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Hawaiian Nene Goose

Hawaiian Nene Goose

The Hawaiian Nēnē Goose is the state bird of Hawaii. It's a beautiful bird that was once on the brink of extinction. Thanks to conservation efforts, the Hawaiian nene goose is making a comeback. Here's everything you need to know about this amazing bird.   Things...

Upcountry Maui Community Meeting

Upcountry Maui Community Meeting

On September 20th, we attended the Upcountry Community Meeting at Hannibal Tavares Community Center.  Our concerns about water quality have remained throughout the ongoing fires. On Wednesday, September 20th, Council Vice-Chair, Yuki Lei Sugimura of the Maui County...

Legends of Haleakalā Maui

Legends of Haleakalā Maui

A Maui vacation may conjure up images of white sand beaches and turquoise waters, but the mighty Haleakala is the island’s main attraction. Rising 10,023 feet above sea level and visible from practically everywhere on island, Haleakala is a constant reminder of Maui’s...

Maui Bird Watching

Maui Bird Watching

Hawaii is a sight to behold for far more reasons than we can reasonably count, but the beauty and diversity of our wildlife rank mighty high on the list. A quick look at the statistics shows that our islands’ uniqueness isn’t just all in our heads: at 2,500 miles from...

5 Reasons Why We Love Skyline Hawaii

5 Reasons Why We Love Skyline Hawaii

Over the last two decades, zipline tours on Maui have been popping up left and right. Home to countless lush valleys, wide-open views, and a gaggle of year-round travelers seeking a fun thrill, the zipline boom comes as no surprise. Today there is no shortage of...

Maui’s New Road to Hana Construction Project

Maui’s New Road to Hana Construction Project

The Road to Hana Just Got More Dangerous:   All About Maui’s New Road to Hana Construction Project The Road to Hana is a narrow, curving highway that snakes from Central Maui to Hana— a rural town on Maui’s eastern coast. For visitors, the drive is one of the...

Safe Spots To Stop On The Road To Hana

Safe Spots To Stop On The Road To Hana

The Road to Hana is one of Maui's top visitor destinations. It's known for its miles of winding road, dense jungle, roadside waterfalls, and… countless rescues. The elements and the landscape in East Maui are unforgiving. Visitors often fall victim to flash floods,...

10 Underrated Places On Maui You Need To Visit

10 Underrated Places On Maui You Need To Visit

It's easy to find lists of 'must-visit' places when planning your Maui itinerary. The internet is riddled with recommendations for Molokini, Waiʻanapanapa, and Kaʻanapali Beach. But if you're looking to diverge from the typical tourist haunts, there are scores of...

10 Peaceful Places On Maui

10 Peaceful Places On Maui

Maui is a peaceful destination in itself. Yet, you won’t find those on the search for serenity flocking to buzzy Front Street or jockeying for a parking spot at an ultra-popular beach. Instead, tap into your inner zen and visit these ten peaceful places on Maui. 10...

Top 10 Hikes On Maui

Top 10 Hikes On Maui

Hiking is one of the most popular activities on Maui. From easy jaunts through cool Upcountry forests to strenuous treks through Haleakala's Mars-like basin, there is a hiking trail for just about everyone. We've cataloged the best hikes to visit while on Maui. All of...

Maui Camp Sites

Maui Camp Sites

A COMPLETE LIST OF MAUI CAMPING SPOTS While swanky resorts dripping in luxury amenities are indeed celebrated by most visitors to the Valley Isle, don’t be fooled into thinking there are no accommodations reserved for the intrepid. After all, Maui is an adventure...

Hiking to and Camping At Paliku Cabin in Haleakala National Park

Hiking to and Camping At Paliku Cabin in Haleakala National Park

“But the chief pride of Maui is her dead volcano of Haleakala--which means, translated, "the house of the sun...It was the sublimest spectacle I ever witnessed, and I think the memory of it will remain with me always.” - Mark Twain Following in the footsteps of the...

Maui Plant of the Month: Silversword

Maui Plant of the Month: Silversword

Haleakala Silversword From plumeria trees in full, blushing bloom to the bright hues of hibiscus, Hawaii holds some of the most magnificent plant life on Earth—and there are few better places to view the beauty of the islands’ natural garden than on the slopes of...

Maui’s Small Town Spotlight: Keokea

Maui’s Small Town Spotlight: Keokea

Blink-and-you-might-just-miss-it towns have always held a certain allure for discerning travelers.   From Carmel-by-the-Sea’s small but spectacular coastline to the tiny, bucolic settlements spread across Quebec, visitors around the globe seek out micro-environs...

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