Oct 25, 2012 | The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
The fertile Keanae Peninsula is not only the start of the famous Hana coast, it’s also perfect for taro farming because of the constant rainfall and groundwater from the ocean. Hawaiian legend says Keanae was the first area to be blessed by the creator god Kane...
Oct 24, 2012 | The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
The legend of the fertile Keanae Peninsula tells of a time when all of Keanae was barren lava rock. The competitive chief who ruled ancient Keanae declared that all the villagers would hike into the valley to gather soil in baskets, bringing back enough to turn the...
Oct 20, 2012 | The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
An aerial view of the Keanae Peninsula. The beautiful view from this lookout point really gives you a sense of what ancient Hawaii must have looked and felt like. It’s truly as though you received a glimpse back in time at untouched Maui. We hope you have...
Oct 18, 2012 | The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
As you leave Keanae and enter Wailua you will come to two overlooks great for taking photographs. Stop and see the valley of Wailua, the neighboring taro town to Keanane, unfold before you. We hope you have enjoyed this Road to Hana information, brought to you by the...
Oct 16, 2012 | The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
You have to park several yards past the falls to avoid blocking the road, so drive past the bridge and park on the left-hand side of the road. Then walk back down the hill, and take the path on the right side of the road where the bridge ends. You will be climbing...
Oct 15, 2012 | The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
This is Pua’a Ka’a State Wayside Park. There are restrooms, picnic tables, pools and waterfalls. This stop is actually your last chance to take a dip before Hana, and Pua’a Ka’a is also the Hana Highway’s highest elevation. It reaches...
