May 17, 2014 | 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...
May 16, 2014 | Hawaii History, Road to Hana Nature, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
In Hawaii, taro is a vital part of the cultural and agricultural traditions of the Hawaiian people. Prior to western contact, when the population of Hawaii consisted exclusively of Hawaiians, taro was the major food staple. Today, although taro shares its role as a...
May 15, 2014 | Paia, Road to Hana Weather, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
Today…Mostly cloudy. Occasional showers in the morning…Then showers likely in the afternoon. Highs around 80 at The shore to around 66 at 5000 feet. Light winds becoming east around 10 mph in the late morning and afternoon. Chance of rain 90 percent....
May 13, 2014 | Ke'anae Arboretum., Road to Hana Nature, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
Sugar Cane was introduced almost 1500 years ago by early Polynesian settlers, and was the sweetest item in their diet until the arrival of Captain Cook in 1778. You can check out several of the old varieties of sugar cane at Keanae Arboretum. This sugarcane has more...
May 12, 2014 | Paia, Road to Hana Weather, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
Today…Mostly cloudy. Occasional showers in the morning…Then showers likely in the afternoon. Highs around 79 at The shore to around 65 at 5000 feet. East winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent. Tonight…Mostly cloudy with showers likely. Lows...
May 10, 2014 | Paia, Road to Hana Nature, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
Hawaii is the only state in the USA that is able to commercially grow coffee. Maui coffee grows on the moist foothills of Mauna Kahalawai—which is the proper name for the “West Maui Mountains.” The coffee is harvested normally in the fall months extending...
