Maui

A Year In Maui

Sunday, October 24, 2010

This is our first post on Discover Garden since moving to Maui. Jana and I have officially been residing on the Valley Isle for over a year, and we would like to share the experience. An honest account of our time here. First of all, Maui is great. Do we prefer life on Maui over our previous island of Oahu? Some days we do, but most days Oahu still holds favor in our hearts. Many locals are very opinionated... 

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Haleakala Crater

The Journey Up Mount Haleakala

Monday, June 22, 2009

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel through five different climate zones within an hour? Probably not, but you have to admit it sounds pretty cool. Take a trip from sea level to the 10,000 foot summit of Mount Haleakala (House of the Sun) for an unforgettable journey through ever-changing environments. A friend described the trip by stating, “Once you reach the top, you’ll... 

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Pineapple Blossom

Getting to Know Hawaii

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

I would like to shed a light on some misconceptions people have about Hawaii. If it’s your first time traveling to the islands, you may have preconceived notions — like the idea of bridges connecting the islands or the belief that the Big Island is the most populated. When most people imagine a tropical island, they envision a Castaway-sized island with Tom Hanks roaming around picking up FedEx... 

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Horses in Waimea Big Island Hawaii

Big Island: 5 Must-Know Things About Waimea

Monday, May 4, 2009

These are the horses in your neighborhood. Waimea, Big Island If you’ve ever driven from Kona to Hilo or Hilo to Kona, you’ve most likely passed through Waimea. It’s a small picturesque town perched 2,500+ ft. up among the alpine trees and grasslands between Mauna Kea and the Kohala Mountains. Just ask anyone who’s spent some time here and they’ll tell you Waimea is... 

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Surf Woody Hawaii

Surfing Tips for Beginners

Friday, April 10, 2009

Millions of people can’t be wrong. Surfing is a blast! It’s a magical feeling to glide across the surface of the ocean. It’s fun, relaxing and healthy. The benefits far outweigh any potential risks. Don’t worry, there’s a much higher chance of winning the lottery than being eaten by a shark. With all that surfing has going for it, it’s no wonder so many people are... 

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Hale Macrobiotic Vegan Cuisine

Hale Microbiotic Vegan Restaurant Honolulu

Organic. Macrobiotic. Vegan. Just when you get use to hearing about one new thing, other food trends start to pop up. As diverse as Hawaii’s food can be, there are still some things which are just starting to make their way into the scene. Hale is Honolulu’s new Modern Macrobiotic Cuisine restaurant. I call it [...]

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Hiking the Kahana Valley Nakoa Trail

Awapuhi Kuahiwi Ginger

While there are no glorious waterfalls on this valley hike, the main attractions are solitude, dense jungle and crossing the large Kahana stream. The Kahana Valley (or Nakoa) trail is a relatively short, but moderately difficult loop trail on the northeast side of Oahu in the Kahana state park. First and foremost, bring insect repellent. [...]

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Local Spotlight

The Bark Park

Kona

If you’re searching for an off-leash dog park in the Honolulu area, look no further than the Bark Park. The park is located here, near the entrance to the Diamond Head state monument. It’s a great place to unwind while your dogs socialize and exercise. The park is entirely maintained by volunteers. They do an [...]

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Top 10

Top 10 Beaches on Oahu

The sand, sun, surf and bazillions of people at Waikiki beach.

Oahu has tons of beautiful coastline and arguably the best surf in the world. It was difficult narrowing it down to only 10 beaches on the island, but we managed to select an eclectic group of beautiful beaches from all corners of Oahu.