Hana Headquarters News & Information
“The last 20 or so blog posts”
A Sunny day on the Road to Hana
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 Outlook for Thursday November 8th
Today there will be scattered showers. Then it will be partly sunny, with a high near 81. 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 are possible. Check with Hana Picnic in Paia...
The Keanae Arboretum
There is no entrance fee for the Keanae Arboretum, and the flat trail takes about thrity 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 Tuesday November 6th.
Today there will be scattered showers,partly sunny later, with a high near 82.The winds will be Easterly 7 to 14 mph. The chance of precipitation is 40%, with new precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. Check with Hana Picnic in Paia for the...
Kaihalulu Red Sand Beach in Hana
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. ...
Things to see 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 Outlook for Saturday November 3rd.
There will be fog early on, but it will become sunny, with a high near 80 later.The wind will be Southeasterly around 9 mph. Be sure to check with Hana Picnic in Paia for the latest weather update for your Road to Hana trip.
Unique Trees and Plants at 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 Report for Thursday November 1st
Today there will be isolated showers. It will be mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Winds will be Southeasterly 10 to 13 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%. Check in with Hana Picnic Lunch Co. in Paia for your up to the minute weather forecast.
The Keanae Peninsula
Here you'll find nice, clean restrooms and a great photo opportunity. Even though there's no beach at the peninsula, the waves crashing against the lava rock are one of the best views along the Road to Hana. We hope you have enjoyed this Road to Hana information,...
Weather Report for Tuesday 30th October.
Today will be partly sunny with scattered showers in the morning... then mostly sunny with isolated showers in the afternoon. Highs around 79 at the shore to around 66 at 5000 feet. Winds will be 10 to 15 mph with higher gusts. The chance of rain is 50 percent. Check...
Keanae Village
The Keanae Peninsula is considered to be where the Hana Coast truly begins. The small village there is rich in Hawaiian culture, and populated by native Mauians who fish, hunt, and grow taro using the same techniques as ancient Hawaiians. These taro farmers maintain...
Weather Outlook for Sunday October 28th.
Today there will be scattered showers, mainly before noon. It will be mostly sunny, with a high near 79. The winds will be Northeasterly 5 to 8 mph.The chance of precipitation is 30%. Stop by Hana Picnic in Paia for your latest weather forecast.
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...
Blessed Keanae
The fertile Keanae Peninsula is not only the start of the famous Hana coast, it's also perfect for taro farming because of the constant rainfall and groundwater from the ocean. Hawaiian legend says Keanae was the first area to be blessed by the creator god Kane when...
Legend of 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 Outlook for Tuesday October 23rd.
There are isolated showers forecast for today, but mostly sunny, with a high near 79. It will be breezy, with an east wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Stop by Hana Picnic Lunch Co. for your up to the minute weather...
Keanae History
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 Sunday 21st October.
There will be scattered showers, mainly before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Breezy, with an east wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. Stop by...
Keanae Lookout
An aerial view of the Keanae Peninsula. The beautiful view from this lookout point really gives you a sense of what ancient Hawaii must have looked and felt like. It's truly as though you received a glimpse back in time at untouched Maui. We hope you have enjoyed...
Weather Report for Friday October 19th.
Scattered showers today, mainly before noon. It will be mostly sunny, with a high near 79. East winds around 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch are possible. Stop in Paia for a current update from Hana...
Wailua Overlooks
As you leave Keanae and enter Wailua you will come to two overlooks great for taking photographs. Stop and see the valley of Wailua, the neighboring taro town to Keanane, unfold before you. We hope you have enjoyed this Road to Hana information, brought to you by the...
