Oct 7, 2012 | The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
Everyone knows a black sand beach with turquoise and white waves washing on shore is an unforgettable sight, but did you know these beaches can be created practically overnight? For instance, the black sand beach at Waianapanapa State Park in Hana was built almost...
Oct 6, 2012 | The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
There is a lot of history associated with Hana Bay in Hana. The pier located here was the sight of the first sugar to leave the area being loaded onto freighters, in the time before steam-powered trucks began to carry Hana’s sugar crop to the rest of the...
Oct 5, 2012 | The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
For many years, Hana was actually closer to the big island of Hawaii than it was to the rest of Maui – only 34 miles of ocean seperated Hana Bay and the other island. In fact, the naturally fortified Hana Bay was the landing site for over 1000 canoe fleets...
Oct 1, 2012 | The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
The residents of Keanae Peninsula practice sustainable taro farming just like the ancient Hawaiians. Over 180 taro fields are in prduction in Keanae. Taro is one of the most nourishing foods in the world, and the root can be pounded into poi, a staple Hawaiian...
Sep 29, 2012 | red sand beach, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
One of Hana’s many hidden treasures is Kaihalulu Red Sand Beach. This beach is stunning, with black lava rock and blue water contrasting with fiery red sand. However, this destination is not for everyone for a couple of reasons. One, the hike down to the...
