Rainbow Falls

Rainbow Falls, or Waiānuenue, is a well-known waterfall in Hilo on the island of Hawaii, within Hawai'i State Parks and reached through Wailuku River State Park. Here the Wailuku River drops about 80 feet and spreads to nearly 100 feet wide before entering a large basin. On sunny mornings, the mist often forms the rainbows behind its English name. The water flows over a natural lava cave that Hawaiian tradition identifies as the home of the goddess Hina. Dense tropical vegetation surrounds the gorge, the pool below is noted for its turquoise color, and a large old banyan tree stands along the path to the top.

Wainaku, Hawaii · United States