Apr 30, 2015 | hana picnic, Hana Picnics, Hawaii History, Road to Hana Nature, Road to Hana Weather, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog, Waianapanapa Coast.
If you have never seen a genuine black sand beach before, this is your opportunity! On your journey down the Hana Highway check out Waianapanapa State Park. Here you will see a black sand beach in all its glory! There’s parking and a picnic area near the...
Apr 24, 2015 | Hamoa Beach, Hawaii History, Paia, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
Want to take a peek at ancient Hawaiian history? Hamoa Beach and its ancient, manmade fishponds which were created by lava rock walls peeking over the edge of the ocean, represent the sophisticated fishing techniques that have been practiced by Hawaiians for thousands...
Dec 16, 2014 | Hawaii History, Paia, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
To many, Hana seems to be a place removed from the ravages of time. It is said to be the last undeveloped area left on Maui, and Hana has been continuously inhabited for the last 1,000 years by locals who take a fierce pride in their Hawaiian heritage. Hana is very...
Nov 29, 2014 | Hawaii History, Paia, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
There is an admission fee to Kahanu Gardens but for those interested in the relics of Hawaii’s past it’s worth it. The Garden is open Monday-Friday from 10 am – 2 pm and a self-guided tour takes about thirty minutes. Because of the delicate nature...
Nov 17, 2014 | Hawaii History, heiau (religious temples), Paia, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
On the Road to Hana, is Hawaii’s oldest remaining structure – the temple called Piilanihale Heiau. In ancient Hawaii, a temple, or heiau, was place of peace and neutrality in times of war. Built around 1200 A.D., this temple covers three acres of land...
Nov 15, 2014 | Hawaii History, Paia, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
When you stop at the Wailua overlooks, you will see two churches. The smaller one is known to locals as Coral Miracle Church. In 1860 residents planned to build a church out of lava rock, but needed a bonding agent. Although coral would serve, harvesting...
