… than a two for one proposition. The loop trail meandered through some intriguing forest, unlike that which we saw at the Botanical Gardens. What we saw there was as interesting as the falls and a good way to say goodbye to Hilo’s rain forests begin our trip back across the northern communities of Big Island.

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Akaka Falls. Note the Rainbow.

Fascinating trees at Akaka Park

Jani at Akaka Falls

Gary, standing in front of Akaka Falls

A bamboo forest thrives at Akaka State Park

Kahuna Falls was also on the walking loop

Kahuna Falls cascading in the distance