Adventure

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Haleakala Maui by Chris Archer

In the House of the Sun

Taller than Everest, quieter than the Mojave, Haleakalā has a power all its own.
Maui raceway

Hot Wheels

At Maui Raceway Park, life’s a drag — and that’s a good thing.
maui scuba adventure

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.
Makua Rothman on Jaws, Maui

Jaws: A Bite Out of History

Three surfers chronicle their encounters with one of the most infamous waves in the world.
canoe adventures

The Pull of History

The ocean holds endless lessons in Hawaiian culture and tradition.

The Night Ocean

When the sun goes down, Maui's ocean enthusiasts come out to play.
bicycle hana highway

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.
Lanai

Backroads of Lanaʻi

A trip to Lanai proves that there is even more to see off the beaten path. Hop in a four-wheeled vehicle and start exploring the road less travelled.
Kipahulu Maui Buggy

Helicopter & Buggy Tour

When it comes to exploring Maui, the sky’s the limit.
Waihe‘e Coastal Dunes & Wetlands Refuge

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.
25 travel tips for maui

25 Tips for Island Travellers

Plan the perfect vacation with tips from our insider guide to Maui. Discover the best activities for foodies, history buffs, adventurers and more.
maui yacht trip

The Lure of Luxury

For the ultimate Maui dream vacation, book a private luxury yacht for the day, where you can fish, snorkel and stand-up paddle in comfort and style.
Haleakala cabin trib

Peak Performance: Stewards of Haleakalā

Join a pickup team of volunteers helping to protect Haleakalā's fragile environment.
bodysurfing

The Naked Wave

What it is like to slide across a wave with just your body? Maui bodysurfers talk about this sport that involves hardly any equipment or limelight.
Maui Ranch Vacation

Your Own Private Ranch

Planning a luxury adventure in Maui is all about exploring the possibilities.
lanai camping

Happy Campers

Finding serenity (and sanity) at Lana‘i’s Hulopo‘e Beach
paragliding

The Flight of the Felix

Have you ever wanted to fly? Paragliding is about as close as you can get without growing feathers.
gung ho sailing

Gung Ho Sailing

During a lesson aboard the Gung Ho, you’ll work the lines, winches and sails, getting a workout while enjoying views of four different islands.
Pink caps Maui

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.
Maui Forest Bird Recovery

Restoring the Forest

Habitat loss is threatening Maui’s rare endemic birds. Can rebuilding the ecosystem bring them back?
SUP maui

Stand Up and Paddle!

See what's SUP in a water sport that's head and shoulders above the rest.

Pull!

Lanai Sporting Clays offers the thrill of the hunt for those who wouldn't hurt a fly.

All Aboard!

Trilogy Excursions Trilogy Excursions celebrates 50 years with dolphin, whale sightings, exclusive Lāna‘i sailings and Mom Coon’s world-famous cinnamon buns.  By Carla Tracy, Dining Editor With the...
Molokai mule ride

Molokai Mule Ride

Travel by mule down the world’s tallest sea cliffs to Kalaupapa Peninsula, the most isolated part of the major Hawaiian Islands, site of the former leper colony to which Father Damien gave his life.
Maui church

A Sacred Path

Exploring Maui’s places of worship is a pilgrimage into the rich and compelling history of this multicultural island.
Maui Helicopter Lesson

Flying Without Wings

The R44, light and compact, was designed to make helicopter flying available to anyone.
scuba diving maui hawaii

Liquid Assets

A beginner learns to scuba dive—and introduces us to Maui's tropical reef life.