Oct 10, 2012 | The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
There is an admission fee, but for those interested in the relics of Hawaii’s past it’s worth it. The Garden is open Monday-Friday from 10 AM – 2 PM, and a self-guided tour takes about thirty minutes. Because of the delicate nature of these...
Oct 9, 2012 | The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
On the Road to Hana, is Hawaii’s oldest remaining structure – the temple called Piilanihale Heiau. In ancient Hawaii, a temple, or heiau, was place of peace and neutrality in times of war. Built around 1200 A.D., this temple covers three acres of land...
Oct 8, 2012 | The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
Just after mile marker 32, you will see a sign for Waianapanapa State park. Congratulations; you have officially made it to the district of Hana! This state park has restrooms, showers, picnic tables, and even cabins for camping. Along with all of these amenities,...
Oct 7, 2012 | The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
Everyone knows a black sand beach with turquoise and white waves washing on shore is an unforgettable sight, but did you know these beaches can be created practically overnight? For instance, the black sand beach at Waianapanapa State Park in Hana was built almost...
Oct 6, 2012 | The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
There is a lot of history associated with Hana Bay in Hana. The pier located here was the sight of the first sugar to leave the area being loaded onto freighters, in the time before steam-powered trucks began to carry Hana’s sugar crop to the rest of the...
