Gone with the Wind
We explore kitesurfing lessons at one the world’s greatest kitesurfing destinations—Kanahā Beach.
Where the Wild Things Are: Maui Pig Hunt
Wild pigs threaten Hawai‘i’s landscape. Local hunters offer a solution.
The Last Wild Coast
Maui's southern shore is a land of startling contrasts: barren lava, soaring cliffs, and a wetland that humans are fighting to restore.
Forbidden Landscape
The harsh terrain of the Ahihi-Kina'u Natural Area Reserve in South Maui hides rare & fragile treasures in its lava.
Maui’s Chinatown
The Chinese community in Upcountry Maui helped feed the 49ers of the California Gold Rush, and a now-and-then resident who became the father of modern China.
Into the House of the Sun
A millennium before Haleakala became a national park, Hawaiians traversed its moonscape crater. On the park’s centennial, we reprise that journey.
Maui Beaches for Kids
Get the most of the Maui coast with our age-appropriate picks for kids from toddler to teen.
Kamakou Preserve
The Molokai native forest includes 2,774 acres home to many native plants that cannot be found anywhere else in the world.
Sundays with Moray
Among humans, open-water swimmers have perhaps the most primal place in Maui’s Pacific pantheon. They don’t talk about being on the water, but in its embrace.
10 Great Maui Adventures
The toughest part of creating a list of Maui adventures? Narrowing it down.
Cycling Moloka‘i’s Less-Traveled Trails
Exploring Moloka‘i on two wheels, rather than four, encourages you to slow your pace and connect with the island’s rhythms.
Maui’s Night Sky
Its feet on the ocean floor, its head above the clouds, Haleakala offers an unparalleled view for contemplating the cosmos.
Maui Bike Park: Blazing Saddles
A pioneer in extreme mountain biking creates an outdoor playground designed for fun.
Maui North Shore Road Trip
Baldwin Avenue begins at sea level on Maui's north shore, and winds its way up the mountain to the crossroads of an old cowboy town. In between lies a century and a half of island history.
Time Traveler
Visitors can now use an app to explore Lana‘i, providing a meaningful opportunity for people to experience a place unlike anywhere else on Earth.
Thirty-hour Getaway to Lānaʻi
How to pack a leisurely, luxurious vacation into less than a weekend? The answer is an island-hop away.
Above and Beyond
Champion waterman Kai Lenny is changing the standup paddleboard industry with breakneck speed.
Hiking Hālawa
This remote Moloka‘i valley is home to hardy Hawaiians, lizard deities, and fish that climb waterfalls.
My Own Private Tour
Move over, Lance! Our writer takes on the Hana Highway by bike and finds a thrilling substitute for the Tour de France's tough mountain climbs.
In the Realm Between Ao and Pō
A full-moon hike through the Waihe‘e coastal dunes offers an entry into the land of wandering.
Maui’s Wild West: Explore Kapalua
From native forests to windswept coastlines, Kapalua's hiking trails offer rich exploration.
Adventure X
More than 200 species of marine life inhabit Molokini crater. Whether endemic, indigenous, or introduced, all combine to create an aquatic kaleidoscope out on the reef.
Maui’s Down Under: Snorkeling Spots
A quick guide to Maui snorkeling spots. From Honolua Bay, Kapalua to Hulopoe Bay, Lanai, explore beneath the surface.