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    Habitat For Humanity

    Habitat For Humanity

    4.4
    (19 reviews)
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    I've shopped at Habitat For Humanity Restore Shop several times. If they have what your looking…read morefor, you can score big time because their prices are very reasonable. My most recent purchase there was a floor lamp with ceramic pole. I had to replace the lamp socket on it but still a good deal. That's probably why it was donated. Anyway, they usually have a good assortment of light fixtures, tables, chairs and small appliances. The sort of stuff that people upgrade from time to time. They also are a good source of building materials that are left over from jobs the contractors finish. It's hit or miss whether you find the type or quantity of materials you need, but it's still a good place to check if you're about to start a project. We were there recently, to drop off a couple boxes of floor tile and some used copper tubing. I hope someone can use it. There's a small parking lot beside the building. Be really careful there because you might not have much time to react when someone backs out without looking. I had to use my horn, first time in years!

    My little thrifting heart was happy to stop here during our recent trip to Maui to visit my…read morehusband's family. We brought his nephew along and found some decent things for his apartment - a mid century side table for $50. They had so many huge furniture decor pieces and prices were pretty reasonable. Also tons of art and housewares. Our local family didn't even know this place existed but now that they do, they've told us they will be coming back. Definitely check this place out if you are looking for furniture and/or home decor on the island.

    Maui Fishpond

    Maui Fishpond

    5.0
    (10 reviews)

    Beautiful local cultural experience! Loved the chanting and…read morehistorical significance of the fish ponds and how the rocks are blessed

    Maui's best kept secret, Maui fish pond to most people driving by is what appears is a pile of…read morerocks off the beach, what you don't know is the story...... oh what a story. The longtime keeper of the Maui Fish Pond is Uncle Kimokeo, he is a life long Maui resident who has dedicated himself to preserving the Fish Pond for future generations. You see the Fish Pond was built in the 1600's to create a safe haven for the local fish to spawn and grow. Uncle Kimokeo has maintained the Fish Pond walls using stone high atop Haleakala rebuilding the wall stone by stone. Uncle Kimokeo says he's is entrusted to preserve the Pond and the culture. To listen to him explain all the cultural lore was amazing. He took us out on a Double hull Canoe north and basically had the whole boats singing and chanting Hawaiian songs giving thanks for the permission on the water. The Maui Fish Pond takes out groups daily by appointment for a donation 69.00, consider your donation as a write off as the foundation is a non profit corp. these monies supports all of the upkeep, programs and Youth programs the foundations supports. Contact the Maui Fish Pond association and give back to your local hosts. This was an awesome way to emerge myself in the community. Thank you ( Mahalo) uncle Kimokeo Mauifishpond.com Kimokeofoundation.org

    Hawaii Nature Center

    Hawaii Nature Center

    4.5
    (4 reviews)

    So, an old website told us that this little nonprofit hosts a Rainforest Walk every day at 11:30…read moreand 1:30 for 20 bucks a pop. Sounded cute, so we called to make a reservation. But the exceedingly nice girl on the phone informed me that they didn't have set times for hikes anymore due to a decrease in attendance and tour guides could be called in if you make a reservation in advance (keep this in mind if you want to bring a group here). There was however, a little pamphlet that we could pick up at their main office to take us on a self guided hike, which was basically the same thing as the tour, she said. Also, they no longer charge $20, but they do have a 10 dollar suggested donation for upkeep of the trails and such. Sounds good! I said. When we got there, we were greeted by the same sweet girl from the phone. Although the place looked swamped with the arrival of a mass of little campers there to stay at their facilities for the night, she was very patient with Mom and I and answered all of our questions - even led us to the head of the trail! The trail was probably about a mile and half long. Up and down some minor hills (maybe to much for grandma to handle FYI). Along the way there are little numbers placed on the trail that correspond with the laminated sheet that they give you to tell you about all of the different types of plant life (which are native species, which were introduced, uses the natives had for the plants, etc) that exist in the rainforest. The sheet also fills you in on some Hawaiian history! Very educational. Bring someone literate! It's fun if you have someone read the sheet at each number. Careful! You might learn something.

    The Hawaii Nature Center, located in the Iao Valley State Park, is a non-profit organization…read morededicated to fostering awareness, appreciation, and understanding of Hawaii and its natural environment, and providing a educational experience for visitors to the Islands. Iao Valley is the site of one of the most famous and bloody battles that changed Hawaiian history forever. On this site, In 1790, King Kamehameha I destroyed the Maui army in his effort to unite the Hawaiian Islands. The valley is still a sacred burial ground for the ancient kings and their people. The Nature Center offers guided hikes through the Iao Valley for a small fee. After crossing Iao Stream by bridge, the tour passes by an ancient village site, a live taro patch, and numerous indigenous, Polynesian-introduced, and recently-introduced exotic plants, including wild coffee trees and giant banana plants. The hike continues through the rainforest to the base of the majestic, 2,250' high Iao Needle pinnacle. The Iao Valley is the wettest spot on Maui, and the second wettest in all the Hawaiian Islands. Wear sturdy shoes, bring a light jacket, a hat, and lots of insect repellent. The mosquitos here are voracious. You can get a bite to eat at the snack bar at the Visitor's Center. Surprisingly, it is run by the owner's of the excellent Cafe O'Lei, and serves up gourmet-quality light fare.

