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Check out the Lava tube!
There are many sights to see at Waianapanapa State Park, and one of the coolest things is the lava tube. Follow the path down to the black sand beach - also a must-see - and as soon as your feet touch the black sand you'll see the entrance to the lava tube. Walk in...
Weather Update for Friday December 27th.
Today...Mostly cloudy with numerous showers. Breezy. Highs around 78 at The shore to around 63 at 5000 feet. East winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph in the late morning and afternoon. Chance of rain 70 percent. Tonight...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers in...
Check out the Paperbark Tree!
One of the coolest trees on the Road to Hana is the Paperbark Tree. It's called Paperbark because its bark is used to make natural biodegradable paper that, because it is a renewable resource, is considered very enviromentally friendly. On the Road to Hana, these...
Weather Report for Wednesday December 25th.
Today...Partly sunny. Showers likely 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 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. Tonight...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers in the evening...Then...
Weather Report for Tuesday December 24th.
Today...Partly sunny. Showers likely in the morning...Then scattered showers in the afternoon. Highs around 80 at The shore to around 66 at 5000 feet. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. Tonight...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 64 to 69 at...
The lovely African Tulip Tree.
The African Tulip Tree, native to tropical Africa, blooms all along the Road to Hana. In fact, their brilliant red flowers bloom all year long. Because of this, it is often planted for ornamental reasons in tropical climates. As you're driving along the Road to...
Weather Forecast for Sunday December 22nd.
Today...Partly sunny with scattered showers. Highs around 80 at The shore to around 66 at 5000 feet. East winds up to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Tonight...Occasional showers. Lows 64 to 69 at The shore to around 50 at 5000 feet. East winds around 10 mph....
Want a wake up call?
Oheo Gulch, also known as the Seven Sacred Pools, is one of the most popular stops along the Road to Hana. It's amazing at anytime of day, however, if you want the rare experience of having the pools all to yourself, the early morning is the best time to do this. ...
Weather Update for Friday December 20th.
Today...Frequent showers in the morning...Then showers likely in the afternoon. Highs around 78 at The shore to around 64 at 5000 feet. East winds 10 to 15 mph with higher gusts. Chance of rain near 100 percent. Tonight...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely in the...
Time for a locally made Christmas Ornament!
You don't have to live in the islands to know that here in Hawaii, we love our slippers, or "flip-flops" as everyone else calls them. If you're looking for a great Maui-made gift to remember your day on the Road to Hana, we suggest an awesome Hawaiian slipper...
Weather Report for Wednesday December 18th.
Today...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 79 at The shore to around 65 at 5000 feet. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. Tonight...Frequent showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Locally heavy...
Waianapanapa Caves.
Did you know the word Waianapanapa means "glistening waters"? It's true, and the caves - located just past mile marker 32 on the Road to Hana - are named for a macabre Hawaiian legend about the murder of a princess at the hands of a king she was trying to escape. ...
Weather Update for Monday December 16th.
Today...Mostly sunny with isolated showers. Highs around 77 at The shore to around 63 at 5000 feet. Light winds becoming northeast around 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent. Tonight...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 60 to 65 at The shore to...
The Upper Waterfall at Twin Falls.
If you've heard that it can be a little challenging to get to the upper waterfall at Twin Falls, which is one of the first stops along the Road to Hana, you've come to the right place for an answer to your question. Truthfully, it can be a little difficult, but not...
Latest Weather Upate for Saturday December 14th.
Mostly cloudy with scattered showers in the evening... Then partly cloudy with isolated showers after midnight. Lows 61 to 66 at The shore to around 47 at 5000 feet. South winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Hana Picnic co for all your Road to Hana needs.
Waikamoi Ridge Trail.
The next stop on the Road to Hana, after Twin Falls is Waikamoi Ridge Trail. There is tons of convenient parking, which is always a bonus. This trail goes uphill over a series of steps and ends in a picnic area at the top. There are several gorgeous lookouts with...
Weather Forecast for Thursday December 12th.
Today...Partly sunny with scattered showers. Highs around 79 at The shore to around 64 at 5000 feet. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph until mid morning. Chance of rain 50 percent. Tonight...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 64 to 69 at The shore to...
Weather Update for Wednesday December 11th.
Today...Partly sunny with scattered showers. Breezy. Highs around 79 at The shore to around 64 at 5000 feet. East winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph in the late morning and afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent. Tonight...Mostly cloudy with scattered...
Check out Twin Falls.
Your first stop on the Road to Hana is Twin Falls. This is the perfect way to start your journey down the Road to Hana. You can park in the convenient lot, right on the side of the road, and walk just a few steps down a trail to the recreation area where they have...
Put your hiking boots on!
A big part of seeing all that the Road to Hana has to offer isn't about driving, it's about getting out of the car and hiking. There are hikes that take you to waterfalls and through bamboo forests and if you're planning on getting out of the car and do some hiking,...
Weather Report for Sunday December 8th.
Today...Partly sunny. Isolated showers in the morning...Then scattered showers in the afternoon. Highs around 78 at The shore to around 64 at 5000 feet. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Tonight...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Haze. Lows...
Check out the bridges!
The Road to Hana has a total of 59 bridges, 46 of which are only one lane wide. Amazingly, all but one of these is the original bridge, built in 1910 when the Hana Highway was first completed. Only one was so damaged by erosion that it had to be replaced. Today...
