Feb 18, 2014 | Hawaiin legends, KE'ANAE PENNINSULA, 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...
Feb 14, 2014 | Hawaii History, Paia, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
There is an admission fee to Kahanu Gardens but for those interested in the relics of Hawaii’s past it’s worth it. The Garden is open Monday-Friday from 10 am – 2 pm and a self-guided tour takes about thirty minutes. Because of the delicate nature...
Feb 8, 2014 | Hawaii History, heiau (religious temples), The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
On the Road to Hana, is Hawaii’s oldest remaining structure – the temple called Piilanihale Heiau. In ancient Hawaii, a temple, or heiau, was place of peace and neutrality in times of war. Built around 1200 A.D., this temple covers three acres of land...
Feb 5, 2014 | Hawaii History, Paia, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
When you stop at the Wailua overlooks, you will see two churches. The smaller one is known to locals as Coral Miracle Church. In 1860 residents planned to build a church out of lava rock, but needed a bonding agent. Although coral would serve,...
Jan 30, 2014 | Hamoa Beach, Hawaii History, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
Hamoa Beach and its ancient, manmade fishponds are created by lava rock walls peeking over the edge of the ocean, these ponds represent the spophisticated fishing techniques that have been practiced by Hawaiians for thousands of years. In the past, these fishponds...