The Spouting Horn is located on Lawa'i (La Va ee) Road near Poipu (Poeepoo) Beach on the island of Kauai.
What is a Spouting Horn? It is the name of this 'blowhole'. A blowhole occurs when the ocean water rushes under the lava shelf and bursts up through an opening to the top of the lava shelf.
As every wave breaks and the water rushes through underneath another 'spray' occurs. If at the right time of the day a beautiful array of rainbow colors occurs through the spray and sunlight.
This particular blowhole makes loud groaning noises and the legend is:
The coast was guarded by a large lizard or Mo'o and the Mo'o ate everyone who tried to fish or swim in this area
One day a man named Liko entered the water and the Mo'o started chasing him
Liko swam under the lava shelf and escaped up through the small opening
The Mo'o got stuck trying to chase Liko and the groans are said to be Mo'o crying from hunger & pain.
Below is the short video where I caught the spray coming from beneath the lava shelf. WooHoo!
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Sally, What an awesome shot you got! I thought only whales had blowholes, I'd never heard of them. That place is spectacular and I loved the other post as well...worth the drive for sure!
Hi Sally - we saw some blowholes when we were there last, and they are really cool to see. Just today we were talking about going back to Hawaii again - don't know when that will be but I told Bear I have some friends there now that we can visit with while there, whenever that is. ;-)
Thanks for sharing yet more pictures of the paradise you live in!
Ann
Sally your series is wonderful! Its like going on a trip down memory lane. I was in Kauai about 25 years ago and saw many of your same sites.........you know its amazing how many things haven't changes.....the natural wonders and the beauty of it all!
My daughter is leaving to go to the Big Island for 2 weeks in 2 weeks..*I want to pack myself into her suitcase
Lisa: Pretty cool huh? We have the blowhole on the other side of our island...I presume we can go next weekend to bring it to you all too!
Jeff: Thanks Jeff...it sure does....love to have a little story or history to an area post :)
Hi there.....wasn't that a great feeling? I love standing there and waiting for that "moment".....it's so spectacular.....the Video shows it, but there's no way to get the feeling from it.
Kathy: I loved it...the spray and that moment...made the heart pitter patter. wow.
Linda: It is not safe...we can only go as far as the platform. One time a kid on our island thought he was being cool and climbed down to stand above it....got sucked down the hole and drowned under the lava shelf.
Steve: Thanks a bunch...it sure brings a story to life!
You're killing me! I grew up in Hono and have been to 5 islands and loved it. I want to go back sooo badly. Hint: Don't go for a week, it will take a lot longer than a week to get a glimps.
Kauai is a second home for me. I love Hanalei area. It has great surf and beauty. I sold a home there last year right across from Annini Beach. My client is kind enough to let me use it once in a while.
I didn't know there was such a thing...wow, all these years and I learn about a new geographical feature through reading your blog and viewing your beautiful photos and video.
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Sally, What an awesome shot you got! I thought only whales had blowholes, I'd never heard of them. That place is spectacular and I loved the other post as well...worth the drive for sure!