Sep 20, 2013 | Ke'anae Arboretum., Road to Hana Nature, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
There are many beautiful flowers to appreciate along the Road to Hana. One of our favorites is the hanging heliconia flower. Heliconia is a native of Central and South America that prospers in Hawaii’s tropical climate. Heliconia are often used to add a splash...
Sep 11, 2013 | Paia, Road to Hana Nature, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
The name Protea comes from the mythical sea god Proteus who could assume many different shapes. The flower is surrounded by colourful bracts which slowly open up to give a flower head as big as 25cm across. Proteas come in pinks, creams, oranges and charcoal and are...
Sep 9, 2013 | Paia, Road to Hana Nature, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
The Pikake, otherwise known in the islands as Hawaiian Jasmine, is a petite blossom in size but has a scent that is out of this world! It’s pearl-like blossom is used to make gorgeous leis that resemble delicate pearl necklaces. You can also experience the beauty of...
Sep 6, 2013 | Paia, Road to Hana Nature, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
To ancient Hawaiians, the ‘io was a royal figure, strong and aggressive, but also graceful and stately, flying silently high above the earth. The Hawaiian saying “kaha ka ‘io i ka malie” translates as “the hawk stands out in the calm...
Aug 28, 2013 | Paia, Road to Hana Nature, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
A common sight on Maui is the beautiful and colorful Bougainvillea tree. A symbol of tropical beauty it comes from the Nyetayinacce family of small trees, vines and shrubs. It bears a galabra or “paper flower” so called because of its paper-like bracts. The trees can...
Aug 26, 2013 | Paia, Road to Hana Nature, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
Known locally as “iwa” (pronounced ee-va) these birds can be spotted soaring above the Keanae Coast. The males are all black, the females black with white breasts and the young are black with white heads and breasts, making it easy to distinguish between them. They...
