Places to see in ( Maui - USA )
Places to see in ( Maui - USA )
Maui is an island in the Central Pacific, part of the Hawaiian archipelago. Sprawling Haleakala National Park encompasses the island’s highest peak, volcanic Haleakala, as well as the pools and waterfalls of Ohe’o Gulch, accessed via scenic, winding Hana Highway. The island's 30 miles of beaches include golden-crescent Kapalua, sheltered from strong currents by lava-rock promontories.
Maui lures travelers with an invigorating mix of natural beauty and outdoor fun, all shared with warm alohas. The golden sands of Keawakapu Beach. The rumpled green flanks of Haleakalā. The graceful beauty of Wailua Falls. These gorgeous sights have drawn admirers for generations. But it's funny, just when you think you have a handle on Maui's sublime scenery, an unexpected view catches you by surprise. It's these unplanned glimpses of beauty that linger in your memory. Maybe it's the ʻahinahina (silversword) staking out a claim on a stark crater slope. Or the jagged lava along the Keʻanae Peninsula, looking protective for a moment, not menacing. And the Waiakoa Loop Trail at Polipoli? Spookily pretty – until that baby boar snuffles into view.
When it comes to outdoor recreation, Maui wins best in show. Just look at that zipliner launching into a canopy of green. Or the mountain biker hurtling past eucalyptus and pine. Hikers have it darn good too, with trails winding through lava flows and bamboo forests. Along the coast, surfers barrel through waves, windboarders skim across whitecaps and snorkelers glide among fish-filled reefs and coral.And we haven't even mentioned the Valley Isle's most iconic adventures, like driving the Road to Hana. Watching the sunrise from the summit of Haleakalā. Paddling a kayak within sight of humpback whales in Makena Bay. In sum? Amazing.
Towns of Maui :
Hana — the town at the end of the Highway to Hana. An isolated community on Maui's eastern tip surrounded by dense rain forests.
Haiku — an old plantation town, located on the north slope of east Maui.
Kahului — the commercial and transportation center, with Maui's two largest malls, the main airport and a deep-water port.
Kaanapali — a small town located on Maui's Western shore, close to Lahaina.
Kapalua — in the northwest corner of Maui, showcasing championship golf courses, ten miles of pristine shoreline and luxury accommodations.
Kihei features condos and beaches on the southwest coast, but cheaper and less luxurious than Kaanapali.
Lahaina — an old whaling port and now the main tourist center. Napili — a beach town on northwest shore near Kapalua which offers calm waters protected by an offshore reef.
Paia — a small town with interesting shopping and world renowned beaches for windsurfing and surfing.
Waikapu - small town with a working plantation
Wailea and Makena are master-planned resort areas located just south of Kihei.
Wailuku — the seat of the county government, home to several historic buildings listed on both state and gateway to the Iao Needle
A lot to see in Maui such as :
Haleakala National Park
Wainapanapa State Park
Iao Valley State Monument
Kamaole Beach Parks I, II, & III
Makena Beach State Park (Big Beach)
Keawakapu Beach
Kihei Beach
Polo Beach
Wailea Beach
Kaanapali Beach
D.T. Fleming Beach Park
Hanakaoo Beach Park
Kapalua Beach
Launiupoko Beach Park
Puamana Beach County Park
Baldwin Beach Park
Hookipa Beach Park
Kanaha Beach Park
Hamoa Beach
Hana Beach Park
( Maui - USA ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting Maui . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Maui - USA
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Hana Highway, Maui (at 60mph)
| This is what it would be like to drive the windy road to Hana (Hana Highway) at 60mph. Do not attempt this in real life! The camera has been speed up double speed.
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is an interactive map of Maui.
2013 Military Landing Craft Wreck Dive Maui Hawaii.
Because of Hawaii's role as a training site for the U.S. military during World War II, the islands' have a wealth of sunken ships, landing craft and planes, many of which have still not been discovered.The landing craft, which had tracks like tanks, could transport troops from ships onto land, and then drive up onto the beach and farther inland. A number of the landing craft now rest off South Maui, where they sank during training exercises more than 70 years ago, he said.
This was a combat landing area, and they would invade the beaches over and over again.
The wreck sites have historical significance, not just because of the way the war and military presence shaped Hawaii's history, but because the techniques soldiers practiced here, including amphibious landing and naval aviation, were critical to the outcome of the war and forever changed how the modern military would operate.
