The Last Wild Coast
Maui's southern shore is a land of startling contrasts: barren lava, soaring cliffs, and a wetland that humans are fighting to restore.
Into the House of the Sun
A millennium before Haleakala became a national park, Hawaiians traversed its moonscape crater. On the park’s centennial, we reprise that journey.
Kīpahulu Hike: This Way To the Waterfall
We visit Waimoku, the roughly 400-foot falls cascading down the face of a U-shaped valley headland at the end of two-mile Pīpīwai Trail.
Maui’s Down Under: Snorkeling Spots
A quick guide to Maui snorkeling spots. From Honolua Bay, Kapalua to Hulopoe Bay, Lanai, explore beneath the surface.
In the House of the Sun
Taller than Everest, quieter than the Mojave, Haleakalā has a power all its own.
Trail of Bays
Kapalua Coastal Trail
The 1.76-mile Kapalua Coastal Trail traces a coastline of warm-hued beaches and rugged lava points, where hikers can admire views of the...
Forbidden Landscape
The harsh terrain of the Ahihi-Kina'u Natural Area Reserve in South Maui hides rare & fragile treasures in its lava.
Kamakou Preserve
The Molokai native forest includes 2,774 acres home to many native plants that cannot be found anywhere else in the world.
A Sacred Path
Exploring Maui’s places of worship is a pilgrimage into the rich and compelling history of this multicultural island.
Where the Wild Things Are: Maui Pig Hunt
Wild pigs threaten Hawai‘i’s landscape. Local hunters offer a solution.
Honolua Bay
A Maui surf photographer's 50-year love affair
Story and photographs by Erik Aeder
My high school notebooks were filled with sketches of perfect tropical bays I...
Maui North Shore Road Trip
Baldwin Avenue begins at sea level on Maui's north shore, and winds its way up the mountain to the crossroads of an old cowboy town. In between lies a century and a half of island history.
Cycling Moloka‘i’s Less-Traveled Trails
Exploring Moloka‘i on two wheels, rather than four, encourages you to slow your pace and connect with the island’s rhythms.
Trial by Trail: Waihee Ridge Trail
Hiking the Waihee Ridge Trail is one of the wonders of Maui. Located along the West Maui Mountains, getting there is an adventure in itself.
Jaws: A Bite Out of History
Three surfers chronicle their encounters with one of the most infamous waves in the world.
Maui Beaches for Kids
Get the most of the Maui coast with our age-appropriate picks for kids from toddler to teen.
Maui Bike Park: Blazing Saddles
A pioneer in extreme mountain biking creates an outdoor playground designed for fun.
Time Traveler
Visitors can now use an app to explore Lana‘i, providing a meaningful opportunity for people to experience a place unlike anywhere else on Earth.
My Own Private Tour
Move over, Lance! Our writer takes on the Hana Highway by bike and finds a thrilling substitute for the Tour de France's tough mountain climbs.
In the Realm Between Ao and Pō
A full-moon hike through the Waihe‘e coastal dunes offers an entry into the land of wandering.
Kahakuloa Journey
West Maui's wild, windward coast boasts spectacular views, blowholes, and bell stones, a picturesque village--and a serpentine ride the makes the road to Hana seem tame.