Makawao Forest Reserve Remains Closed After Hurricane Lala Trail Damage
Hawaii Public Radio reported that Makawao State Forest Reserve — Maui’s most popular local recreation area — remains closed following severe damage from Hurricane Lala last month. State crews are working to restore access, but officials warn closures could continue for an extended period with no firm reopening date set. Makawao State Forest Reserve, spanning […]
Four Seasons Wailea Opens Hawaiian Cultural Garden Honoring Queen Liliʻuokalani
Multiple outlets reported that Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea has unveiled The Queen’s Garden: Uluhaimalama, a new cultural experience in the resort’s interior courtyard dedicated to Hawaiʻi’s last reigning monarch. The self-guided experience was developed with Hawaiian cultural practitioners and kumu, and is open to guests as well as the broader community. The Queen’s […]
Hāna Highway Runner Event Sept. 12 May Slow Guest Travel
About 450 runners in 75 teams will run along Hāna Highway from Kahului to Hāna on Saturday, Sept. 12, starting at 5 a.m. and officially ending at 2:15 p.m. No lane closures are planned, but drivers should expect runners along the shoulder throughout the day. The Hāna Relay will take place along Hāna Highway on […]
Makawao Forest Reserve Closed Indefinitely After Hurricane Lala Trail Damage
Hurricane Lala left Makawao State Forest Reserve — Maui’s most popular outdoor recreation area — with extensive trail and road damage, prompting an indefinite closure. State crews are prioritizing emergency access routes before addressing trail restoration, with no reopening date set. Makawao State Forest Reserve and Kula Forest Reserve remain closed to the public following […]
Kaanapali Hotels Now Half the Price of Wailea, Drawing Visitors Back to West Maui
A recent firsthand comparison found Kaanapali hotel rates averaging roughly half those in Wailea, with West Maui showing signs of recovery as a visitor destination post-Lahaina fire. Front Street in Lahaina has reopened to traffic and new restaurants. Kaanapali nightly hotel rates averaged $412 in May vs. $665 in Wailea, a gap that is attracting […]
HTA Moves Forward with Reservations and Shuttle System at Honolua Bay
The Hawaii Tourism Authority is rolling out a reservation and shuttle system at Honolua Bay in West Maui to reduce overcrowding. The plan, approved by Gov. Josh Green, is part of a broader Destination Management Action Plan that also addresses the Road to Hana. Visitors would be required to make reservations and park offsite, then […]
Maui 5K Returns March 2027 — Early Registration Open Now
The 16th annual Maui 5K, hosted at Mā’alaea by Maui Ocean Center, is scheduled for March 7, 2027, with discounted registration available through October 1. Last year’s event drew over 1,500 participants and raised a record $83,000 for local schools. The race runs from 6–9 a.m. on March 7, 2027, with a 5K route through […]
Free Monthly Mokuʻula Immersive Film Screening Returns Sept. 11 in Maui
The Lahaina Restoration Foundation is hosting a free 360-degree film about the historic Lahaina site Mokuʻula on September 11 at Maui Ocean Center’s The Sphere. The screening is part of a recurring monthly series open to both residents and visitors. The free screening of ‘E Hoʻi Ka Nani I Mokuʻula’ takes place Friday, Sept. 11 […]
Free U.S. Navy Rock Band Concerts Coming to Maui Aug 31 & Sept 3
The U.S. Pacific Fleet Band will perform two free public rock concerts on Maui at the end of August and early September 2026. Shows are hosted by the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation. Two free concerts are scheduled: August 31 at Ichiro ‘Iron’ Maehara Baseball Stadium (4:00 p.m.) and September 3 at […]
Four Seasons Wailea Opens All-Day Café and Retail Concept with Madhappy
The Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea has launched Pantry Maui, a new all-day café and lifestyle retail space developed in partnership with wellness-fashion brand Madhappy. The venue is open to both resort guests and the general public daily from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pantry Maui blends premium grab-and-go food, specialty beverages, and branded […]