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More Maui History!
The first modern roads on Maui began to be built around the late 1800s. Many of these early roads led to and from different plantations in the town of Hana, where sugar, pineapple, wheat and rubber all flourished. In 1849, George Wilfong opened the first sugar cane...
Weather Report for Saturday October 12th.
Today...Mostly sunny until mid morning...Then partly sunny with scattered showers in the late morning and afternoon. Highs around 84 at The shore to around 72 at 5000 feet. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the late morning and afternoon. Chance of rain...
Some Ancient History!
In the days when powerful chieftains ruled the island, land was bestowed in tracts called ahupua'a that ran from the mountains down to the ocean. To visit between villages, islanders traveled by canoe from one stretch of beach to another. The first inland path from...
Weather Report for Thursday October 10th
Rest Of Today...Partly sunny with showers likely. Highs around 81 at The shore to around 67 at 5000 feet. East winds up to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the late morning and afternoon. Gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. Tonight...Mostly cloudy with...
Plan your day!
There are so many things to see and do on the Road to Hana. With all of the waterfalls, tropical flowers, picnic areas and swimming holes to stand under, smell, rest at, and jump in you can see why we suggest getting an early start to make the most of your drive down...
Weather Forecast for Tuesday October 8th.
Rest Of Today...Mostly cloudy with showers likely in the morning...Then mostly sunny with isolated showers in the afternoon. Highs around 82 at The shore to around 70 at 5000 feet. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. Tonight...Mostly cloudy with...
Don’t get wet!
Staying dry on the Road to Hana is not as easy as you might think. Light showers happen frequently. You can set out for your drive down the Hana Highway under a clear blue sky, and find that you, your camera, and your rental car are all soaking wet an hour...
Weather outlook for Sunday October 6th.
Today...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers in the morning...Then showers likely in the afternoon. Locally heavy rainfall possible in the afternoon. Highs around 83 at The shore to around 71 at 5000 feet. East winds 10 to 15 mph with higher gusts. Chance of rain 70...
Don’t forget your camera!
Since the sights along the Road to Hana are so beautiful that at times you won't believe your eyes, we know you are definitely taking a camera, so there are a couple of things to keep in mind. It's damp on the Road to Hana, and between swimming in Oheo Gulch or...
Weather Forecast for Thursday October 3rd.
Today...Partly sunny in the morning then becoming mostly sunny. Scattered showers. Highs around 83 at The shore to around 69 at 5000 feet. East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Tonight...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows...
Twin Falls.
One of the first waterfalls along the Road to Hana is Twin Falls. It's located just after mile marker two, and there is a large turnout on your right where you can pull over. There are actually several waterfalls along a trail in this area, but there are two main...
Weather Report for Tuesday October 1st.
Rest Of Today...Partly sunny with scattered showers. Locally heavy rainfall possible in the afternoon. 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. Scattered showers in the...
Box lunch anyone?
The Road to Hana is an unpredictable drive. It is hard to say how long it will take, you may pull over with a plan to take ten minutes and check out a waterfall and find yourself still contemplating its beauty an hour later. That's why we suggest bringing a box...
Weather Update for Sunday September 29th.
Rest Of Today...Partly sunny. Numerous showers in the morning... Then scattered showers in the afternoon. Highs around 83 at The shore to around 69 at 5000 feet. East winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. Tonight...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely in the...
Get your Maui made souvenirs!
Looking for a great Maui-made souvenir of your day on the Road to Hana? We suggest checking out Sand and Sea in Paia, which is the town in Maui officially designated as the first stop on the Road to Hana. On Maui we love our sea turtles - they remind us of what...
Weather Forecast for Thursday September 26th.
Rest Of Today...Mostly cloudy. Frequent showers in the morning... Then numerous showers in the afternoon. Highs around 81 at The shore to around 69 at 5000 feet. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent. Tonight...Mostly cloudy with frequent showers. Lows...
Power up with a smoothie!
A day spent on the Road to Hana is all about getting out of the car and taking a look around. There are waterfalls to hike to, pools to swim in, flowers to smell, and pictures to take of it all. Trust us - you're going to need plenty of energy! That's why we...
Weather Report for Monday September 23rd.
Today...Partly sunny. Showers likely in the morning...Then scattered showers in the afternoon. Highs around 80 at The shore to around 68 at 5000 feet. East winds 10 to 15 mph with higher gusts. Chance of rain 60 percent. Tonight...Partly cloudy in the evening then...
Bird of Paradise.
One of the most unusual and striking plants to be seen along the Hana Highway is the Bird of Paradise flower. This unique flower actually blooms after being pollinated by bird's feet. That's right, when a bird lands on the closed flower, the action causes it to open...
Weather Update for Saturday September 21st.
Rest Of Today...Mostly cloudy with occasional showers until mid morning...Then mostly sunny with scattered showers in the afternoon. Highs around 81 at The shore to around 69 at 5000 feet. East winds 10 to 15 mph with higher gusts. Chance of rain 90 percent....
The Heliconia Flower.
There are many beautiful flowers to appreciate along the Road to Hana. One of our favorites is the hanging heliconia flower. Heliconia is a native of Central and South America that prospers in Hawaii's tropical climate. Heliconia are often used to add a splash of...
Weather Report for Thursday September 19th.
Today...Partly sunny in the morning then becoming mostly sunny. Scattered showers. Highs around 82 at The shore to around 70 at 5000 feet. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Tonight...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Scattered...
