Hana is referred to as the "land that time forgot." The waterfalls, the landscapes and the views are all untouched by development and feel surreal. The first place to stop is the Ke`anae Peninsula. The shoreline of this area is created from lava formations from past eruptions and the ocean surf is amazingly high. It is set amid an abandoned community village that evokes memories of the past. The Ke`anae Peninsula is on the 16-mile marker of the 68 mile highway.
A little farther down the road between the 19- and 20-mile marker there is a turn onto the mauka side of the highway. This is the side near the mountains and is located just before the guardrail begins. Across the road and to the left there is a blowhole that spouts water. During the winter, tourists can spot a lot of whales. Another few miles down the road is a spectacular view of a jagged cliff along the coastline where surf crashes against the stones.
Stop at the Waianapanapa State Park on the road to Hana. People spend hours exploring the caves and arches created from lava formations. The thick forests full of coconut palms make the place a great area to camp and there is a black beach not too far away that is too rough for swimming but makes for great pictures. There are hiking trails and picnic spots that are great for every kind of tourist especially if you want to enjoy Maui and its landscape in the best possible way.
