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Fall Activities in Hawaii

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Witness Waipi‘o Valley

The steepest stretch of road in the United States is on the island of Hawaii, the Big Island, heading down into the . From there you can see many waterfalls. The tallest one is 1,300 feet!

Go to Waimea Canyon State Park

The island of Kaua‘i was created 6 million years ago out of volcanic lava. Over millions of years, rain falling on Mount Waiʻaleʻale in the center of the island created a river that carved out a 3,000-foot-deep canyon. See unbelievable views at .

Relax on black sand

When hot lava hit the cool water of the Pacific, it broke into pieces of that over time built up . Check out this rare beach (and keep an eye out for that live here).

Snorkel in a volcanic crater

Find a near you and swim with amazing wildlife like , , and . If you snorkel in (30 minutes from Honolulu on Oahu), you’ll be swimming in the crater of a volcano!

Honor Service Members on Veterans Day

November 11 is observed annually as , honoring all of the men and women who have served in the . This federal holiday is dedicated to honoring American veterans from to present-day soldiers. Pay your respects by attending a Veterans Day parade in your state; find locations .

Explore the island of Maui

is chock-full of world-famous . On the wetter eastern side, up in elevation you’ll find making magic with rare volcanic soil. The is mind-blowing!

Give thanks on Thanksgiving

On the last Thursday in November, gather with friends at a home or restaurant, express your thanks for what’s good in life, and eat a fabulous meal together. The traditional includes roasted turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, and pumpkin pie. Make reservations at a restaurant near you at .

Celebrate Halloween

Hawaii has a number of Halloween events planned for this year. Find a costume and attend one or more of these . If you’d like to take it up a notch, check out a and prepare to be scared!

Hike Diamond Head Trail on Oahu

Hike up to the cone of a 200,000-year-old volcano crater. Up top you’ll see the surprisingly round crater and a spectacular vista revealing Waikiki’s cluster of buildings down below and a rolling green coastline descending into the Pacific.

Watch a football game

Join over 40,000 fans at to see the take on the competition this fall. On their home field they’re playing , , , , and the .

We’d love to see and hear about your adventures on .