Walking so far up into the clouds along steep switchbacks and knife-edge ridges that the view below is hard to distinguish between sea and sky. This is the Waihee Ridge Trail on Mauna Kahalawai, also called the West Maui Mountains. The 2.5-mile hike is known as one of the most scenic treks on the island, and […]
The Road to Hana is the biggest tourist attraction in Maui and rightfully so, but it’s not the only way to get there. If you want to take the road less traveled and steer away from traffic and crowded stops, do it the way locals do — backwards! Start in Kula and follow the road
Every Friday, a different town in Maui County hosts a block party. Each town has a different personality, but the parties are made up of three things: local food, local music and local vendors. Kids are more than welcome to join the party—it’s a family atmosphere. Dogs too! Here’s a guide to all the festivities:
The 10-acre forest reserve known as Polipoli sits at 6,400 feet on the slopes of Haleakala in Upcountry Maui. Its trails wind through redwood trees and misty mountaintops, producing a dreamlike experience—and a distinct feeling of not being on Maui anymore. You start with a winding road from Kula to Polipoli… …that climbs above the morning
Kohola Brewery didn’t waste any time opening for business on December 22, 2016, only a day after it got its liquor license. The brewery moved into the warehouse in Lahaina where Maui Brewing Co. got its start before transferring production to Kihei last year. Kohola Brewery is comprised of two husband and wife duos from Southern California—William
Colloquially, pau hana in Hawaiian refers to a time after work when you want to unwind. The Pau Hana Kava Café in Wailuku then lives up to its name providing Maui with a new way to relax. The café, barely six-months old, is tucked away in a charming courtyard next to The Northshore Hostel Maui.
