Hana Headquarters News & Information
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Waianapanapa State Park.
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 human bones lie and are still...
Weather Report for Monday March 31st.
Today...Occasional showers in the morning...Then scattered showers in the afternoon. Highs around 79 at The shore to around 65 at 5000 feet. East winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent. Tonight...Scattered showers in the evening...Then occasional showers...
Ho’okipa Beach.
A favorite with surfers and windsurfers, this is a family friendly beach. An inner sandstone ledge breaks the intensity of the waves and allows toddlers to play safely in shallow pools. There is also a circular pool gouged out of the ledge and a swimming area at the...
Weather Update for Thursday March 27th.
Today...Partly sunny with scattered showers. Highs around 78 at The shore to around 66 at 5000 feet. East winds 10 to 15 mph with higher gusts. Chance of rain 50 percent. Tonight...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows around 64 at The shore to around 53 at 5000...
Pua’a Ka’a State Park.
This is a lush garden style park with numerous native and other species of vegetation jostling for space. A stream meanders through its lawns,pools and waterfalls on two different levels. This is a very unusual picnic spot because it has tables on both levels. There...
Weather Update for Tuesday March 25th.
Rest Of Today...Mostly sunny. Isolated showers in the late morning and afternoon. Highs around 78 at The shore to around 62 at 5000 feet. East winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Tonight...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers in the...
Kaihalulu.
Kaihalulu, better known as Red Sand Beach, is located just south of Hana Bay. The sand gets its red color from the crumbling cindercone hill nearby. It's a short, but slippery, walk, and unfortunately it is only possible to swim there when the ocean is very calm. ...
Weather Forecast for Sunday March 23rd.
This Afternoon...Cloudy with frequent showers. Highs around 77 at The shore to around 61 at 5000 feet. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with higher gusts. Chance of rain 90 percent. Tonight...Frequent showers. Lows around 66 at The shore to around 49 at 5000 feet. East...
THE KE’ANAE PENNINSULA.
This peninsula was formed from lava spewing out of Haleakala and pouring down into the ocean. If you stop at the Wailua Wayside Overlook, you will be able to see the ancient, cliff flanked, lava pathway, Ko'olau Gap, which is nowadays almost completely covered by...
Weather Update for Friday March 21st.
Today...Partly sunny. Numerous showers in the morning...Then scattered showers in the afternoon. Locally heavy rainfall possible in the morning. Highs around 78 at The shore to around 61 at 5000 feet. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent....
Honomanu Bay.
Honomanu Bay is one of the most scenic spots on the Road to Hana Highway and also one of the highest. The sea cliffs rise to 300ft and the road winds along them. The best lookout points are on the Hana side of the Bay and you can also find a natural children's...
Weather Update for Tuesday March 18th.
Rest Of Today...Partly sunny with isolated light showers. Highs around 76 at The shore to around 60 at 5000 feet. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Tonight...Partly cloudy. Isolated light showers in the evening... Then scattered light showers...
Hand Carved Souvenirs.
The sea turtle, or honu, is one of Maui's most-loved residents. Honu represent the Islands in a way nothing else can. If you're looking for a Maui-made souvenir to bring home from your day on the Road to Hana, visit Sand and Sea gift store right next door to Hana...
Weather Report for Saturday March 15th.
Today...Mostly cloudy. Frequent showers in the morning...Then showers likely in the afternoon. Windy. Highs around 79 at The shore to around 61 at 5000 feet. Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain...
Puohokamoa
Puohokamoa is well known for the rugged nature of Haleakala's north slope and is rampant with lush, tropical vegetation. There is a small roadside pull-out where you can view a breathtaking two channeled waterfall plunging into a swimming hole. There is also a small,...
Weather Forecast for Thursday March 13th.
Today...Partly sunny with scattered showers. Highs around 80 at The shore to around 64 at 5000 feet. East winds 10 to 15 mph with higher gusts. Chance of rain 50 percent. Tonight...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows around 66 at The shore to around 48 at 5000...
Waikamoi
Here you can find Waikamoi Ridge, one of the easiest and most accessible hiking trails on the route. Note there are no restrooms or water here. Here you can also see the extensive Bamboo Forest which dates back to ancient Hawaiian mythology. Spend time just enjoying...
Weather Report for Tuesday March 11th.
Today...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Highs around 77 at The shore to around 61 at 5000 feet. Northeast winds around 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the late morning and afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent. Tonight...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows...
Sand and Sea.
Sand and Sea, a gift shop located next to Hana Picnic Co, is a wonderful gift shop that features great Maui-made items. Also, if you stop by Hana Picnic Co to grab a picnic lunch for the Road to Hana, it's the perfect place to browse while you wait for your...
Weather Report for Sunday March 9th.
Today...Frequent showers in the morning...Then numerous showers in the afternoon. Highs around 76 at The shore to around 60 at 5000 feet. East winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent. Tonight...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers in the evening...Then...
Road to Hana here we come!
Before you set off on your trip make sure you fill up with gas, there are no more service stations until you reach Hana. Take food and drink, there are only snacks available en route. Stop by Hana Picnic Co. in Paia for all your supplies including current weather and...
Weather Update for Friday March 7th.
Today...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. Haze in the afternoon. Locally heavy rainfall possible in the afternoon. Highs around 80 at The shore to around 64 at 5000 feet. Southwest winds up to 10 mph with higher gusts. Chance of rain 70 percent. Tonight...Mostly...
