Places of Magic

Sacred places and special places on Maui

Christina

Jun 21, 2020

Haleakala Summer Solstice 🌞

Wow. Haleakala is the perfect place to visit on the Summer Solstice. It feels like you've crossed over into an surreal fantasy world. It...

Christina

Jun 1, 2020

Maunawili Waterfall Trail (Oahu) 🥾

It's wet, muddy and slippery. The Maunawili waterfall trail is half a block away from our house. It winds through a dense cover of trees...

Christina

May 2, 2020

Kani'aki Heiau and Menehune (Oahu) 🙌

This site is technically closed. Kane'aki heiau is in Makaha Valley in Waianae on the West side of Oahu. A paved trail leads up to the...

Christina

Apr 5, 2020

Makapu'u Summit and Kaiwi Scenic Shore (Oahu) 🐳

This is definitely a power spot. The paved trail to Makapu'u Summit winds up the mountain with breath-taking views around every bend....

Christina

Feb 22, 2020

Maunawili Birthday Vista (Oahu) 🌺

The Maunawili Water Tower is a local walk, up a steep hill and around a gate to reach the lookout point with a wide view of Olomana peak,...

Christina

Dec 26, 2019

Kahakapao Christmas 🎄

Our Christmas hike was Kahakapao in Makawao Forest. A glorious, shady trail through a forest with fern groves, Cook Pines, kaheklili...

Christina

Jul 2, 2018

Halehaku Heiau in Haiku 🙌

Halehaku Heiau in Haiku. Who knew? We never heard of a heiau in Haiku until we found the Halehaku heiau in the Maui Trailblazer book. We...

Christina

Dec 31, 2017

Thompson Road 🚶🏻‍♀️

Thompson Road is a rolling country road lined by a black lava rock wall that provides beautiful contrast to the lush green hillsides....