Maui No Ka Oi Magazine

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Rainy Season

Ho‘oilo starts in November and marks the rainy season in Hawaii. Micro climates and rain fall varies with wind, geography and elevation.
maui luxury plantation house

Plantation Princess

Leona Wilson's mansion offers youngsters a pattern for success.
limu

The Lure of Limu

The study of seaweed has enabled Hawaiian women—past and present—to sharpen their scientific eye, flavor bland meals, and exercise the art of metaphor.

Na Wai ‘Eha

Farmers, environmentalists, and the pressures of development vie for Wailuku's contested streams.
Whole Foods Brisket

Thank You for Smoking

The search for the best BBQ joints on Maui. Here are the top five restaurants scored on smoky, sweet, vinegary, fall off the bone, delicious meat.

2017 Maui Restaurant Awards

2017 Maui Restaurant Awards Gala will be Sunday, April 23, 2017 at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa.
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Grow Your Own Fireworks

Celebrate the Fourth of July with a different kind of firecracker, the papala. This endemic Hawaiian plant is a Roman candle made by nature.
Gordean Bailey

Island Royalty

Kumu hula and lei maker, Gordean Bailey has spent a lifetime sharing the culture of aloha.
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How Does Your Garden Grow?

This growing guide helps Maui residents determine the best vegetables within their area. From Upcountry to the West Side, there is a perfect bulb for you.
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Tiger Balm

Make this fun cocktail to celebrate 2022, the Year of the Tiger, or simply to ring in the weekend!
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By Dawn’s Early Light: Maui Sunrise

Our 5 favorite places on Maui to watch the sunrise (that aren't Haleakalā Crater)
Hawaiian immersion schools

Olelo Hawaii

A revolution is happening in Island schools, as Hawaiian-immersion students find the keys to unlock their culture.
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Species on the Brink: Hawaiian Hoary Bat

To catch a glimpse of a hoary bat, “watch a streetlight that attracts moths and bats are attracted to the moths."
Pineapple Jam Scone Mix

Lip Service

Maui snacks we think you'll relish.
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Little Red Menace

Little Fire Ants cause animal blindness and painful stings, among other problems.
octopus

Armed & Mysterious

He‘e (octopuses) have brief but magical lives.
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Wailuku Attractions + VIDEO

Follow your local guide and make the most of central Maui on this perfect day in Wailuku tour.
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Molten Art

Like these islands, glass begins in a hot, fluid state. The art is in what happens next.
tiny homes Maui

Think Small

Our island paradise is in the midst of an affordable-housing crisis. Could tiny houses be a solution?
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Behind The Rainbow

Why do Hawaiian skies put on the most amazing light shows?
Hawaiian weapons

The Weapon Maker’s Art

Wood and cordage, tooth and bone are used to recreate the ancient Hawaiian instruments of war. A modern weapons maker finds connection to a culture.

Old Lāhainā Lūʻau

Dance and music take audiences on a journey through time.   Story by Serene Gunnison Photographs by Joshua Hardin & Azelan Amundson A pair of torches scarcely illuminates...
Hawaiian snails

A Snail’s Pace

No one knows for sure how many Hawaiian land snails still exist.
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.
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A Passion For The Past

A plantation inspired Maui home designed with the charm of yesteryear. Lilikoi Lani Farm was refurbished by Robert Adolph in Haiku Maui, named after the lilikoi flower.
Maui voyaging canoe

Now, Voyager

Seventeen years in the making, the Hawaiian modern day voyaging canoe Mo‘okiha O Piilani will set sail on December 21 during the winter solstice.

Talk Story

Makawao Through the Ages By Serene Gunnison If you were to travel back in time to the Makawao of the 1930s, you might notice parallels to...