We drove down the east shore, all the way to Hilo, stopping at Akaka Falls on the way down.

We made the hike down to Akaka Falls, but it was a big climb back to this sign, so the hike to Kahuna Falls was declined, since many people said you did not get a good look at the falls from the viewpoint, anyway.

No, this is not Akaka Falls, it is one of the streams we crossed on the way to the falls, though, and it had a nice set of cascades, two here and one directly under the bridge.

Close up views of the two small falls above the footbridge to Akaka Falls.

This is Akaka Falls, 760 feet top to bottom. If you look at the top banner picture on the blog, you will see a picture of this falls on the left side as well. I think I like mine better

This is the plunge pool at Akaka Falls, anyone for high diving??