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Weather Report for Sunday November 10th
Rest Of Today...Cloudy with occasional showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Highs around 79 at The shore to around 65 at 5000 feet. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent. Tonight...Mostly...
Check the weather forecast.
Why is it so important to know the weather forecast before you set out to spend the day on the Road to Hana? There are many reasons. Weather on the Road to Hana can be extreme sometimes, and if a lot of rain is coming, you want to be aware of it so you bring rain...
Be sure to wear the right footwear!
It's true that most activities on Maui can be enjoyed just fine in flip-flops or no shoes at all. However, if you head out for your day on the Road to Hana with no footwear but slippers (as the locals call them) chances are you will miss out on quite a few things....
Weather Forecast for Monday November 4th.
Today...Partly sunny. Showers likely in the morning...Then scattered showers in the afternoon. Highs around 82 at The shore to around 68 at 5000 feet. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent. Tonight...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. Lows around 65 at...
Obey any and all signs.
Everyone knows it is important to obey yield signs and other traffic warnings. But, did you know there are many types of signs around the Hana Highway that give visitors important info on where to go and where to avoid? For instance, many beaches will have water...
Weather Update for Saturday November 2nd.
Today...Partly sunny. Showers likely in the morning...Then scattered showers in the afternoon. Highs around 82 at The shore to around 68 at 5000 feet. East winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent. Tonight...Mostly cloudy with showers likely....
Fuel up for your trip!
What better way to have a great day on the Road to Hana than to start it with a satisfying, delicious breakfast? Stop by Hana Picnic Lunch Company in Paia and try one of their delicious bagels. Paia is the first official stop on the Road to Hana, and Hana Picnic...
Weather Update for Thursday October 31st.
Today...Mostly sunny in the morning then becoming partly sunny. Scattered showers. Highs around 82 at The shore to around 68 at 5000 feet. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Tonight...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. Lows around 72 at The shore to...
The Statue of Father Damien.
Father Damien's path to official sainthood began in 1977, when the pope declared him "venerable", the first step to canonization. Along the way two miracles were attributed to the loving spirit of Father Damien, including the miraculous 1997 recovery of Audrey...
Weather Report for Tuesday October 29th.
Rest Of Today...Partly sunny with scattered showers. Highs around 80 at The shore to around 66 at 5000 feet. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Tonight...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. Lows around 74 at The shore to around 53 at 5000 feet....
More about Father Damien.
In Father Damien's loving hands, the colonies soon became orderly, even somewhat happy places. Although he could not cure leprosy, Father Damien and his way of faith brought a renewed sense of purpose to the colonists. Father Damien first became widely known for his...
Weather Report for Saturday October 26th.
Rest Of Today...Sunny late in the morning...Then partly sunny with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Highs around 82 at The shore to around 68 at 5000 feet. East winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain 40...
The Story of Father Damien.
Father Damien, now recognized officially as a saint by the Catholic Church, first arrived in Oahu in 1864. At the time of the young priest's arrival, Hawaii was suffering a crisis of public health brought on by all the new traffic to and from the islands. In...
Weather Forecast for Thursday October 24th.
Today...Mostly sunny. Scattered showers until mid morning...Then isolated showers in the late morning and afternoon. Highs around 82 at The shore to around 68 at 5000 feet. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent. Tonight...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers...
The Road to Hana.
The history of the Road to Hana reminds us that it is more than a beautiful scenic route. Not only are there bits of history to see and experience, there are many spectacular waterfalls, trails, and tropical gardens where you can stop and create some new memories of...
Weather Forecast for Monday October 21st.
Rest Of Today...Sunny until mid morning then becoming partly sunny. Highs around 78 at The shore to around 64 at 5000 feet. Light winds becoming north up to 10 mph in the late morning and early afternoon...Then becoming light late in the afternoon. Tonight...Mostly...
Historical Points of Interest on the Road to Hana.
Not only does the Hana Highway itself boast an interesting history, there are many note-worthy historical sites located along the drive. Located in the town of Hana, the Hana Cultural Center is believed to be one of the oldest buildings on Maui. Hana town also has...
Weather Update for Saturday October 19th.
Rest Of Today...Mostly sunny. Isolated light showers late in the afternoon. Highs around 81 at The shore to around 67 at 5000 feet. Light winds. Chance of rain 20 percent. Tonight...Mostly clear. Lows around 70 at The shore to around 52 at 5000 feet. Light winds....
More Road to Hana History.
Today the name Hana Highway refers to the 68 mile long stretch of Hawaii state routes 36 and 360 that connects Kahului in east Maui with Hana. It is the curvy nature and one-lane bridges of the highway that have made the road a famous visitor attraction. Although...
Weather Report for Thursday October 17th.
Rest Of Today...Mostly sunny until mid morning then becoming partly sunny. Scattered showers in the morning. Slight chance of thunderstorms through the day. Showers likely in the afternoon. Highs around 80 at The shore to around 66 at 5000 feet. East winds around 10...
History of the Road to Hana.
The Hana Highway was not mapped out, built and paved overnight. It happened in stages. First, a complex system of canals was built to carry water from east Maui to Hana to irrigate the grounds of different plantations. Although not the same as roads, the building...
Weather Update for Tuesday October15th.
Rest Of Today...Partly sunny. Scattered showers and chance of thunderstorms late in the morning...Then showers likely and chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Highs around 81 at The shore to around 69 at 5000 feet. Northeast winds...
