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Hawaiian Food - Luau Hawaiian Food Local Recipes Mainland Sources Shop Online Pacific Rim Hawaiian Food Index More Food & Dining Links from the Hawaiian Style Web Directory . The Hawaii Food Bank is a not for profit organization that collects food from the food industry and community, and distributes it to charities feeding those in need. Online donations are accepted at the Hawaii Food Bank Web site. Hawaii School Reports is sponsored by: Quick Facts | People | History | Language | Nature Hawaiian Food: Luau ( L'au ) Related Pages Imu Cooking Luau Party Ideas Luau Recipes We're often asked to recommend the most "authentic" commercial luau in the islands or to suggest which of the foods should be served at a "traditonal" luau. There are no good answers to these questions! If by authentic or traditional, one means what would have been done or served in ancient times, we have to first change the name. The Hawaiian word l'au means young taro tops, and also a dish made with the leaves, cooked with coconut milk and chicken, octopus or squid. This dish was served at celebrations, so it's likely that a visitor, sometime in the 1850s, confused the word for what they were eating with the whole party, and the word stuck. Taro Patch A rose by any name would smell as sweet , and so too is a get together with friends and family, which is the most important thing to remember. Freely sharing what we have and the feeling of community cannot really be bought and sold. Entertainment can be purchased. Food and beverages can be purchased. Friendship and the feeling of belonging and contributing has no retail value! Now that you know that no commercial luau can be either "authentic" or "traditional", we can move on to enjoying the food, the music and dancing, and being with other people. All commercial luau offer this! And this can be incorporated into your backyard barbeque, family picnic, birthday parties or any celebration no matter where you live. If you're looking for a good commercial luau, we recommend that you visit Hawaii Activities and select from the many attractions and activities they make available to order online. If you're planning your own luau-themed party, you'll find more information on these pages: Imu Cooking | Luau Party Ideas | Luau Recipes Home | About Us | Privacy Policy | Sponsors | Ask Aunty Kat! Graphics used on this page courtesy of: ClipsAhoy.com ; WorldAtlas.com 1998-2002 OhanaNet Corporation. All rights reserved.

Maui Windsurfing

Maui's windsurfing shops Maui's Windsurfing Shops Candy.. .It's all sweet, but it's a question of flavor. There is no place on earth with the selection and service as the windsurfing shops of Maui. Highly competitive, and eager to help you have fun, Maui's shops are stocked with the latest and greatest rental fleets and merchandise. Half the fun of preparing for a trip to Maui is investigating the shops. I encourage you to ask your friends about their experiences with particular shops and keep in mind that other shops you may have not heard about could be pleasant surprises. None of the shops listed here are lacking in any way. It may be no more than, " you like the guys at the counter " that makes one shop more attractive to you than another If yer asking me what I think personally? I like them all. I stand on my personal reputation when I say that the people of Maui' s windsurfing retail are all the kind of guys (and gals) you'd love to sail and party with. The shops are listed in the order that they submitted their responses to me. WDFA (taken from a famous Van Halen tour bus) Hawaiian Island Surf and Sport ( herein referred to as HI ) 415-A Dairy Road, Kahului, HI 96732 Local # 808 871-4981 Toll Free: 800 231-6958 Fax: 808 871-4624 E-Mail - hisurf@maui.net WWW - http://www.maui.net/hisurf/index.html Hi-Tech Surf Sports ( herein referred to as HT ) 444 Hana Highway Kahului, HI 96732 808 877-2111 fax 808 871-6943 Sailboards Maui ( herein referred to as SBM ) 360 Papa Place Kahului, HI 96732 808 871-7954 fax 808 871-8453 Windrigger Maui Ltd (herein referred to as WR ) 261 Dairy Road Kahului, HI 96732 808 871-7753 fax 808 877-2049 Maui Coconuts Boy ( herein referred to as CB ) 340 Hana Highway Kahului, HI 96732 808 871-5084 fax 808 871-5176 The Maui Windsurf Company ( herein referred to as MWC ) 520 Keolani Place