Akaka Falls

There are numerous waterfalls around the Big Island. The tallest one that is the most accessible is Akaka Falls, located on the east side of the island about a half hour drive north of Hilo, probably two hours from Kona where I live. We stopped by during our around-the-island tour. To reach Akaka Falls, you just walk along a paved path for about a quarter mile. Akaka Falls is 420 ft tall. It's amazing how these waterfalls pop up out of no where. When driving to Akaka, you pass through open, fairly level farm land. As you walk the path to the waterfall, suddenly a huge gorge appears. The area surrounding Akaka Falls makes you feel like a character from Jack and the Beanstalk or Honey I Shrunk the Kids because the vegetation is enormous. Either than plants and trees are huge versions of the original, or the people shrink on that path!