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The Road to Hana in all its Glory!
The Road to Hana or Hana Highway (Route 36) is a 52 mile long, narrow, climbing, winding mountain road with 617 curves and 56 bridges and some of the most breathtaking scenery that Maui has to offer. The Road twists through lush rainforest vegetation, enabling views...
Weather Forecast for Wednesday March 5th.
Today...Sunny. Isolated showers in the morning. Highs around 77 at The shore to around 61 at 5000 feet. Light winds becoming northeast 10 to 15 mph in the late morning and afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent. Tonight...Mostly clear. Isolated showers after midnight....
The End of the Road!
Although you will often hear it said that the Road to Hana is about the journey, and not the destination, the destination itself is pretty cool, too. Plus, many of the best activities associated with the Road to Hana are actually located within the town of Hana...
Weather Update for Monday March 3rd.
Rest Of Today...Partly sunny with scattered showers. Highs around 76 at The shore to around 64 at 5000 feet. West winds around 10 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph late in the morning. Chance of rain 40 percent. Tonight...Partly cloudy with isolated showers. Lows around 69 at...
The Keanae Arboretum.
There is no entrance fee for the Keanae Arboretum, and the flat trail takes about thirty minutes to walk at a leisurely pace. We suggest you use your bug spray before starting the walk - this is one part of the Road to Hana you don't want to see without it! The...
Weather Report for Saturday March 1st.
Today...Mostly sunny with isolated showers in the morning...Then partly sunny with scattered showers in the afternoon. Haze through the day. Highs around 77 at The shore to around 66 at 5000 feet. Southwest winds up to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent....
Kaihalulu, Red Sand Beach.
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 Update for Thursday February 27th.
Today...Mostly sunny. Scattered showers in the morning...Then isolated showers in the afternoon. Highs around 76 at The shore to around 63 at 5000 feet. East winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent. Tonight...Mostly clear. Haze after midnight. Lows 65 to 70 at...
Whatever the Weather.
The Road to Hana is a place that is beautiful in all kinds of weather. In fact, some of my favorite moments on the Road to Hana have happened in the rain - rain makes everything so green and lush. However, there is nothing quite like driving the Road to Hana with...
Weather Update for Tuesday February 25th.
Rest Of This Afternoon...Cloudy with light showers likely. Highs around 77 at The shore to around 65 at 5000 feet. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. Tonight...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows around 64 at The shore to around 48 at 5000...
Waterfalls on the Road to Hana.
It would be almost impossible to drive the Road to Hana without seeing any waterfalls. They are everywhere on the way to Hana, and their beauty is one of the main reasons people drive the Road to Hana. However, not all the waterfalls are always flowing - it depends...
Weather Update for Sunday February 23rd.
Today...Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs around 79 at The shore to around 65 at 5000 feet. Northeast winds around 10 mph. Tonight...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Lows 60 to 65 at The shore to around 46 at 5000 feet....
Keanae Arboretum
One great photo opportunity at the Keanae Arboretum is the easily accessible rainbow eucalyptus trees. They are located just steps off the trail, and their iridescent bark is unforgettable. Also found in Keanae Arboretum are Hawaiian ti plants, which were revered by...
Weather Update for Friday February 21st.
Rest Of Today...Mostly sunny. Isolated showers until mid morning...Then scattered showers in the afternoon. Highs around 79 at The shore to around 65 at 5000 feet. Light winds becoming east around 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 30 percent. Tonight...Partly...
The Kukui Nut Tree
The Kukui Nut Tree, also known as the candlenut tree, is the Hawaiian State Tree and can be found at the Keanae Arboretum. Kukui nut oil can be used as a light source when burned in a lamp, and about twelve kukui nuts can provide an hours worth of light. Before...
Weather Forecast for Wednesday February 19th.
Today...Sunny in the morning...Then partly sunny with scattered showers in the afternoon. Haze through the day. Highs around 78 at The shore to around 65 at 5000 feet. Southeast winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent. Tonight...Mostly cloudy with scattered...
The Keanae Peninsula.
The legend of the fertile Keanae Peninsula tells of a time when all of Keanae was barren lava rock. The competitive chief who ruled ancient Keanae declared that all the villagers would hike into the valley to gather soil in baskets, bringing back enough to turn the...
Weather Update for Monday February 17th.
Today...Cloudy with widespread light rain. Haze. Highs around 73 at The shore to around 59 at 5000 feet. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent. Tonight...Cloudy. Widespread light rain in the evening...Then light rain likely after midnight. Haze...
Keanae.
The small village of Keanae has a long, rich history going all the way back to the mythic origins of ancient Hawaii. However, most of what you find on the peninsula today was built recently, after the 1946 tsunami that leveled everything on the peninsula. The only...
Weather Report for Saturday February 15th.
Today...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Highs around 78 at The shore to around 64 at 5000 feet. East winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Tonight...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows around 67 at The shore to around 50 at 5000 feet. East winds...
Kahanu Gardens.
There is an admission fee to Kahanu Gardens 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...
Weather Update for Thursday February 13th.
Rest Of Today...Mostly sunny with isolated showers late in the morning...Then partly sunny with scattered showers in the afternoon. Highs around 79 at The shore to around 64 at 5000 feet. East winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Tonight...Cloudy with...
