Feb 16, 2014 | Hawaii History, KE'ANAE PENNINSULA, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
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...
Jan 28, 2014 | KE'ANAE PENNINSULA, Road to Hana Nature, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
The residents of Keanae Peninsula practice sustainable taro farming just like the ancient Hawaiians. Over 180 taro fields are in prduction in Keanae. Taro is one of the most nourishing foods in the world, and the root can be pounded into poi, a staple Hawaiian...
Jun 17, 2013 | KE'ANAE PENNINSULA, Paia, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
The old stone church at Keanae is called Ihi’ihio Iehowa o na Kaua church in the Hawaiian language. It was built in 1856 and is the sole surviving building of the April 1st, 1946 tsunami which wiped out the entire village at Keanae Peninsula. The earthquake that...
Jun 15, 2013 | KE'ANAE PENNINSULA, Paia, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
The Ke’anae Peninsula was created from an immense lava flow originating from Haleakala Crater, centuries ago Hawaiians brought soil down, by hand, from the crater to create the Peninsula. Their amazing display of physical labor is a testament to how revered this...
Mar 3, 2013 | KE'ANAE PENNINSULA, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
Just down the road from the Keanae Arboretum is the Keanae Peninsula, a beutiful piece of land jutting out into the ocean. Do yourself a favor, and stop here – there is a place to park and soak in the view of green trees, black rocks, and blue ocean. Get out...
Dec 14, 2012 | KE'ANAE PENNINSULA, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
This peninsula was formed from lava spewing out of Haleakala and pouring down into the ocean. If you stop at the Wailua Wayside Overlook, you will be able to see the ancient, cliff flanked, lava pathway, Ko’olau Gap, which is nowadays almost completely covered...
