Hawaii’s beauty is legendary, but there’s more than just white sand beaches and open ocean. Waterfalls, mountain ranges, canyons—so much to fall in love with.

Swipe through to learn about 7 amazing natural wonders you should visit in Hawaii.

Waimea Canyon

At 3,600 feet deep and featuring plenty of jagged red cliffs, it’s easy to see why this breathtaking 14-mile expanse on the island of Kauaʻi is often called the Grand Canyon of the Pacific. Waimea Canyon has been shaped over millions of years by erosion (the nearby Mount Waiʻaleʻale is one of the wettest places on Earth!) and volcanic collapse along a fault. The canyon offers a variety of ways to take in its beauty, including a lookout and dozens of miles of hiking trails.

Ko’olau Mountain Range

This awe-inspiring collection of rugged peaks on O’ahu is actually what remains of a shield volcano also called Ko’olau. The volcano’s Eastern half slid into the Pacific Ocean in prehistoric times, leaving the range we know today, Kāneʻohe Bay and endless fascinating geological formations to explore using a variety of hiking trails. Ko’olau last erupted between 70 and 100 thousand years ago after lying dormant for hundreds of thousands of years, and it is not expected to erupt again anytime soon.

Mauna Kea Observatories

You'd be hard-pressed to find a better spot to admire the wonders of the universe than at the top of Mauna Kea, which is usually considered the tallest mountain in the world from its base (which is underwater) to the summit, nearly 14 thousand feet above sea level. Low light pollution, humidity and atmospheric turbulence make this Big Island peak an ideal spot to gaze at the stars. Like Ko’olau, Mauna Kea is a dormant shield volcano, but it differs from its Hawaiian neighbor in that it is expected to erupt again. Its last eruption was roughly 5,000 years ago, so it may be overdue to erupt again relatively soon.

Nā Pali Coast

Situated on the northwest edge of Kauaʻi is the Nā Pali coast, a gorgeous stretch of cliffs, beaches and more. This remote gem is typically accessed via a challenging 11-mile hike along the Kalulu Trail, but helicopter and boat tours are also popular ways to see this incredible span of coastline. However you reach Nā Pali, which means “many cliffs” in Hawaiian, the unforgettable waterfalls and hidden caves are sure to make the trip worth it!

‘Akaka Falls

This stunning 422-foot-tall Big Island waterfall is an important part of Hawaiian folklore and can be relatively easily accessed via a short, paved hike. Along the way, be sure to visit the smaller but still awesome Kahuna Falls before reaching the main attraction. As incredible as the falls are, don’t overlook the surrounding rainforest, a lush green expanse home to amazing biodiversity, including many species endemic to the Hawaiian islands.

Haleakalā

Haleakalā isn’t a singular spot; it's a huge shield volcano that makes up most of the island of Maui. The national park by the same name is home to a handful of trails that take you to some of the most unique landscapes in the United States. At the tallest peak, Puʻu ʻUlaʻula, tourists are greeted with a breathtaking overlook into the volcano’s massive crater. Those visiting the park should also be sure to take in Waimoku Falls and its one-of-a-kind bamboo forest.

Diamond Head

A trip to Hawaii is hardly complete without a stroll along the iconic Diamond Head, or Lēʻahi, trail. The short hike leads visitors to the volcano’s summit, 762 feet in the air, and offers clear views of Honolulu and the Pacific Ocean. Though much younger than the Ko’olau Volcano that formed it at four to five hundred thousand years old, Diamond Head has had plenty of time to become an official state and national landmark and cement itself as a staple of Hawaii’s natural beauty.