Do you think there are too many people headed up to the summit of Haleakala to watch the sunrise? If so, officials at Haleakala National Park want to hear from you. That's because they're conducting a new Environmental Assessment (EA) "to address overcrowding and resource concerns" at the summit, according to a June 15 park news release. Here's more detail on what park … [Read more...] about Haleakala National Park wants your comments for their new Sunrise Summit Visitation Environmental Assessment
Makawao
Build A Better World With Boxes at the Makawao Public Library
On Saturday, June 10, children 5 and up are invited to an hour of stories and activities all about the amazing things that can be built with boxes, paper and other simple materials. Play Giant Jenga, build a cardboard tower, fly happy helicopters and more! All materials will be provided. 10am. Makawao Public Library, (1159 Makawao Ave.); 808-573-8785; … [Read more...] about Build A Better World With Boxes at the Makawao Public Library
New Petition to Add Maui Bus Service between Paia and Makawao
Upcountry Maui residents have started a petition to add more convenient bus service between Paia and Makawao. Despite the two districts being adjacent to each other, the current travel time is over two and half hours on the bus–the same time it would take to travel from Makawao to Kapalua. This is because the route in place (bus rote 40) first travels to the island's central … [Read more...] about New Petition to Add Maui Bus Service between Paia and Makawao
Checking out the new Maui USO exhibit at the Makawao History Museum
So this weekend my girlfriend and I drove up to Makawao and walked around town. One of our stops was the Makawao History Museum, which is displaying a new exhibit on the old USO [United Services Organizations] Crossroads Club that was housed in what is now Casanova during World War II. It's a tiny exhibit, but then again, it's part of a tiny museum, so it all balances … [Read more...] about Checking out the new Maui USO exhibit at the Makawao History Museum
Maui Bird Conservation Center open house in Makawao
There’s an Open House at the Maui Bird Conservation Center in Makawao on Saturday, Dec. 3 and Sunday, Dec. 4. There will be presentations, keiki activities, MBCC merchandise for sale and a guided tour of the birds, aviaries and grounds. Please book in advance because attendance for the guided tours is limited. Tour times will be 8am, 10am, 12pm and 2pm on both days. Free. Maui … [Read more...] about Maui Bird Conservation Center open house in Makawao