Tour Guide Presents: Rainbow Falls, Big Island, Hawaii

The subject of recent and ancient legend, Rainbow Falls is the lovely emblem of Hilo town. The cave beneath Rainbow Falls is said to have been the home of Hina, mother of the demi god Maui, who brought fire to mankind. It is also said to be the place where Kamehameha buried his father's bones.

The characteristic wishbone shape of Rainbow falls is best seen at moderate river flows...too little water and only a single drizzle remains, too much runoff and the falls merge into a single, roaring flume. At any time, however, it's a beautiful place and worthwhile to visit.

Waianuenue in Hawai'ian means "rainbow in waterfall", and just about every village in Hawai'i large enough to have paved roads, has a "Waianuenue Street". This particular waterfall was called "Waianuenue" by the ancient Hawai'ians, and remains the reigning queen of its namesake. A remarkable and lovely waterfall, the rainbows within it, which are the emblem of the state of Hawai'i, are best seen in the mid to late morning. Follow the trail to the left along the river bank to delightful swimming and wandering; please note, however, that swimming in rivers and near falling water is dangerous. Don't go in if the current is swift or if recent rains have swollen the river.

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[altruistichedonist]

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[DrBlizzardo]

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[DrBlizzardo]

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[DrBlizzardo]

I am so sorry you had this awful experience. Unfortunately, there are thieves everywhere you go in the world these days.

The best thing is not to leave valuables in plain sight; they only target cars they know they can get something out of...if they cannot see anything, they'll leave your car alone and move on to better pickings.

Also, don't forget: If you are robbed it is worth the hassle to file a police report; the filed report will allow you to make the claim on your insurance.

[altruistichedonist]

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[harrymix]

While watching this, people are robbing your car...they wait for you to walk up the path, smash your window and grab what they can get...we lost an iPhone, Sony T200 camera and Maui Jim sunglasses in under 3 minutes...no security, just a sign warning you in the parking lot - travellers beware!! PS - Be on the lookout for a few strung out kids smoking in the parking lot...sorry to add this to a beautiful video, but people need to know...:-(