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Iao
Valley - Iao Needle on West Maui
Iao
Valley State Park is a “must-see” location on
Maui. It is a picturesque 10-acre park that is famous for
a 2,250-foot peak called "Iao Needle" by the locals.
It's
located about four miles from the Maui community of Wailuku
and boasts some of the most beautiful scenery on the island.
Iao
Valley is known to Hawaiians as a place where a sense of mana
(supernatural or divine powers), exist and ancient Hawaiians
named this valley in honor of the god 'Io. The park hosts
a nature center and heritage garden -- the Kepaniwai Heritage
Gardens.
There
are also nice restroom facilities on the grounds. It's a popular
site for
visitors and tourists to Maui, and people come to stroll the
grounds and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Iao Valley State
Park is open from 7AM to 7PM and there is no entrance fee.
Iao
State Park was the site of hundreds of Hawaiian battles and
the bones of fallen warriors were scattered throughout the
area. One of Maui's most famous battles took place here, and
history books refer to this location as a major burial ground
for Hawaiian chiefs (Ali'i).
This
location was also known as an important political and social
center in ancient Hawaiian days.
Directions:
The town of Kahului and Wailuku are both on the northern side
of Maui and are near the major airport. Take Hana Highway
from Kahului. It turns into Hwy. 32 in Wailuku. Stay on Hwy.
32 and there will be a sign at the intersection with Honoapiilani
Road pointing you to drive straight ahead on Hwy. 32.
Iao
Valley State Park is located just over four miles from the
heart of Wailuku, the financial district for Maui that also
houses local and state government offices.
There
is ample parking at Iao Valley State Park. In additon, there
are comfortable, clean restroom facilities and trash containers.
The
park closes at 7 PM and cars are towed after the closing hour.
Plan on spending about three hours at the park!
The
island of Maui boasts some of the best beaches
in the world. Maui beaches are known for calm water that is
crystal-clear in the early morning hours.
Some
of the best beaches are in two distinct locations - West
Maui
and South Maui. These are not all of the beaches on Maui -
just a few of the best!
Take
a few minutes to look at some of Maui's best beaches!
One
of the best snorkeling locations on Maui is the well-known
Black Rock area on the western side of the island.
Black
Rock is oceanside to the Sheraton-Maui
Resort & Spa and is a calm, crystal-clear snorkeling spot
for beginners and small children.
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Giant
Sea Turtles - Honu
Maui's
Giant Sea Turtles are called Honu in the hawaiian language
and are considered to be spiritual by locals. They can be
found at numerous places around the island and are on the
endangered species list.
On
Maui's west side is one of the nicest resort, dining and shopping
areas on the island - Kaanapali. It's located just off Hwy.
30 and a mile past Lahaina
Town. Famous Black Rock beach is located in the Kaanapali
Beach Resort area, along with Whaler's Village, numerous
resorts, and plenty of shopping and dining.
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Top
Snorkel Beaches
Maui
boasts some of the nicest snorrkeling beaches
in the world, with West Maui having the largest selection
of beaches with calm, clear water that is ideal for snorkelers
of all ages.. Enjoy a nice overview of these beaches!
Maui
has many out-of-the-way places to eat, offering a unique blend
of Asian and local Hawaiian flavors. Here are just a few!
* Jawz Fish Tacos
* Gazebo in Napili
* Aloha Mixed
Plate in Lahaina
* Kihei Caffe
in Kihei
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Swinging
Bridges Hike
The
hike to the Swinging Bridges is an easy 2 1/2 mile walk each
way and can be done in the early morning hours or late afternoon,
leaving you plenty of time to do other activities.
At
just over 10,000 feet in the air, Hakeakala Crater is one
of the most amazing places to visit on Maui - and on the planet!
The drive to Haleakala
National Park takes you through the beautiful "upcountry"
section of Maui. It's a leisure drive and is a "must-see"
location while visiting the island. Visit
Haleakala Crater and Volcano!
Iao
Valley State Park is a “must-see” location on
Maui. It is a picturesque 10-acre park that is famous for
a 2,250-foot peak called "Iao Needle" by the locals.
visitors and tourists to Maui, and people come to stroll the
grounds and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Iao Valley State
Park is open from 7AM to 7PM and there is no entrance fee.
Directions:
The town of Kahului and Wailuku are both on the northern side
of Maui and are near the major airport. Take Hana Highway
from Kahului. It turns into Hwy. 32 in Wailuku. Stay on Hwy.
32 and there will be a sign at the intersection with Honoapiilani
Road pointing you to drive straight ahead on Hwy. 32. 
Maui
has many out-of-the-way places to eat, offering a unique blend
of Asian and local Hawaiian flavors. Here are just a few!
