This story appears in the October 2019 issue of National Geographic magazine. On the edge of a rusty-red cliff at Waimea Canyon, on the Hawaiian island of Kauai, grows a seemingly unremarkable ...

It's nicknamed the "Garden Isle" and is known for its rich biodiversity and eye-watering natural wonders, which include the so-called "Grand Canyon of the Pacific" at Waimea Canyon and the ...

Then, refuel at the delicious nearby taco spot, Island Taco. – Erin Evans, Managing Editor Waimea Canyon, aptly nicknamed the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific," should be at the top of every ...

The Kauai Emergency Management Agency is recommending a voluntary evacuation of the Kokee and Waimea Canyon State Park areas due to extended road closures. “There is no immediate fire threat to ...

While Waimea Bay is mostly known as one of the world’s most historically significant big wave surf spots – ushering in the modern era of heavy water wave-riding, a sacred spot in the sphere of ...

While novice hikers can complete the easier, under-a-mile Cliff Trail, advanced hikers may want to trek the challenging ...

Calm or light to moderate ENE to S. When Waimea starts to work, look for the bay to turn into a massive washing machine, where water floods in along each side of the Bay and a big rip current ...