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Haleakalā Adventures From mild to wild, the volcano delivers experiences of a lifetime by Mona de Crinis Photograph by More Than Just Parks Ring of Fire. The phrase alone sparks the imagination – lava flowing, earth trembling, hearts racing. The Hawaiian Islands may not sit on that fiery tectonic rim, but they rise...

Walk Into Maui’s History Discover local stories and hidden history in Kīhei and Wailuku by TODD A. VINES • photographs by CHRIS AMUNDSON Keith DeVey wants everyone to know more about Maui. Twice a week, he offers a free historic walking tour of Kīhei, eager to share the island’s stories with anyone interested. The...

Pumping Hope User-friendly mineral sunscreen dispenser program helps protect Maui Nui waters and reefs. by Mona de Crinis Photographs by Raw Elements From the golden sands of Kama‘ole Beach Parks to the rugged beauty of Wai‘ānapanapa State Park, Maui’s beaches attract visitors and residents alike. West Maui’s Honolua Bay offers world-class snorkeling, while Ho‘okipa...

Seeds of Change Sunflowers, sustainability and spirit of innovation by Mona de Crinis Photograph by Raw Elements In Wailuku, Bob and Kelly King farm their own oilseed crops, including sunflowers, to turn into sustainable biofuel. On a day no different from any other in 2017, a magical sight appeared at the intersection of Honoapi‘ilani...

In the Company of Shrimp Up close with Maui’s tiniest reef dwellers photographs by Jenna Szerlag • story by Ariella Nardizzi The common harlequin shrimp (Hymenocera picta) are vibrant, voracious predators. They live and hunt in pairs. Jenna Szerlag appreciates the little things – especially when they’re shrimp no more than one-fifth of...

Sicilian Soul, Pacific Flair Chef's flavors cross oceans at Montage Kapalua Bay by Chris Amundson and Ariella Nardizzi Chef Justin Purpura’s earliest culinary memories are steeped in Sicily – even though he grew up in Baltimore. At just 4 years old, he was in the kitchen with his grandparents, tossing dough and...

Aloha Awaits Win a luxurious getaway to West Maui by Ariella Nardizzi & Chris Amundson Photograph by Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa On Maui, the balmy air carries the scent of saltwater. A gentle breeze stirs the palm fronds and waves crash in rhythmic symphony against the white-sand shoreline of Kā‘anapali. Now Maui...

Come Closer: An Invitation to Know Maui If you’ve ever walked barefoot along a Maui shoreline just after sunrise – when the tide recedes, the lava rocks gleam like gold and salt lingers in the breeze – then you know how this island speaks. Quietly, at first. Then all at...

Puanani Lindsey Maui Cultural Lands, co-founder as told to CHRIS AMUNDSON “I feel the spirit in these lands. I’ve learned that when the spirit wants you to know something, you will feel it." – Puanani Lindsey “We must preserve something for our children today and something for the children of tomorrow. That was...