SR 550 winds through two state parks known for spectacular scenery: Waimea Canyon and Koke'e. A deep gorge with crimson rock walls, lush vegetation and soaring waterfalls, Waimea Canyon has been called "Grand Canyon of the Pacific." Koke'e State Park overlooks the stunning Kalalau Valley, rimmed by steep, green-cloaked ridges dramatically descending to the Pacific.
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