Virtuoso Life - March/April 2008 - (Page 154) BIG SHOT Waimea Canyon whaT Kauai, hawaii Add this to your list: An arid oasis in the shadow of one of the world’s wettest places. » Formed by volcanic flows and runoff from one of Earth’s wettest places, Mount Waialeale, the Pacific’s largest canyon stretches some ten miles long, more than one mile wide, and up to 3,600 feet deep. Hikers can explore its 1,866-acre state park via numerous trails to swimming pools and waterfalls, such as the 800-foot Waipoo Falls. whERE » Kauai’s western interior. whEN » Mornings typically have the best visibility; the canyon’s waterfalls peak during rainier winter months. how » Overlooking Shipwreck Beach at Poipu Bay, the 602-room Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa makes a convenient base for drives, hikes, and helicopter tours through the canyon. Doubles from $480, including breakfast. BoB JacoBson/ corBis 154 V I RT U O S O L I F E
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