![]() ![]() Stroll the Iao Valley Lookout Trail or the Ethnobotanical Loop to see the Iao Needle that served as a lookout for Maui’s forces back in 1790. Iao Valley is a sacred place to Hawaiians, as it holds historical significance from the battle of Kepaniwai where King Kamehameha I defeated Maui’s forces to then unite the islands. This park is a must visit for those wanting mountain views, mini waterfalls and streams, and green valleys. One of my favorite places on Maui is Iao Valley State Park, located in Central Maui. Pipiwai Trail is a very famous hike with a mesmerizing waterfall and hike through a bamboo forest that is located inside the park (past Hana). What time of the day should you go? Sunrise or sunset (unless you’re hiking) When you’re up there it makes you feel like you’re looking out of an airplane window. It is the best place to see beautiful sunrises/sunsets, hiking, star gazing, and a safe haven for some endangered species. Haleakala is known as the “House of the Sun” and once you get on top of this 10,023 ft mountain you will understand why. ![]() If someone turns their hazards on behind you, it means they want to pass you! General rules of the road: let locals past, they know the roads well and drive on it at their own pace- it is their neighborhood and land you are visiting so be respectful. If you don’t feel comfortable driving never fear, there are tours through Hana available! It does get crowded (especially during high season) so you have to be careful where you park or you might get a fine. Warning: For some, it is a hard drive since majority of this road is one lane bridges. Two most popular stops are Twin Falls and Wai‘anapanapa State Park (the black sand beach-need reservation to visit)! This whole road is filled with amazing stops- just stop wherever you see something that catches your eye and I promise it will lead somewhere beautiful! This road is where the white, red and black sand beaches are located. There is truly no other experience like it with 64 miles of 620 curves and 59 one lane bridges surrounded by lush green forests, waterfalls, beaches, and mountains. No matter who you ask, if you are visiting Maui, the Road to Hana will always be anyone’s first recommendation. BEST BEACH TO SEE TURTLES & WINDSURFERS IN PAIA?.LAHAINA FRONT STREET AND THE BANYAN TREE.GO CLIFF JUMPING AT BLACK ROCK BEACH + ENJOY THE BEACH.What trail is a must hike in the National Park?.What time of the day should you go? Sunrise or sunset (unless you’re hiking).Make sure to follow leave no trace principles when exploring the outdoors, be kind, support local businesses and people, wear reef safe safe sunscreen (do not bring spray sunscreen to Hawaii), and keep your distance away from marine life. When visiting the islands remember to: be a traveler, not a tourist. ![]() There are so many places to discover here and never a shortage of pretty beaches, but if you are short on time, I have narrowed down a list of the top 10 things to do if you are visiting the beautiful island of Maui □ I am so grateful that I got to live and explore this beautiful island dnd am happy to share the top 10 things every traveler should attempt to see/do when they are visiting. If you have been to other islands, Maui is said to be the combination of both Oahu and Kauai, not too busy but not too quiet either. Maui is the second largest of the Hawaiian Islands and is also known as the Valley Isle since it is nestled between two mountains- Haleakala and the West Maui Mountains. You can actually see the other islands of Lanai, Molokai, Kaho’olawe, and even the Big Island in the distance. Maui is a BEAUTIFUL Hawaiian Island filled with so many different landscapes from lava fields, waterfalls, beautiful sandy beaches ( white, red and black sand), lush forests, yellow and green mountains and a dormant volcano. ![]()
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