As 27 people in the last 29 years have died at the Wailuku River State Park in areas commonly known as Rainbow Falls and ...

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.

An unusually strong storm system is moving toward Hawaii and will bring significant impacts to the islands later this week.

Wailuku River State Park, a beautiful park on the Big Island, fits the bill ... Within the state park, you'll find short hikes to Rainbow (Waiānuenue) Falls (pictured), Pe'epe'e Falls (which ...