January 24, 2023
Hawaiians use the word mana to describe all manner of divine power, and there are places on Maui where a sense of mana is almost tangible. ‘ĪAO VALLEY is one of them. This 10-acre park, 4 miles west of WAILUKU…
January 24, 2023
CHARLES LINDBERGH earned celebrity status when he became the first aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic. In 1974, the longtime Maui resident returned to the island to plan his own funeral. The aviator died at the age of 72…
January 24, 2023
A paraglider is a free-flying, foot- launched aircraft fitted with a harness suspended below a fabric wing used primarily to satisfy man’s latent desire to fly. Take-offs are done on the slopes of , with descents ranging from 1,000 to…
January 24, 2023
Thrill seekers may want to check out ’ s After a scale straight down a 50-foot waterfall, then a 30-foot tall fall, before you swim to the finish line. Rappel Maui provides all the gear for your canyoneering adventure. Find…
January 24, 2023
The gentle waters that lap upon Maui’s shores are alive with wildlife like humpback whales, Hawaiian monk seals and sea turtles. They are considered endangered species and are protected by federal laws. Dolphins and other whales also are protected by…
January 24, 2023
You’ve no doubt seen , or — it looks like a hybrid of outrigger paddling and surfing, and everybody’s doing it. Requiring a lightweight paddle, an extra-wide, aerodynamic surfboard and just a bit of balance, this sport makes for a…
January 24, 2023
Whether you’re harnessed to a parasail high above the ocean or steering a across the water’s surface, you’ll probably be wearing a grin. These water sports are fun for everyone. If you’ve never piloted a Jet Ski, instructors will help…
January 24, 2023
rafting is an adventure at sea, one where you’re sure to get wet during an adrenaline-fueled jaunt in an aerodynamic craft that the U.S. Coast Guard uses as its rescue vehicle of choice. These 30-foot rigid-hulled ocean rafts offer a…
January 24, 2023
Hawai‘i’s corner of the vast Pacific Ocean is a hands-down winner when it comes to like or plenty about Hawaiian-style fishing. set out from Lahaina, Mā‘alaea Harbor and Māla Wharf daily in pursuit of (dolphin fish), (wahoo), (yellowfin tuna), (jack…
January 24, 2023
ocean Kayaking is a great way to slip away from the crowds and get lost in the rhythm of the paddle and the irresistible tug of nature. If you need any more incentive, here it is: Paddling is a good…
January 24, 2023
There’s something spellbinding about squinting into a Pacific morning sunrise and spying a pod of wild dolphins spinning out of a sun- polished sea. Seemingly carefree, these marine mammals can appear out of the blue and put on a show…
January 24, 2023
windsurfing, the inventive marriage of sailing and surfing, has found the perfect honeymoon spot on Maui. With its ideal combination of strong trade winds and consistent surf, the island is one of the world’s best windsurfing destinations. While here, you…
