http://www.enfeedia.com/see/maui/sightseeing.php All about sightseeing and tourist attractions on Maui en-us Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:02:17 -0700 enfeedia.com v1 ken@keligo.com (Ken Gorman) Set in the rolling hillsides of "up-country" Maui, Pukalani Country Club overlooks the Pacific Ocean and the rest of the Valley Isle of Maui from 1,100 foot level of Mount Haleakala, an extinct volcano whose name in Hawaiian means "House of the Rising Sun".]]> http://www.pukalanigolf.com/ enfeedia.com 2350 Mon, 26 May 2008 14:23:41 -0700 From the cold barren heights of a 10,000 ft (3055 m) volcanic peak to the warm Pacific water, Haleakala welcomes you. Whether you will soon be visiting the park, want to experience it virtually or are researching a topic or issue related to the park, we invite you to take that step and see for yourself what makes Haleakala National Park a place worth traveling to. ]]> http://www.nps.gov/hale/pages/tier_one/home.htm enfeedia.com 2348 Mon, 26 May 2008 14:16:09 -0700 The mission of the Maui Nui Botanical Gardens is to foster an appreciation and understanding of the living Hawaiian islands of today, emphasizing the plants of Maui Nui (Maui, Moloka'i, Lana'i and Kaho'olawe), and providing a center for environmental education, Hawaiian cultural expression, conservation, biological study, and recreation.]]> http://www.mnbg.org/ enfeedia.com 2347 Mon, 26 May 2008 14:15:58 -0700 These two impressive waterfalls are along the roadside and fall down the sharp cliff faces, surrounded by vegetation. The air may be filled with mist as you walk to the base of the mossy grotto at the foot of the falls. Wailua Falls, 200-feet high, can be seen from the highway, but take the time to make the short hike to the base of the fall for a truly beautiful sight.]]> http://www.hawaiiweb.com/maui/html/sites/wailua_and_kanahualui_falls.html enfeedia.com 2346 Mon, 26 May 2008 14:12:47 -0700 It's hard to believe now, but from 1825 to 1860, Lahaina was a bustling whaling town. The Whalers Village Museum takes you back in time through the eyes of an ordinary sailor or "whaleman." It was man verses the whales and the elements.]]> http://www.whalersvillage.com/museum.htm enfeedia.com 2345 Mon, 26 May 2008 14:11:26 -0700 http://www.mauitropicalplantation.com/ enfeedia.com 2344 Mon, 26 May 2008 14:10:00 -0700 This is an incredible family adventure. It is safe, fun and free of mosquitoes and bats. You will marvel at the underground lavascape, as your mind expands and your world becomes more wondrous. Temperatures are comfortable year round and the clear cinder trail is easily traveled.]]> http://www.mauicave.com/ enfeedia.com 2343 Mon, 26 May 2008 14:08:26 -0700 A series of lovely waterfalls and tranquil pools flow through the O'heo Gulch and into the ocean nearby. The Pipiwai Streams feeds these falls and numerous pools starting 2 miles inland. The easiest to reach and the nicest pools are located near the shoreline. The land where the Seven Sacred Pools are situated was donated to the Haleakala National Park system so that the pools would forever be open to the public. This is a natural playground for locals and tourists alike.]]> http://www.hawaiiweb.com/maui/sites_to_see/OheoGulch.htm enfeedia.com 2342 Mon, 26 May 2008 14:03:28 -0700 The famous Banyan Tree located in courthouse square in the center of Lahaina was brought to Maui from India when the tree was a mere eight-feet tall. It was planted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Lahaina's first Christian mission.]]> http://gohawaii.about.com/cs/photogalleries/l/bllahaina9.htm enfeedia.com 2341 Mon, 26 May 2008 14:00:21 -0700 The famed aviator, Charles Lindbergh, lived his last days on the lush Hana coast. Today he lies at rest on the serene grounds of the Palapala Ho'omau Church in beautiful Kipahulu. The limestone coral church, built in 1857, still stands here. Lindbergh's grave is under the shade of a Java plum tree.]]> http://www.hawaiiweb.com/maui/sites_to_see/CharlesLindberghsGrave.htm enfeedia.com 2340 Mon, 26 May 2008 13:51:41 -0700 http://www.hawaiiweb.com/maui/html/sites/ enfeedia.com 2337 Mon, 26 May 2008 13:10:14 -0700