On the island of Maui, sits the dormant volcano Haleakala, which means, “house of the sun.” According to legend, the demigod Maui imprisoned the sun here by standing on the volcano to create the crater.

Every winter, Humpback whales migrate to the warm waters of the Hawaiian Islands to nurse their calves. The island of Maui is particularly special this time of year because the shallow waters surrounding the island serve as a “nursery” of sorts for the baby humpbacks. Because of the high concentration of whales (and their proximity to shore), you can sometimes hear the males speaking to each other while snorkeling.

Come with me on one of Maui's most popular adventures: the Road to Hana. In this blog post, we are exploring everything from the magical Twin Falls to Wai’ānapanapa State Park (and a lot of incredible stops in-between). Let's go!

As I gear up for my second trip to Hawaii and reflect on 2019, I thought it was the perfect time to finally share photos and videos from when I went freediving with sharks on the North Shore of Oahu.