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Brief History and Culture of Maui 

Maui honors its past, amidst its natural beauty and visitor attractions. The chapters in Maui’s history are well documented 

and each culture weaves the fabric of today’s experiences. 

Lahaina is a town of major historical significance. Once the first capitol of the Kingdom of Hawaii, a busy whaling port, and 

a plantation settlement, you can still walk in the footsteps of Lahaina’s past. The Lahaina Historic Trail, is a self-guided tour 

throughout Lahaina’s historic districts. The Baldwin Home was the two-story house of Protestant missionaries in the mid- 

1830s. Anachronistic structures like the Wo Hing Temple and the Lahaina Jodo Mission highlight the influences of Chinese 

and Japanese immigrants in Maui. 

Famous aviator Charles Lindbergh was laid to rest in 1974 in an isolated cemetery on the slopes of Haleakala, 12 miles 

beyond Hana, in Kipahulu. This simple gravesite of the man who in 1927, became the first aviator to fly solo across the 

Atlantic, is an oasis of gentle peace and quiet. The cemetery is located next to the Palapala Hoʻomau Church, a limestone 

and coral structure which was built in 1857. 

Life takes on a simpler nature in places like Upcountry Maui and towns like Makawao. Sprawling ranches and the paniolos 

(cowboys) who still work them today, have an important place in Maui history, along with plantations and missionaries. 



Things To Do 

Bike the Volcano 

One of the most unique opportunities 

afforded by Maui’s tropical landscape 

is downhill biking along the slopes 

Haleakala Volcano. You’ll be taken to 

the top of the 10,000+ foot summit for 

a stunning sunrise above the clouds 

before starting your adventure from the 

base of Haleakala National Park. While 

not for the faint of heart (or legs), the 

views from this incredible adventure 

are unlike any other on Maui. See 

the beauty of Maui’s barren volcanic 

landscape as it transforms into the lush 

hills of Upcountry Maui. Perfect for 

adventurous families, couples, groups 

of friends or solo travelers! 

Road to Hana 

Touted as one of the world’s best road 

trips, we absolutely recommend the Road 

to Hana for its many hidden gems and 

natural attractions, including cascading 

waterfalls, bamboo forests, jungle hiking 

trails, lava tubes, exotic beaches, scenic 

overlooks, tropical gardens, historic 

sites, and much more. Take a look into 

the Hawaii of the past on this gorgeous, 

winding drive, and remember - it’s not 

about the destination, but the journey! 

Whether you choose to drive it yourself 

or take a guided tour, it’s an experience 

that simply cannot be missed. 

Maui Rappelling 

Heads up, thrill-seekers! Rappel Maui 

offers a completely unique experience 

on Maui, and one that we highly 

recommend for those seeking a true 

jungle adventure in the Aloha State. 

After hiking through a private 30-acre 

botanical garden along the Road to 

Hana, guests will learn how to rappel 

down a 60 foot jungle cliff, 50 foot 

waterfall and 30 foot waterfall, followed 

by a dip in the natural pool. Professional 

guides will walk you through each 

step of the process, and have taught 

thousands of successful guests of all 

levels. Amazingly fun! 

Maui Snorkeling 

With vast populations of marine 

life, shallow coral reefs and a variety 

of amazing spots to choose from, 

snorkeling in Maui is one of the best 

ocean activities available. While some of 

the most popular snorkeling spots can 

be reached from shore, we recommend 

joining a private or group tour for a 

guide to some of the best locations, 

or for anyone who isn’t comfortable in 

the ocean. Remember to always snorkel 

with a buddy, and avoid swimming in 

murky conditions or touching any coral 

or marine life. See the beauty of Maui 

under the surface! 

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Shows and Nightlife 

Chef’s Table 

Located at The Mill House at Maui Tropical Plantation, this weekly event is a foodie’s dream come true. Featuring 

an innovative, rotating 7-course menu from award-winning Executive Chef Jeff Scheer, guests will be treated to 

fresh, locally-sourced food, craft cocktails and excellent service in a gorgeous location in central Maui. Overlooking 

a sparkling lagoon and the West Maui Mountains, be sure to reserve your spot at this intimate, world class dining 

experience, which occurs every Friday and Saturday evening. Spots go fast! 

Island Art Party 

Though Maui isn’t known for its thrilling nightlife scene, there’s still plenty of opportunity to have fun with friends or 

family after dark. Located in North Kihei, Island Art Party includes an evening of painting, drinking and talking story 

with friends and strangers alike. After you gather your painting materials, a resident ‘Partista’ will give detailed, 

patient instructions for you to recreate that evening’s chosen painting, all while munching on popcorn and sipping 

an adult beverage. Plus, you’ll leave with your very own Maui-made souvenir! 

