1. How did Maui get its name?<\/h2>\n
Legend holds that the demi-god Maui pulled the Hawaiian islands from the sea,\u00a0becoming the namesake.\u00a0Some claim the island itself resembles the mythological being’s head and body<\/a>, explains Go Maui. However, other accounts\u00a0attribute the name to it’s discoverer, a Polynesian navigator, who named it after his son.<\/p>\n Circa 12th century, Maui was divided into three kingdoms<\/a> \u2013 Hana, Waikulu and Lahaina, according to Frommer’s. The rise and fall, family listings, fighting and political intrigues of these tribes were recorded in chants. It wasn’t until three centuries later that Maui united under one ruler, Piilani.<\/p>\n “Hike up Haleakala, a shield volcano that rises 10,063 feet above sea level.”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Visitors can head over to Haleakala National Park to hike up Haleakala, a shield volcano that rises 10,063 feet above sea level. While the volcano is dormant, its sheer size makes it visible from nearly anywhere on the island. Also, Haleakala means “house of sun” in Hawaiian, so bring your sunscreen.<\/p>\n The Hana Highway is 52 miles of gorgeous views. You have the ocean on one side and jungle and waterfalls on the other. According to National Geographic, a drive on Hana Highway will take you across 59 bridges<\/a> and more than 600 curves.\u00a0Travelers should considered taking a car with four-wheel drive and be prepared to stop\u00a0during the trip. There are many attractions along the way, including the Garden of Eden and Botanical Arboretum, or what you may recognize as the title sequence from Jurassic Park. This \u00a0adventure\u00a0is a true escape from the modern world.<\/p>\n You’ve probably seen plenty of beige-colored sand, but what about other shades?\u00a0Kaihalulu Beach, which is at the end of the Hana Highway, sports beautiful, red sand. Also located on the way to Hana is Waianapanapa Beach, which is covered in sand made of lava pebbles<\/a>, making it an unforgettable black color,\u00a0according to\u00a0Hawaii Magazine.<\/p>\n A tree might not sound like the most thrilling of vacation adventures, but Maui’s 142-year-old banyan tree occupies nearly an acre of downtown Lahaina.\u00a0This\u00a0is rumored to be the largest tree in the United States<\/a>, according to the San Francisco Gate, and is a popular meeting spot for festivals and parties. Making the banyan tree even more spectacular, it has aerial roots that grow into trunks once they reach the ground. As a result, the tree has more than 16 trunks supporting it.<\/p>\n Outside the small town of Kahakuloa, visitors can get a taste of Julie’s banana bread<\/a>. This famous treat is sold at a wooden roadside stand and is made daily from local bananas, Travel and Leisure writes. While you’ll have to navigate some windy roads and hairpin turns, it’s rumored to be well worth the trek.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Maui has a firm place in our collective imaginations as one of the most beautiful destinations\u00a0in the world \u2013 full of sun, sparkling blue waters and endless beaches. How much do you know about the history of the island, though? 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Maui was an island of many tribes.<\/h2>\n
3. You can hike a volcano.<\/h2>\n
4. Visitors can roadtrip through a rainforest.<\/h2>\n
5. Take in beaches of many colors.<\/h2>\n
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Maui has beaches with black, red and white sand.<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n6. A tree the size of a city block.<\/h2>\n
7. Try the best banana bread.<\/h2>\n