    Valley to the Sea Marathon & Half marathon

    Valley to the Sea Marathon & Half marathon

    5.0
    (1 review)

    Valley to the Sea marathon is one of the newest organized road marathons in Hawaii, on the…read moreenchanting island of Maui, with the inaugural year being in 2015. I chose to run this one in 2016, as a means to increase my lifetime marathon/ultra count to get to the century mark (100). Sooner the better, cuz life is short like that. Over the years since 2007, I've run the Maui marathon or half in September and have known the race director from there. As it turns out, he is the race director for Valley to the Sea marathon as well. Valley to the Sea started out several years ago as a premiere half marathon event, starting out at Iao Valley state monument for 3 miles, and then travels down highway 30 south, then saddles on highway 310 still going south towards Kihei. It eventually finishes at the native Hawaiian Humpback Whale sanctuary. The marathon, in its 2nd year, starts at the humpback whale sanctuary and travels out of Kihei on highway 310 and goes north on highway 30, turn left into Iao Valley road and onward into Iao valley state park just to turn around. Then it's all about returning back to Kihei to the finish line and your rental car. At least that's what was in my mind when I was at mile 14. The overall experience here, as with all marathons, is a learning experience. Learning about yourself and how much can you endure at any point of time is a definitely a lesson that humbles the human spirit, while revolutionizes the will to seek out ways to ascertain the question as to how far does the human psyche will go to satisfy the big picture? I'm sure a lot of experienced ultra runners and IronMan competitors have done that and still continuing to do so, but for me, it's a personal and humbling experience to be able to do this thing for so long. Sure, I've done a lot of em already, but each one is different. This marathon was already a tough one, especially when you're already on Maui. Many areas of Maui that you need for a road race is generally on the state highway, at least the ones I've already done. A steady diet of hills and highway makes this one a most serious challenge indeed. It was really nice to be in Iao Valley though. The lush scenery plus the nice breeze on a light rain Saturday was quiet a gentle change from the dry and warm landscapes of highway 30 and highway 310. Valley to the Sea marathon is a small quaint race that draws participants to Maui from all areas of the globe. I met a few people doing the marathon from Suffolk, United Kingdom, Virginia, and Ohio. I also met up with friends here too, some just to nab Hawaii for their state quest. They all happened to be on vacation here and noticed the marathon. Usually, it's the other way around for many people who plan races around vacations, like me. :) For me, the nice change with Valley to the Sea marathon was venturing up north on highway 30 versus going west. More scenery and houses on the west end than going west. As anyone who's been to Maui, anything west of Ma'alea Harbor to Olawalu & Lahaina town is nothing but ocean front. Weather on race day was cool in the morning and breezy / warm midday. Aid stations were 2 miles apart, which was manned by local area high school students. They do manual timing here, where I assumed that only timing was recorded at the finish line when you crossed the mat. Didn't see any timing splits along the course, which meant that this road race was a smaller operation - to keep costs down and all that. The marathon field this year, 2016, stayed below 100 participants, myself included. The finisher medal has the shape of a whale tail, which was kind of cool and unique. The white lanyard with the race logo completed the weekend on Maui and still alive to tell the tale of 26.2 miles at the Valley to the Sea marathon. Would I recommend this race to y'all? If you enjoy a small race venue and love the hills, by all means, come on down for a destination race and escape from the ides of winter on the mainland. If you are a 50 stater marathoner or half marathoner, you can come on by and pick up HI here at Valley to the Sea. A lot of my friends who are marathon maniacs / 50 staters usually do Maui Ocean Front or Maui marathon in September, but give Balleu to the Sea a chance and you may be pleasantly surprised. This race is in its infant stages and will continue to grow and expand when the word gets out even more. Come on by and you won't be disappointed. It's Maui after all. If you're wondering what excuse you need to come to Maui, this race could be it. My experience here was as tiring as I could be. I've come to the realization that I don't care for running on a highway. Not for miles and miles at a time. Give me a month to blank it out and I'll be okay again. #84 lifetime marathon/ultra. 32nd marathon ran in HI. Run more! Support local! A #Yelp marathons

    Run & Walk For Whales - races - Updated August 2026

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