Haleakala, a massive shield volcano that rises 10,023 feet above Maui’s coastal areas, is an enormously popular and easily accessible visitor destination. It has become almost a ritual, in fact, for visitors to rise before dawn and trek to the mountaintop to watch the sun come up. Standing at the summit in the chilly darkness… Continue »
A visit to the Living Reef Exhibit at the Maui Ocean Center is a multi-sensory experience. Every one of the 40 aquariums that line the walls is alive with tropical fish—each more colorful and unique than the next. As they twist and wind their ways through the equally impressive array of living coral reef, you’ll… Continue »
Ziplining, which gained popularity in the jungles of Costa Rica, is well suited for Maui, where large tracts of wild, breathtaking terrain provide the backdrop for a thrill ride over the lush canopy of the island. Harnessed to a pulley that rides on a zip cable, zippers sail through the treetops, dip into valleys and,… Continue »
Hawai‘i’s missionary era is well defined at the Bailey House Museum in Wailuku. Conveniently located on the way to ‘Iao Valley, the house was constructed from limestone coral on land given to the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions in 1832 by Governor Ho‘apili and King Kamehameha III. One of the first Western-style houses… Continue »
Discovering what Maui is all about often means putting on your hiking boots and getting up close and personal with the birds, plants, mud, rocks, trees, streams and waterfalls. Hike Maui has been doing exactly this for 25 years. The island’s pioneer eco-company is staffed by a team of trained naturalists and was founded by… Continue »
Even if you’re terrified of water and would sooner jump off a skyscraper than put on diving gear, you can explore the world down under without getting wet. Inside a tour submarine, you’ll get the full view from the inside out. One outlet for an underwater adventure is Atlantis, owner of the world’s largest passenger… Continue »
The Maui Film Festival, with its under-the-stars screenings and Hollywood stars-in-attendance, spans the Wailea Resort in mid-June. Known for its intelligent selection of films, its creative events and its innovative outdoors screenings, the festival is popular with film buffs and movie stars alike. This year’s festival, which featured the likes of Olivia Wilde (House, Cowboys… Continue »
The Hawaiian silversword plant is so rare that it only grows in a few places on the Islands – above the 6,000-foot level on Haleakala and high on the slopes of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa on the Big Island. Appropriately named ‘ahinahina, or gray-gray, the subspecies of silversword found on Haleakala can’t be seen… Continue »
Trilogy Excursions is Maui’s oldest family-owned-and-operated ocean recreation company, which has gained a cult following for its family-oriented sailing tours to Lana‘i. However, its success can be attributed to both its large fleet of catamarans—and its homemade cinnamon rolls. First, the rolls: The tradition began in 1973, when the Coon family arrived on Maui following… Continue »
There is a small park along Front Street in Lahaina sheltered by an enormous banyan tree where quiet contemplation, impromptu picnics and the frequent outdoor art show are commonplace. One of the largest banyan trees in the United States, this Lahaina tree was imported from India and planted in 1873 in Courthouse Square to commemorate… Continue »
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