May 20, 2013 | heiau (religious temples), Paia, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
This is Maui’s largest ancient temple site. It is built entirely from surrounding lava rocks and is easily the largest site in Hawaii that is still intact. It dates back to the 14th century and is associated with the Pi’ilani Dynasty. The stone platform is...
May 19, 2013 | Paia, Road to Hana Weather, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
Rest Of Today…Sunny with isolated showers in the morning… Then partly sunny with scattered showers in the afternoon. Locally heavy rainfall possible in the afternoon. Highs around 80 at The shore to around 68 at 5000 feet. Light winds until mid morning...
May 18, 2013 | Hawaiin legends, heiau (religious temples), The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
Waianapanapa State Park is 120 acres preserved by the state of Hawaii for its natural beauty and numerous historical sites. These include walls, house foundations, temples and grave sites. You will see raised platforms topped with smooth boulders, these are where...
May 17, 2013 | Paia, Road to Hana Weather, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
Rest Of Today…Partly sunny with scattered showers. Highs around 81 at The shore to around 68 at 5000 feet. East winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Tonight…Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows around 69 at The shore to...
May 16, 2013 | Ke'anae Arboretum., Road to Hana Nature, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
Hawaiian sugarcane was introduced almost 1500 years ago by early Polynesian settlers, and was the sweetest item in their diet until the arrival of Captain Cook in 1778. You can check out several of the old varieties of sugar cane at Keanae Arboretum. This sugarcane...