Na Wai ‘Eha

Farmers, environmentalists, and the pressures of development vie for Wailuku's contested streams.
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Side Dish: Ohno Grinds

Miz G reflects on the 'Aipono Awards, Apolo Ohno, and Chef James' bun in the oven.
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Joy Ride: Da Maui Sleigh

A father-son holiday tradition rolls on.
Michael Mahnensmith

Sole Man

Cobbler in Lahaina, Maui makes custom sandals like those worn 3,000 years ago by desert warriors.
Maui pineapple fields

Aloha, Pine

When Maui Land & Pineapple Company stopped planting fruit last December, it looked like the end of an era—and an island way of life.
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Sparkling Wines

Champagne is the epitome of sparkling wines, which is why we often reserve it for special occasions. Choosing one begins with understanding how sparkling wines are made.
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Natural by Design

Want a great indoor environment? Get in touch with the elements.

Honolua

Honolua A Maui surf photographer's 50-year love affair story and photographs by Erik Aeder My high school notebooks were filled with sketches of perfect tropical bays I...
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Chef’s Kitchen

Dining editor Marti Rosenquist samples brand new Maui eatery, 100 Wines, and talks with Chef Lyndon Honda about this latest culinary concept.
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Hot Properties

Maui's hot real estate for rent & for sale.

2018 Shaka List

Every year, we celebrate the people, places, plants, animals, traditions, and initiatives that make Maui nō ka ‘oi—the best.
publisher's note

Puddle Jump to Maui

Our publisher shares her vacation stories, then introduces our Travel Issue, where you can find tons of reasons to start exploring Maui.

Sweet Memories: Komoda Store and Bakery

Komoda store and bakery celebrates 105 years in Makawao.
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Laird Hamilton & Dave Kalama Lend A Hand

Two celebrated watermen test their limits to raise awareness of autism.
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Shark Pups

When you enter the ocean this fall, remember that it’s not just the sharks’ home; it’s their nursery.
kolea lau nui

Painting the Forest Red

The legends, information and uses of the kolea lau nui tree.
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Native Intelligence

Native Intelligence in Wailuku, Maui, is a cultural resource center disguised as a store.
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Getting Good and Dirty – Part 2

A volunteer trip to Pu‘u Makua lands our writer on top of the clouds to plant close to 1,000 koa and a‘ali‘i.
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Beach Beauties

Enjoying native Hawaiian flora doesn’t require a foray into the mountains; many beautiful blooms love the beach as much as we do.
SUP maui

Stand Up and Paddle!

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

Home Break

Pro surfer Dusty Payne builds on his love of Honolua Bay.

Autumn Harvest

In Hawai‘i, the ipu (bottle gourd) ripens in the fall.
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From the Publisher

May your own canoe—and your holidays—be filled with love, laughter, and the warmth of wonderful friends.
Lahaina

Resurrecting Moku‘ula

Bit by bit, archeologists are uncovering a forgotten island where kings once ruled and a sacred lizard kept watch.

The Hero Behind the Hero

The world knows Sun Yat-sen as the leader of one of the greatest revolutions of the twentieth century. Far fewer know the man who made that revolution possible, known as the Maui king.
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Diaper Diva

Wishing you a spring filled with sunshine, new beginnings, and people you love.
best holiday recipes

Holiday Test Kitchen 2015

The respect and camaraderie these Maui chefs share inspired us to ask them to help us create a holiday test kitchen — the first time we've had multiple cooks in the kitchen.