Maui Luaus 

A Hawaii vacation staple, there are several entertaining luaus to choose from on Maui. Typically featuring a buffet 

or sit-down dinner, as well as authentic Hawaiian or Polynesian dance, music and entertainment, this is a wonderful 

family-friendly experience for all ages. We love the Old Lahaina Luau for its entertainment and food, though the 

Feast at Lele puts on an amazing show as well. Ask your hotel concierge for suggestions, or read reviews to decide 

what you’re looking for, whether it be the best authentic Hawaiian food, fire dancing or views. 















Cannabis: An Amazing Healer…The Long & Winding Road To Respectability. 

Written by Kelley Aiyana, LCSW 

(Kelley coordinates state of Hawaii medical cannabis certification services with Maui physician Dr. Irving Brown at her psychotherapy office in Kihei, Maui) 

1. The medicinal use of cannabis dates back thousands of years to ancient China, India and Egypt. Cannabis was entered into the US 

Pharmacopeia in 1850 as a treatment for: Neuralgia, Tetanus, Typhus, Cholera, Rabies. Dysentery, Opiate addiction, Anthrax, Hanson’s 

disease (called Leprosy at that time), Incontinence, Snakebite, Gout, Seizure disorder, Tonsillitis, Insanity, Excessive menstrual 

bleeding, Uterine bleeding. It was widely available in pharmacies and even grocery stores. 

2. Years later with the rise in popularity of new synthetic drugs, opium derived drugs and other factors including business interests & 

government propaganda campaigns, laws against cannabis use were passed and eventually it was removed from the US Pharmacopeia 

in 1941. A few years earlier in 1936 in preparation for the removal, the film “Reefer Madness” was released as propaganda 

to instill fear and stigma into society for many generations. Now it has been made into plays and musicals performed in live theatre 

mocking the absurdity of the lies. It wasn’t until 1970 when President Nixon moving against the increasingly popular use of marijuana, 

associated marijuana with “liberal Jews,” “hippies” and college students who were protesters of the Vietnam Nam war and 

autocratically classified cannabis as a “controlled substance.” This put cannabis into the most dangerous drug category stating it has 

a high risk of addiction and abuse and no longer recognizing it as having any medicinal benefit. He even assigned a commission to 

“prove” the lack of evidence for medical use and appointed strong anti-drug warriors to do this. In the end they were all surprisingly 

convinced that it indeed had medical use and should not be criminalized. But Nixon would not accept this and they were made to 

change the findings which means lie about what they found. This led to “all out war on drugs” and since then more than 5 million 

people have been arrested for marijuana offenses with many arrests made with machine guns and military style raids. 

3. Additionally, this prevented much needed research and treatments for patients with pain, seizure disorders, cancer, PTSD and many 

other conditions. After years of accruing evidence in favor of medicinal cannabis, in 1988 Chief Administrator Law Judge Francis L 

Young from the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) ruled in favor of moving cannabis to a less restrictive category stating: 

4. “Marijuana in its natural form is one of the safest therapeutically active substance known to man” and “the evidence in the record clearly 

shows that marijuana has been accepted as capable of relieving the distress of great numbers of very ill people…It would be unreasonable, 

arbitrary and capricious for the DEA to stand between the sufferers and the benefits of this substance in light of the evidence in this record.” 

As ridiculous as it sounds, however, he was overruled by the head of the DEA (4) and it continues to remain on federal record that 

cannabis has no medicinal benefit. NO MEDICINAL BENEFIT!!! Unbelievable! 

5. Fast forward to now, currently 29 states have medical marijuana laws and many more have some limited form of legalization. It may 

be a surprise but it is reported that seniors are the fastest growing group of new medical cannabis users because it works for them. 

Researchers from University of Georgia found seniors who use medical cannabis often use fewer prescription drugs for painful joints, 

arthritis and other aches and pains. 

6. Out of the 783,936 annual deaths from conventional medicine mistakes, approximately 106,000 of those are the result of prescription 

drug use [1]. According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, two-hundred and ninety people in the United 

States are killed by prescription drugs every day Note the DEA reports year after year that there are no deaths caused by cannabis. 

7. That’s amazing given the amount of deaths caused by commonly prescribed drugs. 

8. In addition to the physical symptoms and illnesses that medical cannabis treats, it has been found to help negative emotional states 

as well. Carl Sagan, a long-time cannabis advocate and NASA consultant and advisor famously stated: “The illegality of cannabis 

is outrageous, an impediment to full utilization of a drug which helps produce serenity and insight sensitivity and fellowship so 

desperately needed in this increasingly mad and dangerous world.” - Carl Sagan - 1934 - 1996 (Astronomer, Astrophysicist, writer, 

professor at Cornell University and Harvard and narrator & co-writer of public tv series Cosmos: A Personal Voyage). 

