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 ...
MIL BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Maui High boys topple King Kekaulike, 58-42 (The Maui News)
If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!Vevesi Uta scored 14 points as the Maui High School boys basketball team defeated King Kekaulike 58-42 on Saturday night at the Sabers’ gym. With the win, the Sabers improved to 4-6 in Maui Interscholastic League play. Read more details on this from the original source article: MIL BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Maui High... [Read more...]
Na Koa Ikaika Maui unveils logo, uniforms (The Maui News)
WAILUKU – Now we know what they will look like. Na Koa Ikaika Maui of the independent Golden Baseball League recently unveiled their uniforms and logo the team will sport when it begins play in May. Originally posted at the following website article page: Na Koa Ikaika Maui unveils logo, uniforms (The Maui News)
$10M campaign launched to restore Maui Catholic school ‘gem’ (Honolulu Advertiser)
WAILUKU, Maui – St. Anthony Junior Senior High School has launched a $10 million capital and endowment campaign that aims to provide tuition assistance and raise teacher salaries. Continue reading to get the full story and more details here: $10M campaign launched to restore Maui Catholic school ‘gem’ (Honolulu Advertiser)
Maui County fund helps 7 families buy their first homes (Honolulu Advertiser)
WAIHEE, Maui – Seven families have purchased homes using money from the county’s first-time homebuyers fund, the county announced last week. The rest of this story including full details can be found here: Maui County fund helps 7 families buy their first homes (Honolulu Advertiser)
Pflueger Acura Maui closes; workers let go; lots for sale (The Maui News)
KAHULUI – The Pflueger Acura Maui dealership has been closed, and it and the adjacent Pflueger Hyundai dealership lot, which was abandoned some months ago, are for sale. See more about hsi and get more details here: Pflueger Acura Maui closes; workers let go; lots for sale (The Maui News)
Queen Victoria’s Momentous Maiden Call To Maui (Cruise Addicts)
Countdown to Queen Elizabeth – 254 days As Queen Mary 2 made her maiden call to Cochin in India and headed to Phuket in Thailand, her sister, Queen Victoria had crossed the Pacific to make her maiden call to the port of Lahaina on the Hawaiian island of Maui. It was the ship’s first visit to See all the details on this at the original posted article: Queen Victoria’s Momentous Maiden Call... [Read more...]
Oahu, Maui County Can Expect More Showers (KITV Honolulu)
Forecasters say Oahu and Maui County residents may see some heavy showers throughout Tuesday. See all the details on this at the original posted article: Oahu, Maui County Can Expect More Showers (KITV Honolulu)
Planting seeds on Maui (The Maui News)
KAHULUI – The grand opening is still three weeks away, but the shelves at the first Whole Foods Market on Maui are beginning to fill up. Read the full original post at the source website: Planting seeds on Maui (The Maui News)
Omidyar-backed sustainable-ag group takes over Maui’s Kapalua Farms (Honolulu Advertiser)
Pierre Omidyar, who invested in Maui Land & Pineapple Co. stock when the company was being pushed in a greener direction, is now supporting a for-profit/charitable combination that is taking over ML&P’s Kapalua Farms, one of the largest organic farms in the state. Read the rest of this interesting article right here: Omidyar-backed sustainable-ag group takes over Maui’s Kapalua... [Read more...]
Maui loan firm files for bankruptcy (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaii: A Wailuku industrial loan company that was ordered to stop taking deposits and investment money from customers has filed for bankruptcy. Maui Industrial Loan & Finance Co. Inc. Read more on this article at the original here: Maui loan firm files for bankruptcy (Honolulu Advertiser)
UH president: ‘Maui College’ not just name (The Maui News)
KAHULUI – Although the formal designation is not expected until next month, University of Hawaii President M.R.C. Greenwood told a group of Maui business leaders Friday that she is ready to start calling MCC “Maui College.” This is the link to the original article at the source site: UH president: ‘Maui College’ not just name (The Maui News)
Maui lawmakersâ reactions mixed (The Maui News)
Two Maui state House of Representatives members said on Friday that they are disappointed that they will not be able to vote on a bill that would allow same-sex civil unions in Hawaii. The rest of this story including full details can be found here: Maui lawmakersâ reactions mixed (The Maui News)
Kihei woman is Maui’s first traffic fatality of 2010 (Honolulu Advertiser)
A 42-year-old Kihei woman became Maui’s first traffic fatality of the year Tuesday night when she was struck by a sport utility vehicle while standing in a lane on Piilani Highway in Kihei. Go here now if you want to see the original article: Kihei woman is Maui’s first traffic fatality of 2010 (Honolulu Advertiser)
