Mount Waialeale

Kauai is the oldest of the Hawaiian Islands, formed about eight million years ago when a single volcano rose out of the sea. All that remains of that eruption is the cone of Mount Waialeale. The 5,208 foot mountain is one of the wettest places in the US with 444 inches of rain yearly. Moisture-laden trade winds funnel rain clouds up the slopes of the ancient mountain. Over time, the rain has eroded gorges up to 3,000 feet deep, such as the Waimea Canyon.

The Most Anticipated Upcoming HI Events Are: Made in Hawaii Festival Honolulu August 21 thru August 23 Maui County Fair Wailuku October 1 thru October 4 Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Kona November 6 thru November 15

Other upcoming events include: Hawaii Salsa Festival Honolulu February 11 thru February 14 Honolulu Marathon Honolulu December 13 Hawaii Green Living Expo Honolulu February 5 thru February 6 Waimea Lighted Christmas Parade Waimea December 19 Billabong Pro Maui women's surfing championship Maui December 8