Jan 11, 2013 | hibiscus state flower, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
The yellow Hawaiian Hibiscus is the State flower and can be seen all over Maui all year round. They shed their leaves very slowly and their colors are endless with many hues being one of a kind. Hibiscus flowers come in many varieties and once picked can last one full...
Jan 10, 2013 | Road to Hana Weather, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
Today…Mostly cloudy with showers likely. Highs around 78 at The shore to around 64 at 5000 feet. East winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. Tonight…Mostly cloudy with numerous showers. Lows around 64 at The shore to around 45 at 5000 feet. East...
Jan 9, 2013 | guava trees, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
Common along the Highway, before the lush, lowland forests, the bushes line the roadside and are prolific off the beaten track. They bushes are rounded and the fruits circular and lemon sized, with knobbly skin and succulent pink flesh peppered with seeds. Pick all...
Jan 8, 2013 | Road to Hana Weather, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
Rest Of Today…Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Highs around 78 at The shore to around 64 at 5000 feet. East winds 10 to 15 mph with higher gusts. Chance of rain 50 percent. Tonight…Mostly cloudy with frequent showers. Lows 64 to 69 at The shore to...
Jan 7, 2013 | Hawaiin legends, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
According to legends, the hero, Māui, lived at Kaʻuiki, across the bay from Hana. He caught the islands of Hawaii on a fishing trip with his magical fishing hook, but failed to pull them all together when his brothers quit paddling the canoe in which they were...
Jan 6, 2013 | Road to Hana Weather, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
Rest Of Today…Occasional showers and scattered thunderstorms in the morning…Then showers likely in the afternoon. Windy. Highs around 76 at The shore to around 64 at 5000 feet. East winds 15 to 30 mph. Gusts up to 60 mph Decreasing to 50 mph in the late...