Tag: Haleakala

Don’t Miss Out! Hiking in the Crater

      Haleakalā – The House of the Sun The mountain, the dormant volcano, and the crater have captivated human beings since they first gazed upon her beauty! Mark Twain called sunrise from the summit “the sublimest spectacle I ever witnessed.” Jack London wrote, “Haleakalā has a message of beauty and wonder for the soul that… Read more »

Discover 3 Sacred and Special Places in Maui

Jumping in the ocean from a cliff at sunset.

 Sacred Places are found throughout the world. The word sacred can denote some sort of religious or spiritual significance to the place or site. A good example is Ka Pu’uhonua o Olowalu, a place of refuge sanctified by the gods of Ancient Hawai’i. Like many in Hawai’i, this place is held sacred by the hierarchy of… Read more »

Fun on the Way to the Top – Upcountry Maui

We have chatted often about the remarkable area of Maui known as Upcountry; an area far from town, with a varied and rich history. We told a tale of cowboys, ranching, and an improbable winery, MauiWine located in ‘Ulupalakua. Today, we go off the beaten path, to some more of Maui’s unknown gems hidden away… Read more »

12 Lucky People Do This Epic Hike One Time a Month ~ Pt 2

Waikamoi Preserve is one of Maui’s truly hidden treasures, a sub-alpine region that has an ecological makeup unlike any other place in the world. Avid hikers love to explore unique plants and landscapes wherever they venture, so today, we are going to learn more about the myriad of unusual plants you will see in the… Read more »

House of the Sun – Sacred, Mystical, and Rare

No Matter Our Culture or Heritage, All People are Drawn to the Mountaintop  The mountains are calling and I must go –  John Muir.   I have been to the Mountaintop –  Martin Luther King Jr. The wind howls but the mountain remains still – Japanese Proverb Since ancient times, Haleakalā* has been and remains a… Read more »