To reach the free state park and access Rainbow Falls from downtown Hilo, take Waianuenue Avenue to Rainbow Drive. There is ample free parking, as well as restrooms and a water fountain.

A visit to Hilo's 'Akaka Falls State Park requires a short (0.4 ... about anyone – although there are stairs. Many of the best Hawaii tours also stop here, if you don't want to venture to ...

I love a good guided hike and have gotten to go out with Hawaii Forest & Trail several times for them. The Kohala waterfalls hike and adventure to the North Shore of the Big Island is such a ...