Kahului, HI 96732 808 877-4816 or 800 872-0999 fax: 808 877-4696 Second Wind Sail and Surf (herein referred to as SW ) 111 Hana Hiway Kahului, HI 96732 808 877-7467 fax 808 877-0091 What make and style of boards do you rent? HI : Naish Custom, Angulo Custom, Jimmy Lewis Custom, Bic, Mistral, Kinetic, Seatrend, Clam Sandwich HT: Hi-Tech custom wave and wave/slalom, Hi-Tech EPS production wave, wave/slalom and slalom, Bic production for water starts and beginning jibes SBM : Mistral, Bic, Fanatic, Tiga, Copella, Strapper WR : Mistral, Hunt Hawaii, Gem CB: Rogue Wave slalom and wave MWC: F2, Tiga, Timpone Hawaii, Seatrend, Island Unique, North Shore Extreme SW: Island Unique, Angulo, Seatrend, Logosz, Bic wave - wave/slalom - slalom, styro epoxy and polyester What make and style of sails do you rent? HI : Neil Pryde, Gaastra, Windwing, Naish Sails, From VX slalom race to camber wave & wave slalom HT: Neil Pryde... combat wave - V-6 slalom - VX race, Ezzy Wave, North Zeta, Simmer Wave Comp SBM : Gaastra, Rushwind, Hot, Naish Sails WR : Hot Sails, Waddell, Mistral, Airfoil CB: Simmer Style MWC: Neil Pryde, Hot Sails Maui (all styles) SW: Sailworks, Simmer, North Wave wave - wave/slalom - slalom models What make and style of booms do you rent? HI: Fiberspar WorldCup Carbon, Hawaiian Proline, Neil Pryde, Chinook, Carbon Creations HT: Neil Pryde wave and slalom, Fiberspar carbon, Hawaiian Proline wave SBM: Chinook, Hawaiian Proline, Windsurfing Hawaii WR : Hawaiian Proline, Mistral CB: Fiberspar carbon MWC: Neil Pryde, Hawaiian Proline, Windsurfing Hawaii SW: Hawaiian Proline, Da Kine Is there anything about your rental fleet that you would like to point out? HI: Maui's most complete rental center. We offer every level of rental gear. From learning waterstarts to high performance slalom and wave boards. HT: We are the only shop that owns it's own factory, so we have the newest board design and board construction in our rental fleet. SBM: 200 boards, none over 1 year old, 7 different lines. Something for everyone. WR: We never run out of equipment and keep up to date 1995 equipment. CB: We are willing to negotiate. Rental ware almost new. MWC: We doubled the size of our fleet for 1995. All equipment is new for this year! Great selection of the "latest and greatest" SW: We have a very high performance rental fleet. With a great selection of styro/epoxy wave boards in radical wave shapes or toned down wave/slalom models. Also a full selection of "Bump an Jump" in small sizes, 8'2" - 7'11". We also have a great selection of high performance surfboards to rent. From 10' longboards to 6' shortboards. Rental Equipment Prices... 7 day board/rig and two sails (exchangeable at any time) I have decided that publishing the prices may begin a cheesy price war and get me in trouble on this small island. I will tell you that the prices vary from $240-$280 . Prices also fluctuate according to time of year. (It's more in the summer when the shops are rockin and less in the very sailable winter months) Although it is not published anywhere...Many shops have an attitude discount. Smiles count for a lot on Maui.I urge you to consider minor price differences as insignificant relative to service and equipment offered. Check out all the shops for the best value before you decide.. The smart thing is to call around well in advance. Particularly in the summer season. OK, bitch at me. Price for 30 days rental? Again, the shops vary only slightly from one another. the range is $540-$570 What is your policy on damage to rental gear? HI: We offer insurance to clients for damaged equipment. HT: Customer pays for damage unless a manufacturers defect SBM: $3 a day insurance. $20 deductible. Covers damage, not theft. WR: Customer pays for replacement or can have insurance for $5 a day . CB: Equipment responsibility &security deposit, from agreement MWC: Insurance available through travel package SW: Customer is responsible for any damage to gear. All gear we rent is damage free before it leaves the store. What is your policy on counting days sailed? HI: We offer the fairest policy. If you sail, you pay. HT: Customer only pays for the days he (she) sails but customer must turn in equipment on "off" days. SBM: On no wind days, we offer the customer an instant credit to be used for future rentals. In unusual circumstances, we will refund. WR: