Now that our whales are officially gone from Maui waters, we thought we’d share our favorite whale watch from this last season. Here we are off the coast of Maalaea with a group of humpback whales that mugged our boat for over 30 minutes. We saw over a dozen...
From shell pink petals to deep claret blooms, the hibiscuses of Hawaii are some of the most seductive flowers in the islands. Thanks to Haleakala EcoTours for sharing this great post! Consider them the first Hawaiians. Prior to the first influx of humans, a number of...
Two massive brushfires have almost entirely been contained in the south and central valley of Maui (2019). 9,200 acres of land began burning on Thursday, July 11th, 2019, now with only hot spots and flare-ups needing attention. This fire moved through the dry...
Visit Maui and chances are you’ll be intrigued by the ubiquity of signs for Alexander and Baldwin, from Wailuku’s H.P. Baldwin High to Makawao’s Baldwin Avenue. But what’s the story behind it? As two of the most influential (though controversial) figures in the Valley...
Why You Shouldn’t Miss this Central Maui Gem Maui’s coastal towns tend to get the most love from those visiting off-island. It’s a no-brainer—many come to the Valley Isle specifically for its legendary beaches—but other parts of the island can be just as enchanting....
We’re not sure about you, but the Summer Olympics are one of our favorite things to watch! And as much as we support all of our U.S. teams and athletes, we can’t deny our excitement for the Aloha Olympics, open only to Hawaii residents. So without further ado,...
