Hana Headquarters News & Information
“The last 20 or so blog posts”
Weather Forcast for Tuesday December 4th
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 64 at 5000 feet. Light winds becoming east up to 10 mph in the late morning and...
Sea Turtle Serving Bowls at Sand and Sea
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, take a look at these wooden serving bowls carved like...
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 Outlook For Saturday December 1st.
This afternoon will be widespread haze. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. East wind around 7 mph. This evening will be cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%Isolated showers after midnight. Hana Picnic Co always has the very latest...
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 Outlook For Thursday November 29th
This afternoon will be partly sunny, with a high near 76. Winds will be southeasterly around 10 mph.Tonight will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast winds 8 to 10 mph. Be sure to check weather conditions with Hana Picnic Co. before you set off. They...
Kailua
Kailua is the field headquarters of the East Maui Irrigation Co, (EMIC) where most of the residents are employed. Be sure to check out the Dams and the tunnels that are hewn from the mountain. Notice also the abundance of guava trees, pick as many as you wish, but be...
Dairy Free Sorbetto at Ono Gelato: Kula Strawberry
The Kula Strawberry flavor at Ono Gelato is made from fresh strawberries grown on the slopes of Haleakala, and it tastes just like biting into a strawberry. Take it from us - this sweet treat definitely gives you the taste of Maui!Plus, the non-dairy sorbettos at ono...
Next Stop Haiku.
This is the last easy stretch of road giving way to the climbing,winding,mountain road that will dominate the rest of your trip. Notice the plethora of pineapple fields, Haiku is cooler,more humid and receives more rainfall. The coastline is rugged with cliffs of ever...
Weather Report for Friday November 23rd.
For this afternoon scattered showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Cloudy, with a high near 79. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts...
Starting Out on The Road to Hana
The Road to Hana begins in Kahului on Maui's N. Shore. The old plantation town of Paia is the last commercial center before Hana. Paia is an Art Center for island created handicrafts and is also a good spot to observe Haleakala, the 10,000ft high dormant volcano. Paia...
Sand and Sea in Paia – a great place to stop for Maui-made gifts.
Sand and Sea, a gift shop located next to Hana Picnic Lunch, is a wonderful gift shop that features great Maui-made items. Also, if you stop by Hana Picnic Lunch to grab a picnic lunch for the Road to Hana, it's the perfect place to browse while you wait for your...
What NOT TO DO on your Trip.
Don't drink water from streams or water flows as it may make you sick. Don't wander away from designated hiking trails as much of the area is privately owned. Don't cross streams when water is high. Don't let children climb on stone walls as many hold religious...
Weather Update for Sunday November 18th
There will be scattered showers, mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East winds around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Stop by Hana Picnic in Paia for the most up to date weather...
Tips for your Road to Hana Trip.
Before you set off 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 Lunch Co. in Paia for all your supplies including current weather and road...
Sorbetto at Ono Gelato: Dark Chocolate
Anytime we stop for a treat on the way to or from Hana, we always go to Ono Gelato in Paia. One of their best flavors is Dark Chocolate Sorbetto. It's a non-dairy frozen treat made from 100% dark chocolate cocoa powder and chocolate chips. The taste has been...
Weather Update for Thursday November 15th
There will be isolated showers this afternoon. It will be partly sunny, with a high near 79. East winds will be around 13 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%.Remember to stop by Hana Picnic Co. in Paia for your up to the minute weather outlook for your Road to...
What is The Road to Hana?
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 Outlook for Tuesday November 13th.
Today there will be scattered showers. It will be partly sunny, with a high near 79. Winds will be Easterly 7 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. Be sure to stop by Hana Picnic Co for the...
Welcome to Hana!
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 Sunday November 11th.
Scattered showers today and partly sunny, with a high near 79.The wind will be Easterly at 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch are possible. Stop by Hana Picnic in...
Rainbow Eucalyptus Trees at Keanae Arboretum
My favorite thing at Keanae Arboretum is the Rainbow Eucalyptus trees. They are truly incredible. Pictures don't quite do them justice - it's hard to capture the shifting colors that come alive while you walk around their trunks. If you'd like to see them for...
