Archive for November, 2007

Haleakala Sunrise Attracts Tens of Thousands of Maui Visitors Each Year

“It was unbelievable” one visitor said. “It was unbelievably cold” said another. “We never even saw the sun” said yet another. Watching the sunrise from atop Maui’s 10,000 foot Haleakala has taken on mythic proportions. And, on a good day the mountain can live up to the hype. On a less than good day it […]

Slaughterhouse Beach (Mokuleia Bay)

On to Slaughterhouse Beach. Just begin a leisurely drive along Maui’s Highway 30, through Lahaina, Kaanapali, Kahana and Kapalua. You’ll find Slaughterhouse Beach just north of the 32 mile marker. There’s a parking area on the ocean side of the road. Slaughterhouse’s official name is Mokuleia Bay.
Be ready to walk down more than a 100 […]

Ban on Haleakala Bike Tours Extended

The 60 day ban on commercial bike tours in Haleakala National Park has been extended until at least February, according to The Maui News.
Park Superintendent Marilyn H. Parris said the extension is necessary to allow the park to analyze all of the information it has received pertaining to bike tours within the park.
The […]