Feb 6, 2013 | Road to Hana Nature, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
In Hawaii, taro is a vital part of the cultural and agricultural traditions of the Hawaiian people. Prior to western contact, when the population of Hawaii consisted exclusively of Hawaiians, taro was the major food staple. Today, although taro shares its role as a...
Feb 5, 2013 | Road to Hana Weather, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
Rest Of Today…Partly sunny late in the morning then clearing. Scattered showers. Highs around 77 at The shore to around 63 at 5000 feet. East winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 45 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Tonight…Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers in...
Feb 4, 2013 | Road to Hana Nature, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
Sugar Cane 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 has more...
Feb 3, 2013 | Road to Hana Weather, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
Rest Of Today…Mostly sunny. Highs around 78 at The shore to around 64 at 5000 feet. East winds 10 to 15 mph with higher gusts. Tonight…Partly cloudy. Isolated light showers in the evening… Then scattered light showers after midnight. Lows 58 to 63 at...
Feb 2, 2013 | Road to Hana Nature, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
Hawaii is the only state in the USA that is able to commercially grow coffee. Maui coffee grows on the moist foothills of Mauna Kahalawai—which is the proper name for the “West Maui Mountains.” The coffee is harvested normally in the fall months extending...
