Aug 19, 2012 | The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
The bamboo grove at Mile Marker 6.This is a hike locals call Bamboo Forrest. The beginning portion of the hike can be difficult and slippery, so be careful, and be sure to follow the trail that hugs the bank to the left. There’s a false trail that leads...
Aug 18, 2012 | The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
Although the Road to Hana is often called the Highway to Heaven, the name didn’t always fit. The road was first built in 1926 from volcanic rock cinder by the Keanae prison gang, but the loose cinder was too weak for the heavy rains of the North Shore. For a...
Aug 17, 2012 | Paia, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
Twin Falls is a great hike for just about any member of your party – it is a wide, flat trail and you can get to the first swimming hole after just a short walk. We hope you have enjoyed this Road to Hana information, brought to you by the folks at Hana...
Aug 6, 2012 | Paia, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
Did you know that the mile markers on the Road to Hana start over about 9.5 miles outsid of Paia? That’s where highway 36 officially ends, and county road 360 ends. When county road 360 begins, the mile markers start over at zero. Since mile markers are the...
Aug 3, 2012 | The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
The island of Maui is composed of two volcanoes, with a valley in the middle that forms a land bridge. The eastern volcano is Haleakala, a 10,000 foot shield volcano whose name means “House of the Sun”. Haleakala’s elevation means that it...
Aug 1, 2012 | The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
Even though the Road to Hana is far from civilization, it’s important not to drive like you’re in the wild! These are our favorite tips for driving with aloha: Go slow – relax and enjoy Hawaii Time! Stay in your lane. Keep an eye in your rearview...
