Jan 12, 2014 | Paia, 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...
Jan 10, 2014 | Paia, Road to Hana Nature, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
This stop along the Road to Hana really lives up to its name – the Garden of Eden. For a $15 per person fee, you can walk through paths containing 750 botanically labeled plants, including a 100 year old mango tree. One of the coolest things to see in the...
Jan 9, 2014 | Paia, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog, Waianapanapa Coast.
Waianapanapa State Park is one of the best stops on the Road to Hana. Part of what makes it unforgettable is the view overlooking the black sand beach. Walk up a set of steps leading away from the beach and towards the blowhole, and stop for a minute to take it all...
Jan 8, 2014 | Paia, Road to Hana Weather, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
Today…Mostly cloudy with numerous showers. Locally heavy rainfall possible in the afternoon. Highs around 77 at The shore to around 63 at 5000 feet. North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 45 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. Tonight…Mostly cloudy with...
Jan 6, 2014 | Paia, Road to Hana Weather, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
Today…Partly sunny with scattered showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Highs around 78 at The shore to around 64 at 5000 feet. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph shifting to the northeast in the late morning and afternoon. Gusts...
Jan 5, 2014 | Paia, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
Maliko Gulch – the entrance to the big wave surfing spot of Jaws – also marks the beginning of the town of Haiku, where million dollar mansions sit side by side with restored plantation shacks and chickens freely wander the yards between the two. Haiku is...
