Maui Living Stories

A COLLECTION OF MAUI STORIES, RESOURCES, SUGGESTIONS, AND PRICELESS ADVICE

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Featured Maui Nonprofits

Featured Maui Non-Profit
Featured NonProfit: The Maui Farm
Featured NonProfit: The Maui Farm

Help celebrate Maui Living’s Featured Nonprofit, The Maui Farm! We interviewed Executive Director, Kandice Johns to learn more about the innovative farm-based residential program providing transitional housing and life skills training for women with children who are homeless or at risk of homelessness due to domestic violence and economic issues.

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Featured Nonprofit: Alzheimer's Association
Featured Nonprofit: Alzheimer's Association

Help celebrate Maui Living’s Featured Nonprofit, the Alzheimer’s Association! We had a chat with Regional Director, Christine Spencer to learn more about what’s happening on Maui and throughout the Hawaiian Islands for memory care. A couple of volunteer spotlights shine a light on the incredible people who give back to our Maui community.

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Featured Nonprofit: Nā Hoaloha
Featured Nonprofit: Nā Hoaloha

Nā Hoaloha is arguably one of the most caring nonprofit organizations in Hawai’i catering to the elderly on Maui, Hawaii, providing help to those who need it most. An interview with the founders and staff give background on how they started and how to get involved.

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Featured Nonprofit: HOCVS
Featured Nonprofit: HOCVS

Paddling outrigger canoe on Maui is a spiritual experience. Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe and Voyaging Society (HOCVS) provides this exciting activity and so much more to the Maui community. An impactful Maui nonprofit, HOCVS connects locals and visitors alike to the water, the aina, and what makes Maui so special.

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Real Estate

Maui Real Estate
September 2021 Market Update
September 2021 Market Update

During this unprecedented year where Maui real estate prices jumped over 30%, could the market be slowing and prices start to come down? Check out September’s Market Report.

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Bringing a Pet to Maui
Bringing a Pet to Maui

Whether you’re moving to, or just visiting, Maui, Oahu, Kauai, or Hawaii island, we’ve got some tips on how to get your dog or cat to the islands from the mainland and how to avoid the Hawaii pet quarantine.

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Buying a Maui Vacation Rental: What You Need to Know
Buying a Maui Vacation Rental: What You Need to Know

Visiting Hawai’i is on nearly everybody’s bucket list and they all need somewhere to stay. The reason so many people are interested in Hawaii’ real estate is because they want to own a piece of paradise and share it with others—while perhaps making a profit.

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10 Tips for Moving to Maui
10 Tips for Moving to Maui

Moving to Maui and have some questions? This article dives into how to move to Hawaii the stress-free way.

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Activities

Makawao Restaurants 2021: What's Up, Upcountry?
Makawao Restaurants 2021: What's Up, Upcountry?

These awesome upcountry Maui restaurants lining Makawao Ave. and Baldwin Ave. (and down on Haliʻimaile) will be happy to serve you a delicious bite if you ever find yourself in the area with a little growl in your tummy. We’re quite aware that our not-so-nice buddy COVID has changed the scene, but as far as we know, all these places are up and running as Maui restaurants open in 2021. This comprehensive list will save you Googling time as your tummy rumbles…

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Five Rejuvenating Hikes Near Makawao
Five Rejuvenating Hikes Near Makawao

There aren’t a ton of choices when it comes to hikes near Makawao, but they’re calming, serene, and provide respite from the hot sun. The diverse terrain on Maui offers a huge variety of hikes overall—from desert to rainforest, waterfalls and cliff drop-offs, there’s something for everyone.

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Hawaiʻi’s Sport: Outrigger Canoe Paddling, Maui’s Canoe Clubs
Hawaiʻi’s Sport: Outrigger Canoe Paddling, Maui’s Canoe Clubs

Discover the spiritual and refreshing world of outrigger canoe paddling in Maui. Learn about the current Maui canoe clubs and where to go to get your paddle on.

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Best Maui Waterfalls (Part I)
Best Maui Waterfalls (Part I)

Escape into the luscious rainforest and discover magical waterfall after waterfall on the breathtaking island of Maui. Known for endless hidden gems and stunning Maui waterfalls, many visible from a car window, the Road to Hana in East Maui, offers a variety of flowing masterpieces.

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Best Hikes on Maui: Part One
Best Hikes on Maui: Part One

Maui hikes are one of the best ways to see the island from different angles, physically, mentally, and spiritually. There are Maui hikes for adventurers of every level, from a quick jaunt to multi-day camping trips including an easy-ish 0.3 mi loop to an all-day hike inside a dormant volcano.

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Culture

Culture
Hawaiʻi’s Sport: Outrigger Canoe Paddling, Maui’s Canoe Clubs
Hawaiʻi’s Sport: Outrigger Canoe Paddling, Maui’s Canoe Clubs

Discover the spiritual and refreshing world of outrigger canoe paddling in Maui. Learn about the current Maui canoe clubs and where to go to get your paddle on.

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edible Magazine’s Best Farms in Hawaii
edible Magazine’s Best Farms in Hawaii

Go island and farm-hopping with this magical guide to the freshest, most unique fruit and veggies from farms in Hawaii. Every year, edible Hawaiian Islands magazine publishes their much-anticipated Hawaii Farm Guide. The 8th annual edition from edible magazine came out June 2nd, 2021, and is chock-full of delicious recommendations for the best farms in Hawaii.

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The One Hawaiian Song You Need to Learn
The One Hawaiian Song You Need to Learn

If you only learn one Hawaiian song, this is the one to learn in order to participate together with the community and the people of these islands.

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Holidays in Hawai'i
Holidays in Hawai'i

Living in Hawai’i has so many benefits - the beaches, the weather, the culture, the people - but one bonus you may not know are the extra holidays.

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Maui Life

Maui Life
It's Pumpkin Time at Kula Country Farm!
It's Pumpkin Time at Kula Country Farm!

One of Upcountry's greatest fall traditions is picking your pumpkins at Kula Country Farms. This year be sure to make your reservations!

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Grown on Maui: Local Farms and Ranches
Grown on Maui: Local Farms and Ranches

If you’re moving to Hawaii and want to know where to get the best local produce, keep reading. We want to share some of our favorite farms and ranches to visit while you’re exploring the island of Maui. Go horseback riding Maui style or eat a delicious farm-to-table meal.

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Bringing a Pet to Maui
Bringing a Pet to Maui

Whether you’re moving to, or just visiting, Maui, Oahu, Kauai, or Hawaii island, we’ve got some tips on how to get your dog or cat to the islands from the mainland and how to avoid the Hawaii pet quarantine.

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Makawao During Shelter-in-Place
Makawao During Shelter-in-Place

Makawao, Maui’s cowboy town with its restaurants, boutiques, and shops is normally bustling with activity from sunup until sundown.

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