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Ho’okipa State Park
Just past the little beach town of Kuau is the world-famous windsurfing spot Ho'okipa State Park. A combination of warm waters, strong winds, and awesome waves have made Ho'okipa the go-to destination for top windsurfing championships. To get to Ho'okipa Lookout,...
Maui’s Wildlife : The Mongoose
As you drive the Road to Hana, there is an excellent chance you will see a small, brown, ferret-like creature come running out of a thicket of sugar cane. It's a mongoose, a little creature first brought to Maui by British settlers looking for a way to control the...
Check out Kuau, the next town after Paia
Right next to Paia on the Road to Hana is a friendly little beach town with a welcoming vibe. Kuau is surrounded by white sand beaches and recreation sites. It's a beautiful little spot on Maui's north shore to escape the crowds. When you drive the Kuau coast, soak...
Mantokuji Soto Zen Temple of Maui
In 1906, Japanese immigrants from Horoshima founded a soto zen temple just outside of Paia. Today, this temple represents Maui's asian heritage. During memorial services, temple goers string lei's and lanterns above headstones, in a beautiful expression of the...
Paia’s Changing Role
In Maui's mid-nineteenth century, the town of Paia was the bustling heart of the island's sugar cane industry. In these days Paia was home to sugar industry workers from China, Japan, the Phillipines and Portugal. Paia is equally diverse today, with modern...
Mile Markers on the Road to Hana
Did you know that the mile markers on the Road to Hana start over about 9.5 miles outsid of Paia? That's where highway 36 officially ends, and county road 360 ends. When county road 360 begins, the mile markers start over at zero. Since mile markers are the best...
What to do if you missed something on the Road to Hana.
Ooops - you just drove past the mile marker you've been looking for, and all you see on the road ahead is narrow, one-lane bridges - there's no where to turn around in sight. The best thing to do is be patient, after all, the Road to Hana is about the journey. No...
Sugar on Maui
Did you know that the tall green stalks waving in the breeze on Maui's central valley represent both Maui's past and future? It is believed that sugar first came to Maui by canoe with the island's original Polynesian settlers. By the mid-19th century, sugar cane...
Facts About Maui: Maui’s Two Volcanoes
The island of Maui is composed of two volcanoes, with a valley in the middle that forms a land bridge. The eastern volcano is Haleakala, a 10,000 foot shield volcano whose name means "House of the Sun". Haleakala's elevation means that it sometimes - briefly - has...
How to drive with Aloha!
Even though the Road to Hana is far from civilization, it's important not to drive like you're in the wild! These are our favorite tips for driving with aloha: Go slow - relax and enjoy Hawaii Time! Stay in your lane. Keep an eye in your rearview for someone trying...
Today’s Road to Hana Weather: Tuesday July 31st
Cloudy skies are predicted for the Road to Hana this morning, but it looks like the sun may come out from behind the clouds around 1 PM. Temperatures are forecasted to climb as high as 86, and the chance of precipitation is between 20 and 30 percent. If you're...
Facts About Maui: Why Maui is called the Valley Isle
Maui is often referred to as the Valley Isle. This is because Maui is actually made up of two volcanoes with a bridge of flat land between them. Maui used to be one big island, but as sea levels have risen the present-day geography has emerged, and now the valley...
Check out the Road to Hana audio tour, available at Hana Picnic Lunch Company
If you don't want to miss anything on the Road to Hana, but don't want to go with a guided tour company, the best compromise is to stop by Hana Picnic Lunch in Paia and grab a Hana Audio Tour CD. Not only does it come with a map that goes with the audio, it also...
Why Take the Road to Hana?
There is so much to see and do on Maui, and driving the Road to Hana basically takes an entire day of your vacation. However, the Road to Hana can help you connect to the magic of Maui like nothing else can. The waterfalls and rainforests of the Road to Hana truly...
Rainfall on the Road to Hana
So, you're finally exploring the Road to Hana and it starts raining. Don't be surprised - Maui's North Shore receives a little rainfall every single day, and is saturated with 360 inches of rainfall a year. In Hawaiian and Polynesian cultures, water is considered a...
New Flavors at Ono Gelato: Mint Stracciatella
Ono Gelato is constantly adding new flavors, so always be sure to stop in when you pass through Paia on your way to or from the Road to Hana. Their latest yummy flavor is Mint Stracciatella, an Italian version of Mint Chip made with refreshing mint and chocolate. ...
Today’s Road to Hana Weather: Wednesday July 25
It looks like clear skies in the early morning on the Road to Hana, with clouds rolling in around 10 AM. The chance of rain starts off at 14 percent, but drops to 5 percent around 9 AM, and the temperature will be up to 85 by noon. For this afternoon's Road to Hana...
Waianapanapa Cave
The legend of Waianapanapa Cave tells the story of a beautiful princess, running for her life from her cruel husband. She stopped to rest near the calm waters of WaianapanapaCave, and her handmaiden fanned her with a feather. Feathers were the symbol of royalty, and...
Today’s Road to Hana Weather: Monday July 23
The weather predicts clear, sunny skies on the Road to Hana today, with temperatures in the upper eighties. The chance of rain is at a very low 4 percent, so if you're planning a day on the Road to Hana, don't forget your sunscreen. If you did forget your sunscreen,...
Hamoa Beach in Hana
One of the most beautiful beaches on Maui is located right in Hana. When you visit Hana, don't miss Hamoa Beach, and the view from the road overlooking the beach is spectacular. The day we were there, the waves were breaking so we got to watch surfers and boogie...
Today’s Road to Hana Weather: Saturday July 21
The weather forecast predicts clear skies this morning on the Road to Hana, with temperatures in the mid-80s by 9 AM. The chance of rain is only 1 percent all morning, so it's going to be a beautiful day on the Road to Hana. For this afternoon's Road to Hana weather...
The Blowhole at Waianapanapa
A blowhole is a hole in the ground connected to an underwater ocean cave. When conditions, like tide levels, are just right, a stream of air and water are forced out of the hole like a jet. Now, to many the blowhole at Waianapanapa doesn't appear to be very active. ...
