Maui Nō Ka ‘Oi Magazine 25th Anniversary

In contrast to modern hula, ancient hula is purely percussive.

From dousing flames, to diving underwater, to scaling mountains, rescuers must be prepared for anything—so they train for everything.

Humuhumunukunukuapuaa Hawaiis Reluctant Celebrity of the Sea story by Mona de Crinis photographs by Cesere Brothers   Sporting a rad retro look — dramatic eyeliner, blue lips, neon stripes...

Merwin is the seventeenth U.S. poet laureate. He accepted the honor in order to spread his favorite gospel: that humans belong to nature, not the other way around.

An island-hop from Maui, the forces of creation are putting on a spectacular fireworks show—and you’ve got a ringside seat.

Chasing history by outrigger canoe: a landlubber's log on a voyage to the Northwest Hawaiian Islands

Philanthropy is at the center of each piece of Maui Ku‘ia Estate Chocolate.

With discovery at the heart of his process, Maui abstract painter Douglas Chun draws inspiration from Chinese calligraphy and shoshin—a Zen Buddhist principle.

In the plaited leaves of the pandanus tree, a lauhala master passes along an ancient tradition.

Fifty years ago, Hawai'i added a fiftieth star to the Star Spangled Banner — and Maui would never be the same.

After her three-year odyssey around the globe, Hōkūle‘a’s youngest crewmembers prepare to take the helm.

Wild pigs threaten Hawai‘i’s landscape. Local hunters offer a solution.

At the Maui Polo Club, members continue a tradition where captains of the industry and cowboys have played side by side, and Maui’s paniolo are internationally known champions.

In rural East Maui, two communities are taking a stand to conserve a weird wild food — and with it, a part of their culture.

Its feet on the ocean floor, its head above the clouds, Haleakala offers an unparalleled view for contemplating the cosmos.

We asked Chef Isaac Bancaco to guide us through the preparation of a four-course feast. The innovative chef enthusiastically agreed to share a few of his favorite recipes.

Over the past two decades, Maui Nō Ka ‘Oi has reported on an array of island issues.

Launching Maui No Ka ‘Oi - The first issue was just fifty pages, and the publication came out four times a year.

Kimokeo Kapahulehua Kimokeo Foundation president and founder, waterman and voyaging outrigger canoe paddler Photo by Chris Amundson “Capturing the ike, the knowledge, of the kūpuna is important. Many...

Some eight species of dolphins call Hawaii’s waters home; one is the best twirling dolphin in the world.

Shifting sands blow across Moloka‘i’s wild western coast.

Printed in Summer 2001

Hōkūlani Haila Hi‘ileiali‘i Holt Kumu Hula of Pau O Hiiaka Director of Kahokuala, Hawaiian Cultural Arts Institute at University of Hawaii Maui College “I want every Hawaiian child...

Living Pono Nature meets design in this ecofriendly Ha‘ikū home. story by Lara McGlashan photography by Ryan Siphers I pull off the busy Hāna Highway and onto an...

Printed Summer/Fall 1997

Escaping Sea Foam photograph by DREW SULOCK   CANON 6D, 1/4000 SECond, F3.2 ISO 200, 70-200 MM L Series LENS, 200 MM   When Maui photographer Drew Sulock is...