Why waterfalls?

I was wondering, what is it about waterfalls in Hawaii that is so appealing to so many people? So many itineraries have them prominently featured...?

Share your reasons please!

Why waterfalls?

Hi Honu,

What a great question. On our recent trip to the BI, I just had to see the obligatory waterfalls (and wasn%26#39;t disappointed, by the way.)

For me, I think it%26#39;s because we have very few waterfalls in Southern California. In Ventura County, where I live, a local state park has a small waterfall, a goal of most hikes there.

Other than the novelty of waterfalls for most people who live in big cities, perhaps it%26#39;s the ';wow'; factor. All senses are involved: hearing the crashing of the water; seeing the beauty of the surrounding area, while the water rushes over rocks, then drops; hiking to the area; smelling the flowers and foliage that grow in the surroundings area, etc.

My hubby made a comment that every waterfall we have seen on our travels pales in comparison to Niagara (which I haven%26#39;t viewed yet). Maybe he, like others, likes the power of waterfalls.

I%26#39;m looking forward to reading other ideas. Love this topic, Honu, thanks for posting it.

Why waterfalls?

I agree with 1TravelingFamily. Many people have never seen a waterfall and I do have to say myself, they are beautiful!

The best one%26#39;s I%26#39;ve seen were on a helicopter flight in Kauai. Just amazing. And the surrounding scenery is pretty nice too.

There%26#39;s just something fascinating about the sight and sound of a waterfall - sort of like watching a campfire; mesmerizing. The power of the major falls is amazing.

I can only speak for myself, but for what it%26#39;s worth, I think it%26#39;s a water thing. Like PZP said, some people are drawn in by certain elements.

Water falls, at least some of them, seem universal. On our first hike to Waimoku Falls, Maui, I noticed something. As the falls came into view, without thought, I said ';wow.'; The word seemed as natural as breath in that moment. I stood there, for several minutes to take it in. In the minutes I stood there, several more hikers past. EVERY hiker, without exception, gasped or exclaimed something like ';amazing.';

If you are not sure if you%26#39;re a ';water person,'; or if your love of the ocean would translate to falls, I recommend you allocate some time to give the beautiful falls of Hawaii a try.