REFERENCES: 

1. Boire, Richard Glen; Feeney, Kevin (January 26, 2007). Medical Marijuana Law 

2. Ingraham, Christopher (July 29, 2014). “Medical marijuana opponents’ most powerful argument is at odds with a mountain of research”. 

The Washington Post. Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. 

3. Zeese, Kevin (March 20, 2002). “Once-Secret “Nixon Tapes” Show Why the U.S. Outlawed Pot”. AlterNet. Retrieved May 16, 2017. 

4. Eddy, Mark (April 02, 2010). Medical Marijuana: Review & Analysis of Federal & State Policies. 

5. Maui Grown Therapies, 7 Things Seniors Should Know, Maui Dispensary Educational Literature. April 2017 

6. Null, Gary, Death by Medicine 2011, Starfield, B. 2000, (JAMA) Journal of American Medical Association, Vol 284, No 4 

7. Drug Enforcement Agency DEA Drugs of Abuse Resource Guide 2017 edition. Pg 74. 

8. Grinspoon, Lester, Marihuana Revisited, 1971. Carl Sagan essay originally written in 1969 under his alter-ego “Mr. X”. 





Valley), if you want to do the entire hike. 

If you’re not in the mood for hiking, local companies offer tours 

via helicopter and boat. 

Koke’e State Park 

Just north of Waimea Canyon State Park, Koke’e State Park is 

a great park for hiking. 

There are seven major hiking trails in Koke’e State Park: 

Napali Coast State Wilderness Park 

Beautiful views grace Napali Coast State Park. The na pali (high 

cliffs) reach as much as 4,000 feet (1,200 meters) above the Pacific 

Ocean. From this vantage point, you can not only see the 

Pacific Ocean, but also waterfalls and the Kalalau Valley. 

Originally built in the 1800s (with some parts rebuilt in the 

1930s) the Kalalau Trail crosses five valleys and ends at Kalalau 

Beach. Hikers will see a lush landscape while travelling through 

the valleys, as well as well as tall cliffs aligning the ocean. 

The Kalalau Trail is 11 miles long and takes about a day to 

traverse. The first couple of miles from Ha’ena State Park to 

Hanakapi’ai Beach are good day hike. However, completing 

the entire trail is recommended for experienced hikers. 

Given the amount of time that the hike takes (all day, for just 

one way), you must have a camping permit (beyond Hanakapi’ai 

• Alakai Swamp Trail 

• Awaʻawapuhi Trail 

• Kawaikoi Stream Trail 

• Nuʻalolo Cliffs Trail 

• Nuʻalolo Trail 

• Pihea Trail 

• Poomau Canyon Lookout Trail 

Along the way, hikers can expect to see lush, native vegetation, 

views of the ocean, and native birds. Kalalau Valley can 

also be seen from the park – this was the backdrop for Jack 

London’s short story Koʻolau the Leper. 

Stop by the Koke’e Natural History Museum for current trail 

information and maps. 

In October, there’s a festival honoring Queen Emma of Hawaii. 



Little Beach 

Maui has a couple nudist beaches, which Little 

Beach is the Mecca. The waves here are perfect 

for bodysurfing, and sometimes surfing, 

but depending on what day and the time of 

day it is, you may be dodging naked people. 

During a South or Southwest Swell, the surf 

can be fun here (though fickle). It offers a left 

hand reef break off of the South side of the 

beach. This beach is beautiful and as perfect 

as can be. On Sundays, you’ll find a different 

atmosphere than usual with crowds unusually 

large for Little Beach. For sunset, everyone celebrates 

by swimming and cheering as a large 

drum circle beats away. Once it gets dark, Little 

Beach becomes a real spectacle. All types of 

people, nude or clothed, begin to dance in the 

circle with fire. The fire dancers at little beach 

are incredible. You’ll sometimes find professional 

fire twirlers with more than one ball of 

fire and fancy flaming outfits. The imagination 

is strong at Little Beach when it comes to new 

and entertaining ways to play with fire. We’ve 

seen everything from heated hula-hoops to 

burning bras. You’ll enjoy this ceremony that 

occurs every Sunday night. You don’t need to 

get undressed either. Bring a flashlight to get 

back over the cliff at night. Lately the police 

have limited the event to stop around 8-9pm, 

so get there before sunset to really experience 

Maui’s Little Beach activities. 

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