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...
Dec 30, 2013 | Paia, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog, Waianapanapa Coast.
A blowhole is a hole in the ground connected to an underwater ocean cave and when conditions, like tide levels, are just right, a stream of air and water are forced out of the hole like a jet. Now, to many the blowhole at Waianapanapa doesn’t appear to be very...
Dec 28, 2013 | Paia, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog, Waianapanapa Coast.
There are many sights to see at Waianapanapa State Park, and one of the coolest things is the lava tube. Follow the path down to the black sand beach – also a must-see – and as soon as your feet touch the black sand you’ll see the entrance to the...
Dec 17, 2013 | Hawaiin legends, Paia, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog, Waianapanapa Coast.
Did you know the word Waianapanapa means “glistening waters”? It’s true, and the caves – located just past mile marker 32 on the Road to Hana – are named for a macabre Hawaiian legend about the murder of a princess at the hands of a king...
Nov 13, 2013 | The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog, Waianapanapa Coast.
Do you want to see a genuine black sand beach on your journey down the Hana Highway? Check out Waianapanapa State Park. There’s parking and a picnic area near the beach, as well as caves and lava tubes nearby that you can tour. We think seeing a genuine black...