This scenic stopover offers more than photo ops
Sightseers driving the coastal road to Hana often stop to snap a few photos of the black sand beach at Waianapanapa State Park. But there’s more to this park than just a scenic overlook.
Visitors with more time to spare can follow a coastal hiking trail that leads along dramatic sea cliffs to lava tubes, an ocean blowhole and pictographs created by ancient Hawaiian people. A highlight of the walk is a collection of freshwater-filled caves, where hikers can wade or swim in cool grottoes. Admission is free, and there is rarely a crowd.
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