Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area Halfway there, the pave gives out and it’s 4WD-only territory. Ten acres nestled in the fog belt of the Kula Forest Reserve, it’s the borderland between Fern Gully and Narnia, from some sad Hawaiian dreamscape. Until recently, the trick to reserving the single cabin was to call the DLNR Division of State Parks a year in advance, but now … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2010: Best Place to Start Family Traditions on Maui: Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area
Best Maui Sports Activities Parks and Recreation 2010
MauiTime Best of Maui 2010: Best Place to See Dragonballz on Maui: Sun Yat Sen Park, Keokea
Sun Yat Sen Park, Keokea Sadly, this Edit Pick is in memoriam. Dragon junk can still be seen in Iao Valley, but its Keokea counterpart has been castrated. This Upcountry park is home to a standing statue of its namesake—Chinese revolutionary Sun Yat-Sen—but is hallmarked by two large, faux stone lions (and two little ones flanking the park’s entrance, too). Rather … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2010: Best Place to See Dragonballz on Maui: Sun Yat Sen Park, Keokea
MauiTime Best of Maui 2010: Best Locals Beach on Maui: Baby Beach Spreckelsville/Paia
Baby Beach Spreckelsville/Paia Baby Beach in Paia offers a twofold service as the Best Locals’ Beach. First, its natural lagoon provides a safe environment for the whole family, be it the little one’s first swimming lesson or just marveling at the wonders hidden in the tide pools. For the older kids, it’s walking distance to Baldwin Beach and Paia Bay, which are great for … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2010: Best Locals Beach on Maui: Baby Beach Spreckelsville/Paia
MauiTime Best of Maui 2010: Best Hike on Maui: Bamboo Forest
Bamboo Forest This is arguably the quintessential Hana hike, the one every visitor should do and every kama’aina should do again. It’s got all the essential elements—mud, bridges, waterfalls—and, of course, the bamboo: towering, majestic, creaking, closing in around you almost to the point of claustrophobia. East Maui offers so many treasures it’s hard to say one stands … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2010: Best Hike on Maui: Bamboo Forest
MauiTime Best of Maui 2010: Best Activity Company on Maui: Trilogy Excursions
Trilogy Excursions Trilogy Excursions takes one of the most striking features of living on an island (that is, being surrounded by water), and turns it into a wonderland of adventure. Whether it’s sailing, snorkeling or Scuba diving, Trilogy has got you covered. Wanna see some water-dwelling mammals? Trilogy offers dolphin and whale watching cruises. If you want see the … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2010: Best Activity Company on Maui: Trilogy Excursions