Iao Valley State Park is located just a few miles west of Wailuku. The 1200 foot Iao Needle, one of Maui's most recognizable landmarks, is located here. A short, easy hike will bring to you a lookout overlooking the Iao Valley.  The day we were there it was sunny and clear, but they get a fair …
Hana to Ulupalakua via Pi’ilani Highway (Hwy. 31)
Every time I have gone to Hana, I was told the only way back is on the Hana Highway . . . the same road we arrived on. Â But . . . There is a road that goes past Hana along the south shore of the island (Pi'ilani Highway or Highway 31) but I've always …
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Hawaii Sunset
Another spectacular sunset while we were in Hawaii. Â Wish we were still there. Maralee
Painted Eucalyptus
While driving the winding road to Hana, we came across this grove of painted eucalyptus trees. Â I would have liked to have gone into the grove but they were blocked off by a barbed wire fence. Â Had I been 20 years younger, I probably would have still tried to get in, but if I was …
Hawaii Flowers
These were a couple of the flowers I photographed while in Hawaii. Â I didn't get as many flower photos as I would have liked. Maralee
