Jaws Peahi Maui Big Wave Tow-in Surfing December 7th, 8th and 9th 2009
Big waves at Jaws from December 7th to 9th have seen the North Shore of Maui going crazy. Surf forcasters predicted that the westerly swells arriving Monday December 7th 2009 would bring some of the biggest waves ever seen to Maui's North Shore breaks at Hookipa and Jaws at Peahi.Well the waves never actually reached th dizzy heights of the hype that the news and media outlets created about what was to come. The waves were big, but no bigger than a normal Jaws surfing event. Despite this the authorities closed off Hookipa Beach Bark completely on the Monday, including ...
Driving the Road to Hana along the Hana Highway
Maui offers plenty of attractions designed to get tourists moving. Everything from championship-level golf to snorkeling to surfing can provide Maui visitors a true workout.But there is one attraction on the island that encourages travelers to get into their cars, the Hana Highway.The Hana Highway, known also as the Road to Hana, is the 68-mile ribbon of Hawaii State Highways 36 and 360 that runs from busy Kahului to the town of Hana in eastern Maui.The Road to Hana has become a popular tourist attraction in Maui. It’s little wonder why; The Hana Highway is one of the most scenic ...
Hike The Crater and Other Trails in Haleakala National Park
Hiking into Haleakala National Park can be a lot of fun, especially if you hike into the crater!There are many ways to see Haleakala, Maui’s towering dormant volcano. But hiking into it might be the best way get a real close up experience that you will never forget.You might be surprised to learn that there are 27 miles of hiking trails inside the crater of Haleakala. Not only that, the crater boasts two camping sites and three cabins.By following two main trails, tourists can experience most of the amazing scenery of Haleakala, including the burnt-red cinder cones and the dark-black ...
Visit Kealia Pond National Wildlife Preserve Near Kihei
Maui is home to an amazingly diverse array of wildlife and plant life. Much of this is on display at the Kealia Pond National Wildlife Preserve.Located near to the small southern Maui tourist and each area of Kihei, the Kealia Pond National Wildlife Preserve is a 700-acre U.S. Fish and Wildlife wetland preserve. It is home to endangered Hawaiian coots, Hawaiian ducks and Hawaiian stilts all of which are distinct species that only exist in the Hawaiian Islands.While the pond does serve as a safe refuge for these birds and other animals, it also offers protection to the coral reefs ...
The Maui Ocean Center Aquarium, Shop and Restaurant at Maalea
Maui boasts plenty of activities geared toward adults: championship-level golf courses, stunning hiking trails and trendy nightclubs and bars. But Maui also offers plenty for younger visitors, too. And these offerings start with the Maui Ocean Center.Consistently ranked as one of the top family attractions in Hawaii, Maui's Ocean Center aquarium manages that rarest of feats: It’s kid friendly but fun for adults, too.Located right next to Maalea Harbor and the whale-watching boats, the Maui Ocean Center is home to an amazing array of oceanic life. Visitors can marvel at giant sea turtles, menacing looking hammerhead sharks and mysterious, but ...
Visit the Summit of Haleakala in the National Park
Maui's Haleakala translates as “The House of the Sun” and this dormant volcano, which is the tallest peak on Maui at an impressive 10,023 feet above sea level, deserves the title. Looking up at the peak, it does seem as if Haleakala can pierce the sun.A hike, or more likely a drive, to the Haleakala National Park summit area is a must for any visitor to Maui. The depression at the summit – sometimes incorrectly called Haleakala’s crater – is large enough, as it’s frequently said, to hold the entire island of Manhattan.The Haleakala National Park summit area stretches 7-and-a-half ...
Why Lahaina is Maui's Most Popular Town for Tourists
Tourists may know Lahaina as the trendy shopping district on the Hawaiian island of Maui. But this busy little town is actually much more than that.Lahaina is one of the most historic towns in all of Hawaii, with a past that includes whalers, missionaries, scoundrels and saints. It is surrounded by majestic mountains, and boasts a banyan tree first planted in 1873 that has since grown to the size of an entire city block.And the banyan isn’t the only thing that’s big in Lahaina. The former whaling town is also home to a bronze Buddha statue said to be the ...
