The Hana Highway
Photos by Jordan McQueen, Satty Singh, Derek Owens, and Rich Hay
Arguably one of the most epic adventures in the Hawaiian Islands, and definitely the best drive in Maui, Highway to Hana is about the journey, not the destination. First things first, rent a convertible, and then hit the road in a bikini top and flip-flops. It’s going to be a good day! From bamboo and eucalyptus forests to gushing waterfalls to multi-colored beaches and dramatic cliffs, this drive is full of surprises at every turn.
By the end of day, and the end of highway that concludes at Haleakala State Park and Seven Sacred Pools, the sun should be setting! It’s tempting to remain in the sublime presence of the crashing foam spraying against the rugged black rock or watch the cascades turn into pools that turn into streams as they make their way to the open ocean. However, Hana Highway is not as majestic at night as it is in daylight. So it’s time to get some good footage of the hairpin turns in the sunset, making your way back down the highway, reveling in a day well-spent. For a full list of must-see stops along this route, continue reading here...
-by Ashley Bowling
