July-August 2013

July-August 2013 issue of Maui Nō Ka ʻOi Magazine

lobelia grayana

Behold the Lobelia

The Lobelia Grayana is an endangered lavender flower that grows in Waikamoi Preserve on Maui. Ancient Hawaiians called this plant opelu.
Troon Golf

Troon Story

Troon Golf sharpens your golf skills on the course with drills and lessons to condition better practices.
Nobu, Lanai restaurant

Nobu Lanai

Nobuyuki Matsuhisa opens Nobu Lanai at the Four Seasons Manele Bay, taking traditional Japanese sushi and visually creating a new style of decadent cuisine, Nobu Style.
Maui trapeze

Higher Education

Emerald City Trapeze Arts in Lahaina opened late last year, and people are really starting to catch on.
canvas bag jack spade

Beachy Keen

A few savvy ideas on what to bring when you head to the beach.
Polihale beach Kauai

Hawaii’s Best Beaches

Top beaches in Hawaii in these categories: best family beach, most iconic features, best snorkeling, and most romantic beach sunsets in Hawaiʻi.
tropical swimwear maui

Water Colors: Maui Swimwear

You can find a wide spectrum of swimwear on Maui that sizzles in any shade. Check out this sexy island selection of bikinis and bright colors for what to wear this summer in the sun.
maui beaches

Da Beaches of Maui County

Tita shares her memories and choices for the best beaches on Maui and talks about the famous Waikiki Beach on Oahu where her family picks seaweed fresh off the beach and eats it.
Hawaiian immersion schools

Olelo Hawaii

A revolution is happening in Island schools, as Hawaiian-immersion students find the keys to unlock their culture.
Haleakala Ranch Maui

Haleakala Ranch

At this ranch, story is really not about cows or even about ranching. It's about land management. Open space. Preservation of primeval forest. Running a good business. Having a damn good time with horses. Helping the people.