Maui Folksong Circle offers Irish singalong (Honolulu Advertiser)
The Maui Folksong Circle will lead a singalong of real Irish (not Irish-American) songs set for 6 p.m. Wednesday – St. Patrick’s Day – at the Makawao Public Library on Maui. See more about hsi and get more details here: Maui Folksong Circle offers Irish singalong (Honolulu Advertiser)
Gov. Lingle Releases $250K For Maui Arts Center (KITV Honolulu)
Gov. Linda Lingle has released $250,000 to help finance construction of an event pavilion and new roof at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center. See the original artcile and the full story details here: Gov. Lingle Releases $250K For Maui Arts Center (KITV Honolulu)
Maui Police Investigate Possible Hate Crime (KITV Honolulu)
Maui police confirm they’re investigating a possible hate crime, after fire destroyed a home in Kapalua. Go here if you want to read the rest of this story: Maui Police Investigate Possible Hate Crime (KITV Honolulu)
Views of Maui (Canoe Travel)
For most of us, the word “Maui” brings thoughts of surfers riding the waves on the North Shore, fire dancers, deep sandy beaches and, well, pineapples. See the original article posted here at the source website: Views of Maui (Canoe Travel)
Arson suspected as fire guts luxury home on Maui (Honolulu Advertiser)
Maui firefighters worked all night Saturday to extinguish a house fire in Kapalua. No one was injured. Arson is suspected. Read more on this article at the original here: Arson suspected as fire guts luxury home on Maui (Honolulu Advertiser)
Maui County to enter settlement talks with Molokai Properties (Honolulu Advertiser)
WAILUKU, Maui – Saying Maui County has an “advantageous position” in its lawsuit against Molokai Properties Ltd., the county’s lead civil attorney asked for and received permission on Friday from Maui County Council members to enter into settlement negotiations… Read some more details about this story here: Maui County to enter settlement talks with Molokai Properties... [Read more...]
State boys basketball: Kamehameha Maui wins D-I consolation final (The Maui News)
HONOLULU — Kamehameha Schools Maui defeated Waiakea 53-43 in the First Hawaiian Bank Boys Basketball Division I State Championships consolation final on Friday at the Stan Sheriff Center, while the other two Maui Interscholastic League teams in the event were eliminated with losses in fifth-place semifinals. Read the rest of this article at the original source site here: State boys basketball:... [Read more...]
Maui officials discuss upcoming plastic bag ban (Honolulu Advertiser)
WAILUKU — Maui County residents and visitors go through 50 million plastic bags every year. That’s right, said county Recycling Coordinator Hana Steel, 50 million. View the original post article at the soucre site here: Maui officials discuss upcoming plastic bag ban (Honolulu Advertiser)
Facing $14M budget deficit, Maui to restrict spending (Honolulu Advertiser)
Maui County Finance Director Kalbert Young says the county is facing a nearly $14 million budget shortfall for the current fiscal year that ends June 30. Here is the full story on this at the original source post: Facing $14M budget deficit, Maui to restrict spending (Honolulu Advertiser)
Maui Police say Hiker Laura Vogel’s Disappearance is Suspicious (CNN)
The search for a hiker who vanished while camping alone on the cliffs of Maui, Hawaii, has been suspended, but police say their investigation is still going full force. Laura Vogel, 43, was last heard from on February 21 while hiking by Pauwela Point, in Haiku, Hawaii. That night she sent a text message to a friend, saying she planned to camp out and was “meeting all the locals.” Friends... [Read more...]
Minnesota woman dies in Maui bicycle accident (Honolulu Advertiser)
A Minnesota woman who lost control of her bicycle during a downhill bicycle tour on Maui died on Wednesday, the Maui News reported. Originally posted at the following website article page: Minnesota woman dies in Maui bicycle accident (Honolulu Advertiser)
Maui Rotary selling park pavers to support teachers (Honolulu Advertiser)
The Rotary Club of Kïhei-Wailea is wrapping up the sale of custom-engraved bricks that have funded more than $35,000 in scholarships and support for teachers on Maui. Follow this web link to read the full article at the source site: Maui Rotary selling park pavers to support teachers (Honolulu Advertiser)
Maui Tsunami Wave Surge Was Not A Big Threat!
So it came and it went and most of us on Maui didn’t even notice. The big wave Tsunami event that was predicted and many feared just did not happen. Sure there were some tidal like surges into harbors and creeks with a few feet of extra water rushing in and out within just a few minutes, but that was it! But if you did not know there was meant to be a Tsunami taking place then everything appeared... [Read more...]
