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Hanalei Bay on Kauai's North Shore, or taro patches in Waimea village. Go 1.3
from Waimea. As you cruise you will mi. up Menehune Rd. in Waimea (just
likely see spinner dolphins showing off, before the 23-mile marker) to see an
and you'll snorkel amongst a rich variety impressive section of this ancient ditch.
of tropical fishes in secluded crystal CAPT. COOK LANDING SITE A
waters. Your tour boat will also find roadside monument at Hofgaard Park in
secluded beaches and canyons where Waimea commemorates the landing,
ancient Hawaiians once thrived. You can which actually took place at Lucy Wright
pull up to waterfalls cascading into the Beach Park. The offshore at Capt. Cook's
blue ocean, peer into sea caves, and look landing site is also a good kayak spot,
up, up, up at the towering, eroded cliffs especially if you are into birdwatching or
that ascend nearly vertically into the fishing.
clouds. You will never forget an amazing
cruise along the breathtaking Na Pali WEST KAUAI TECHNOLOGY &
Coast. Numerous operators offer well- VISITOR'S CENTER This museum
publicized tours. explores Hawaiian technology in
navigation, irrigation, and agriculture
WAIMEA CANYON Described by Mark from ancient times to present. (808) 338-
Twain as "The Grand Canyon of the 1332.
Pacific,” it is one mile wide, 3,567 feet
deep, and about 12 miles long. One of RUSSIAN FORT ELIZABETH STATE
Hawaii's most impressive natural HISTORICAL PARK In 1815 a Russian
wonders, the canyon was created by water doctor and agent for the Russian Fur
forces flowing down off of meeting Company of Alaska built this fort in
Wai'ale'ale, the wettest place on earth. attempt to gain control of Hawaii for
Canyon views are available from several Russia. It was named for the wife of
well-marked lookouts along Waimea Russia's Czar Alexander I. However,
Canyon Drive (Hwy 550) from Waimea Hawaii's King Kamehameha II managed
town. The alternative route of Koke'e to toss the Russians off the island just
Road (Hwy 552) begins in Kekaha. thereafter. A self-guided walking tour
Waimea Caynyon, Koke'e, and Kalalau guide is available at the Waimea Public
Lookout are "must see" destinations for Library at Kaumualii Highway (808) 338-
any visitor to Kauai. 6848.
MENEHUNE DITCH According to GAY & ROBINSON SUGAR
legend this ancient irrigation ditch was PLANTATION Founded in 1889, visit
built in just one night by the Menehune to Kauai's only remaining and most
bring water from the Waimea River to the successful sugar plantation. The Visitor
