Nov 13, 2014 | Paia, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
In 1906, Japanese immigrants from Hiroshima founded a soto zen temple just outside of Paia. Today, this temple represents Maui’s Asian heritage. During memorial services, temple goers string lei’s and lanterns above headstones, in a beautiful expression...
Nov 12, 2014 | Paia, Road to Hana Weather, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
Day: Mostly sunny. Haze late in the morning. Isolated showers late in the morning…Then scattered showers in the afternoon. Highs around 81 at The shore to around 66 at 5000 feet. Northeast winds around 10 mph late in the morning becoming light. Chance of rain 30...
Nov 11, 2014 | Paia, Road to Hana Nature, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
The island of Maui is composed of two volcanoes, with a valley in the middle that forms a land bridge. The eastern volcano is Haleakala, a 10,000 foot shield volcano whose name means “House of the Sun”. Haleakala’s elevation means that it...
Nov 10, 2014 | Paia, Road to Hana Weather, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
Day: Sunny late in the morning…Then partly sunny with isolated showers in the afternoon. Highs around 80 at The shore to around 66 at 5000 feet. Northeast winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Night: Partly cloudy. Isolated showers early in the...
Nov 9, 2014 | Ke'anae Arboretum., Paia, Road to Hana Nature, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
One of the best stops along the Road to Hana is the Keanae Arboretum. It’s an easystroll down a wide, paved trail, making it perfect for everyone in your group. There are tons of different plants and trees to see, and everything is labeled. Not only do you...