Makena State Park is on the shoreline of Makena (south of Kihei and Wailea) on the Island of Maui. There are two beaches and a dormant volcanic cinder cone on the 165 acre park. Big Beach is a kilometer-long crescent … Continue reading →
The trail up Waihee Ridge starts on a side road off the Kahekili “Highway” (at mile 6.9) on the north side of the West Maui Mountain Range. A good road leads to a parking area and a signed trail. … Continue reading →
Much of the Island of Mauai is Haleakala, a 10 000 foot shield volcano. We can drive to the summit, entering Haleakala National Park on the way up. The Visitors Center is on the rim, just below the highest point … Continue reading →
The road on the west coast of Maui goes south past Kihei, through Wailea and then ends at Kahena. At the end of the paved road, a narrow road winds through lava flows in the Ahihi Natural Preserve before ending … Continue reading →
Kealia Pond National Wildlife Reserve is located just north of Kihei on Maui. A viewing platform of the larger pond is found one mile north of Kihei on the northeast side. On the other side of the pond off the … Continue reading →