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- 1. a deep canyon in western Kauai Island in Hawaii. Also called Grand Canyon of the Pacific.
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Waimea, town, Kauai county, southwestern Kauai island, Hawaii, U.S. Waimea, whose name means “Reddish Water,” is situated on Waimea Bay at the mouth of the Waimea River. The valleys of the Waimea River and its tributary, the Makaweli River, were once heavily populated, and the town was an early.
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Travel east, inland from the volcanic Kohala Coast to discover Waimea (also called Kamuela), which is unlike any other place on the island of Hawaii. Known as paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) country this historic area full of rolling, green pastures is still home to cattle, cowboys and ranches.
But there is more to Waimea than just paniolo. This area is now home to a thriving community filled with delicious food and local culture. At Merrimans Restaurant, owner Peter Merriman is three-time finalist in the prestigious James Beard Awards for Best Chef and one of the founding members of Hawaii Regional Cuisine. You can also find the Kahilu T...
To explore the road less traveled, the Kohala Mountain Road (Highway 250) leads north from Waimea to the charming town of Hawi. Most visitors miss this beautiful drive, but its a scenic way to get from Waimea to Hawi and the stunning Pololu Valley Lookout, which showcases breathtaking coastal views of the Hamakua Coast. But before you go, spend a d...
If you want to explore more local cowboy culture on your way from Waimea to Hawi, make a stop at Kahua Ranch, a working sheep and cattle ranch that allows you to learn about the paniolo lifestyle. Here you can explore the scenic landscapes of Waimea by horseback or ATV. Then visit An Evening at Kahua Ranch to fully experience the best of Waimeas c...
Waimea is a common place name in Hawaii and New Zealand. In Hawaiian , it means reddish water; in Māori it means forgotten or hidden stream. It may refer to:
The word Waimea means “sacred water.” Prior to the eleventh century, little is know about the Kānaka (people) who lived in the ahupua‘a, of Waimea. The valley may have been settled as early as 400 A.D.
Waimea River is one of the largest rivers in Hawai‘i, running through the famous “Grand Canyon of the Pacific.” In earlier times, the valley was known for its extensive lo‘i kalo (wetland taro fields) and abundant stream life.
Waimea, village, Hawaii county, north-central Hawaii island, Hawaii, U.S. It is situated on the Mauna Kea–Kohala Saddle (2,669 feet [814 metres]), northeast of Kailua-Kona. In the 1790s the English navigator George Vancouver presented a gift of five cattle to King Kamehameha I.
Jun 26, 2019 · In Hawaiian, Waimea means "reddish water" and refers to the color of the streams that flow from the hapu' forests in the Kohala Mountains. A problem arose with mail delivery since there are other places called Waimea in the Hawaiian Islands. The postal service demanded a new designation for the town.
