Hawaii's Big Island
We ride with paniolos, Hawaiian cowboys, at Parker Ranch and Kahua Ranch, both working cattle ranches in Waimea, the Big Island's cowboy country. Next we venture down into Waipi'o Valley, the Valley of the Kings, one of the most remote and sacred spots on the Big Island and home to a unique breed of wild horses. With a cattle ranching history predating mainland American ranches by a generation, the people of Hawaii have strong ties to horses. We explore this tradition, beginning at Parker Ranch, one of the oldest and largest ranches in the United States. To experience life as a Hawaiian paniolo (cowboy), we ride through green pastures with majestic Mauna Kea as a backdrop and learn about cowboy culture in Waimea. Next we ride at Kahua Ranch, a working cattle ranch in Waimea. We take in stunning views of the ocean and Kohala coastline as we gallop through the lush, green hills. Next we hit a black sand beach, go outrigger canoeing surrounded by sea turtles, explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and attend a luau. Finally, we venture to one of the most remote and sacred parts of the Big Island, Waipi'o Valley, the Valley of the Kings. This sacred valley is home to a herd of wild horses, the only wild herd in the state. Riding Hawaiian Horses, we learn about this unique breed, while munching on avocado, papaya, and star fruit grown on trees in the valley. Only a small number of people live in this valley, surrounded by 1000 foot cliffs lined with waterfalls. We learn about life "off the grid," as we explore the rivers and natural wonders of this special place.
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