Both of those were really practiced here in Hawaii, and that's why there's so many of these resources around, he said.
During World War II, before major invasions in the Pacific, U.S. Marine Corps and Army personnel trained in landing craft and assault vehicles along Maui's southern coast from Maalaea Harbor to Ahihi Bay. Overhead, aircraft from the Puunene Naval Air Station on Maui conducted combat practice runs. Amphibious operations and naval aviation proved to be two critical innovations of World War II that ultimately helped the United States triumph in the Pacific.
Developing these tactics was dangerous, and many planes and landing craft, and occasionally the lives of servicemen, were lost around the islands. Today, the legacy of that period can be found in near-shore waters, where sunken aircraft and shipwrecks provide recreational diving sites, as well as habitat for marine species.
The wrecks along the coast are like windows into the past and they remind us of the sacrifices made during World War II, said Hans Van Tilburg, NOAA's maritime heritage coordinator. The information collected during this project will help us better understand this chapter in our history and its significance to the Pacific.
For now, details surrounding the sinking of the assault vehicles near Makena, Maui, and the specific identity of the F6F Hellcat, remain mysteries pending further research. Details will be posted on the project's website as they are available.
Video recorded in 1983. Machine gun @ 2 minutes 4 seconds on the right side of the video was removed by looters as well as other pieces of the wreck over the next few years.
Target Spring 2018 Haul on Maui!
Shopping at our Target Store here on Maui!
Wreck Dive Landing Craft Makena Maui Hawaii Machine Gun
Video taken in 1983 diving with my 14 year old daughter. The machine gun and many other articles were removed by looters during the next few years.
Because of Hawaii's role as a training site for the U.S. military during World War II, the islands' have a wealth of sunken ships, landing craft and planes, many of which have still not been discovered.The landing craft, which had tracks like tanks, could transport troops from ships onto land, and then drive up onto the beach and farther inland. A number of the landing craft now rest off South Maui, where they sank during training exercises more than 70 years ago, he said.
This was a combat landing area, and they would invade the beaches over and over again.
The wreck sites have historical significance, not just because of the way the war and military presence shaped Hawaii's history, but because the techniques soldiers practiced here, including amphibious landing and naval aviation, were critical to the outcome of the war and forever changed how the modern military would operate.
Both of those were really practiced here in Hawaii, and that's why there's so many of these resources around, he said.
During World War II, before major invasions in the Pacific, U.S. Marine Corps and Army personnel trained in landing craft and assault vehicles along Maui's southern coast from Maalaea Harbor to Ahihi Bay. Overhead, aircraft from the Puunene Naval Air Station on Maui conducted combat practice runs. Amphibious operations and naval aviation proved to be two critical innovations of World War II that ultimately helped the United States triumph in the Pacific.
Developing these tactics was dangerous, and many planes and landing craft, and occasionally the lives of servicemen, were lost around the islands. Today, the legacy of that period can be found in near-shore waters, where sunken aircraft and shipwrecks provide recreational diving sites, as well as habitat for marine species.
The wrecks along the coast are like windows into the past and they remind us of the sacrifices made during World War II, said Hans Van Tilburg, NOAA's maritime heritage coordinator. The information collected during this project will help us better understand this chapter in our history and its significance to the Pacific.
For now, details surrounding the sinking of the assault vehicles near Makena, Maui, and the specific identity of the F6F Hellcat, remain mysteries pending further research. Details will be posted on the project's website as they are available.
HI Hwy. 340 (north Maui coast highway) east from HI St. Hwy. 30 to HI Hwy. 3400 (1 of 2)
This is part 1 of 2 showing Hawaii Hwy. 340 a/k/a the Kahekili Hwy. going east from its beginning where Hawaii St. Hwy. 30 ends until Hwy. 340 itself ends at is junction with HI Hwy. 3400. This highway is also known as the north Maui coast highway and according to TripAdvisor it is Maui's northern coastal scenic route. The date of filming was Sunday, January 15, 2017 and the vehicle we are in is a 2017 rental Toyota Corolla.
Black Friday 2013 at Queen Kaahumanu Center, Maui, Hawaii (Two-Minute Time-Lapse)
What was #BlackFriday like at Queen Ka'ahumanu Center? Here it is ... time-lapse, no less ... in under two minutes.
Produced by Chris Sugidono. Mahalo to the County of Maui. Music by Toptygin Kim and Buran -- New Years Party (live)
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