Waiheʻe Ridge Trail Hike

One of Maui’s most famous treks rewards hikers with sweeping views of the interior of the West Maui Mountains, waterfall vistas, and an abundance of native plant and animal life.   This is Waiheʻe Ridge Trail.   Waiheʻe Ridge Trail is a five-mile round...

All About Kiawe Trees

Rugged, barbed, and wild, the kiawe trees of Maui offer an incongruous and yet dramatic touch to the island’s lovely landscape. Otherwise known as Hawaii’s mesquite tree, kiawes are primarily characterized by their intriguing oddness: In a terrain largely defined by...

10 Hidden Maui Dangers

Between the crystal-clear water and perennially perfect weather, one would think that Maui doesn’t have a dark thing about it.   Mahalo to Bike Maui for this great article!  Read another great article of theirs about Haleakala. Think again. As part of the most...

Maui Fauna of the Month: Gecko

  There are few things as evocative of Hawaii as the oh-so-prevalent gecko. Appearing on everything from key rings to coffee cups, geckos have long served as a delightful reminder of Hawaii’s playful nature, right up there with the quintessential tropical...

Axis Deer – Maui Animal of the Month

From the kiawe fields in Makena to the rainforest jungles of Hana, herds of white-spotted axis deer roam Maui’s wilderness, searching for food in open pastures, causing mayhem on golf courses, and crying out in their telltale yelps. Otherwise known as chital or...

Myths of Maui Luau

Another popular West Maui attraction, Royal Lahaina Luau is one of the longest-running luaus on The Valley Isle. Located on a picturesque oceanfront garden overlooking Ka’anapali Beach, guests will be treated to an authentic Polynesian revue featuring music and dance...