A Visit to Wiamea Canyon on Kaua’i, Hawai’i

 

One of the many highlights of our trip to Kaua’i was a visit to the Wiamea Canyon, nicknamed the Grand Canyon of the Pacific.

 

And rightly so.

 

 

Wiamea Canyon is about 3500 feet deep, so not quite as impressive as the Grand Canyon, nor is it as wide or long. But Wiamea Canyon views are absolutely spectacular with amazing colors and distant waterfalls, especially in the sunlight. And depending on where you are you can see the ocean about 10 miles away as well. The drive up the mountains is pretty nice, but actually better on the way down where you can see the valleys, the ocean and other islands.

 

Wiamea Canyon is a must-do. But the photos tell the story better than I can.

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Most people who are familiar with Waimea Town on Kauai's west side know it as a quaint small town. But did you know there are only 5 homes for sale in Waimea as of April 2, 2010. People love living in Waimea so much they don't want to move. These are the five homes currently for sale in Waimea, Kauai.

MLS # Tp St DOM Taxkey Tnr Price Display Location Land area Details

#1. 226453 RC A 247 4-1-6-2-68-1 FS $429,000 4909-D Menehune Rd 13,544 sqft 1,944 4/3

#2. 226318 RS A 53 4-1-6-2-74 FS $549,000 4881 Menehune Rd 12,907 sqft 1,604 4/3.5

#3. 216933 RS A 535 4-1-6-5-16 FS $600,000 4560 Menehune Rd 14,824 sqft 4,800 2/2

Photos by Julie Hardie.

#4. 225951 RS A 256 4-1-6-2-23 FS $865,000 9670 Gay Rd 5.92 ac 2,864 4/3. Secluded in Waimea Valley.

Photos by Brian Kimura.

#5. 196277 RO A 390 4-1-6-7-10 FS $2,850,000 9890 Kahakai Rd 13,062 sqft 3,634 8/4. Oceanfront duplex.

The people of Waimea love their town so much every year they host the Waimea Town Celebration. This is a 2 day event with sports events and races including Hawaiian canoe races, a fun run, rodeo competitions, softball games, basketball tournaments, swim meet, ukulele contest, ice cream eating contest, lei making contest, food, craft & game booths, all day & evening entertainment & to much to name. It's a true celebration of their town.

Located on the west drier side of the island, Waimea Town is know for their high school sports teams. Pictured above is Waimea High School hosting Kapaa High School at the March 31, 2010 game at Waimea park. Waimea won Kapaa High 14-4. Across the field community leagues battle it out amist the scenic hills. One of the most famous athelets that has come from Waimea High School is Jordan Dizon who currently plays for the Detroit Lions.

Waimea, Kauai is a great place to live. Although it has an old town feel West Kauai Technology Center and Pacific Missle Range brings modern employment opportunities. There is a lot to do in Waimea if you love the out door lifestyle. It a great place to live weather it is a home on the Beach or in the more affordable houses of Waimea Valley. Call 808 652-6174 or email me julie@hisemail.net if you have any question about Waimea Real Estate or Waimea, Kauai homes for sale.

All available properties with MLS numbers can be plugged into my website at www.kauaidreams.com for more info and pictures. Or feel free to call or email me at julie@hisemail.net with any questions you might have or an appointment to see these properties. ALOHA JULIE

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When I was 11 years old I flew on a prop airplane to Kauai with my cousin to visit with my favorite Aunt Sally. She taught me how to crochet, sew, play the ukulele and clean house. On this first trip over there my cousin and I vowed we would find all sorts of mischief to get into.

We went crabbing with my Uncle Doug and we found a stray cat. We 'snuck' him in the back of the car and managed to muffle the cat's cries....for help wondering where we were taking her. We hid the cat under a wash basin in the back yard and ran in to have lunch. My Auntie Sally yelped and pointed outside.

The wash bin was mysteriously gliding across the grass!

We borrowed took the neighbors boat without asking. As the boating gals we were I told my cousin to get in and I'd push the boat out and jump in. Yeah, right into the river!

The best one was going down to the Menehune Ditch and my cousin trying to go into the cave....I drew the line at that one. No bad luck for me! You can read all about it in Hawaiian Spirits, Superstitions & Lore- Do You Believe?

Right across from the Menehune Ditch was the SWINGING BRIDGE. As little kids who thought we were invincible this was one feat we did not conquer. At that time there were stray dogs (mean ones) who guarded that bridge and we weren't about to see if we could intimidate them.

The Swinging Bridge of Waimea on Kauai was the only access across Waimea River to the farms on the other side. That original suspension bridge was wiped out by Hurricane Iniki in 1992.

Last year we went to Aunt Sally's funeral service and we took a picture of the Swinging Bridge that was rebuilt in 1996.

All I have left are the memories.

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Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman is a Realtor-Associate with Century 21 Liberty Homes in Mililani, Hawaii. With a sharp understanding that a listening ear is the key to a client's needs, she serves the island of Oahu (Honolulu County) and all Hawaii Military Relocating to Hawaii, Hawaii Retirees, Hawaii Job Transfers and Hawaii Residents.

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