Tag: Haleakala

Discover 3 Sacred and Special Places in Maui

 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 »

Hana Sky-Trek: An Amazing Adventure You Will Never Forget!

The idea is Pure Genius. Imagine yourself in a helicopter above roaring waterfalls, pristine tropical forests, and endless views of the deep blue Pacific for 36 breathtaking minutes. Then, touch down in Maui’s most secluded, unspoiled area – Hana!  Let your Hana road adventure begin! After you land, you are welcomed with Old-Style Aloha to… Read more »