There’s Something Incredible About These 10 Rivers In Hawaii
By Megan Shute|Published October 26, 2015
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Megan Shute
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With more than 10 years of experience as a professional writer, Megan holds a degree in Mass Media from her home state of Minnesota. After college, she chose to trade in her winter boots for slippahs and moved to the beautiful island of Oahu, where she has been living for more than five years. She lives on the west side but is constantly taking mini-road trips across the island and visits the neighboring islands whenever she can getaway. She loves hiking, snorkeling, locally-grown coffee, and finding the best acai bowl on Oahu.
Hawaii is known for its brilliant, pristine white sand beaches – but perhaps just as stunning are these ten incredible rivers that flow through the Hawaiian Islands.
1) Waimea River is one of the longest in Kauai at 12.1 miles long, and flows south through the spectacular Waimea Canyon from one of the island’s central highlands.
2) Wailuku River, located on the Big Island, is one of the longest in the state at nearly 28 miles long, and lies almost directly between the lava flows of Mauna Kea, and those of neighboring Mauna Loa.
3) Former President Bill Clinton dedicated the Hanalei River as an “American Heritage River” in 1998, and approximately 60 percent of the state’s taro is grown in the region surrounding the river.
4) The Kaukonahua Stream is located on Oahu, and is much more than a stream. Measuring in at a whopping 28 miles long, it one of the longest rivers in Hawaii.
7) Oahu’s Anahulu River flows from the western side of the northern Ko’olau Mountains through Wahiawa, and empties into the Pacific in Haleiwa. It is at the river’s mouth where archaeologists believe ancient Hawaiian villages were located.
8) The Wailua River is one of only five navigable rivers in Hawaii. The river drains from Waialeale Mountain, which averages 488 inches of rain annually.
9) Honokohau Stream flows from the Puu Kukui Summit and includes Honokoahu Falls, perhaps the tallest waterfall in Maui. The area is inundated with rain, increasing water flow to the stream and all its subsidiaries.
10) Kauai’s Kalihiwai River is rather short, making it the perfect kayaking adventure for those who don’t want to be paddling all day. The trip takes approximately an hour.
Which of these is your favorite river? I’ve got to argue that the Anahulu River is definitely my favorite spot for a sunny afternoon of SUP – and some shave ice afterwards.
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