If equipment is out it is counted as a day sailed CB: No wind day, no charge MWC: We only charge for days actually used. SW: Customers only pay for the days they sail. A "Lay Day" is given when the gear is returned to the shop. So, customers only pays for the days they choose to sail. What brand and type of boards do you sell? HI: Naish, Angulo, Jimmy Lewis (all custom made) HT: Hi-Tech custom - wave - wave/slalom & slalom. Hi-Tech EPS production - wave - wave/slalom & slalom SBM: Sailboards Maui WR: Mistral, Gem, Hunt Hawaii CB: Rogue Wave - wave & slalom MWC: F2, Island Unique, Tiga, Timpone Hawaii, North Shore Extreme SW: Island Unique, Angulo, Seatrend, Logosz, Dennis Parton, all models What brand and type of sails do you sell? HI: The complete lines of Neil Pryde, Gaastra and Naish Sails HT: Neil Pryde-combat wave - NR wave - New wave slalom - VX race, Ezzy Wave, North Zeta, Simmer Wave Comp SBM: Gaastra, Hot, Naish WR: Hot, Waddell, Airfoil, Mistral CB: Simmer Style MWC: Neil Pryde, Hot Sails Maui SW: Sailworks, Simmer, North Wave wave/slalom and slalom Type/Brand of booms? HI: Fiberspar, Hawaiian Proline, Chinook HT: Fiberspar carbon, Hawaiian Proline, Windsurfing Hawaii, Neil Pryde, North SBM: Chinook, Windsurfing Hawaii, Hawaiian Proline, Gaastra, Da Kine WR: Hawaiian Proline, Windsurfing Hawaii CB: Fiberspar MWC: Hawaiian Proline SW: Fiberspar, Hawaiian Proline, Da Kine Type/Brand of masts? HI: Fiberspar, Gaastra, KC Fiber, Neil Pryde HT: Fiberspar tidal wave, Neil Pryde carbon/kevlar 35 & carbon /kevlar 75, North Xcellerator SBM: Dynafiber, No-Limitz, Gaastra WR: Fiberspar, No Limitz CB: Fiberspar MWC: Neil Pryde SW: Fiberspar, Dynafiber, North Type/Brand of universal/extensions? HI: Windsurfing Hawaii, Streamlined, Fiberspar, Neil Pryde HT: Streamline, Windsurfing Hawaii, Neil Pryde, Fiberspar SBM: Chinook, Streamline, Gaastra, Windsurfing Hawaii WR: Streamline, Windsurfing Hawaii, Mistral CB: Fiberspar MWC: Streamline, Windsurfing Hawaii SW: Windsurfing Hawaii, Fiberspar, Streamlined, Da Kine Type/Brand of fins? HI: Northshore, Kalama, Maui Fin Co., Rainbow, Naish, Angulo HT: Hi-Tech, Kalama, Maui Fin Co., Northshore, True Ames SBM: Curtis, True Ames, Maui Fin Co., Fin Works WR: Maui Fin Co., Rainbow, Ozone CB: Maui Fin Co. MWC: Maui Fin Co., White Sands SW: Kalama, Angulo, Island Unique, Polokow, Naish, True Ames, Maui Fin Co., White Sands, North Shore Fins, Rainbow, all types Describe in brief your clothing and other non-windsurfing gear products for sale... HI: Clothing: Local Motion, Town & Country, Gotcha, O' Neill, Counter Culture, Jimmy Lewis, Angulo, Kalama Sunglasses: Oakley, Maui Jim, Bolle, RayBan, Black Flyes Other: Complete Bodyboards and Snorkling Equipment HT: Surfboards: Gerry Lopez, Rusty, Channel Islands, Island Classics Wetsuits: O'Neill, Quicksilver, Xcel Clothing: Hi-Tech, Quicksilver, Ox Bow, Billabong, Rusty, Burton Bodyboards, skateboards, snowboards SBM: Mossimo, Rip Curl, H.I.C., Local Motion, Counter Culture, Tavarua, O'neil, Da Kine Exclusive Long Boards: Robert August, Dewey Webber, Dale Brewer WR: Body Glove, Da Kine, Ocean Pacific CB: Da Kine, Wild Banana MWC: Rip Curl wetsuits, shoes for windsurfing, T-shirts, gloves, hats, etc. etc. SW: Gotcha, Rusty, No Fear, Rip Curl, Kalama, Simmer Style, Mossimo, Raisins and more. Arnet and Maui Jim sunglasses, Reef, Flojos, Teva, Nike shoes. O'Neil, Rip Curl, Gul wetsuits. How many years has your shop been in business? HI: 12 HT: 13 SBM: 15 WR: 7 CB: 3 MWC: 9 SW: 10 Do you provide access to accommodations and transportation? HI: yes HT: yes SBM: yes WR: yes CB: n/a MWC: yes SW: yes Through who? Phone numbers..names HI: Hawaiian Island Vacations [800] 231-6958, [808] 871-4981, Fax: [808] 871-4624, E-Mail - hisurf@maui.net HT: Maui Windsafari (Carie or Marsha) [800] 736-6284 SBM: Cathy Siccard [808] 575-9920 WR: Alamo Rental Car CB: n/a MWC: Vela High Wind Centers [800] 223-5443 and Maui Int. Connection [800] 963-6284 SW: Second Wind Travel [800] 936-7787 contact: Jodi Is there any additional information you think would be pertinent to this questionnaire? HI: We look forward to serving our old friends and new customers in our new, big, beautiful shop with only the best in extreme sports equipment and service. HT: Former World Cup competitor Alex Aguera is designing and building our Hi-Tech custom slalom boards. Alex joined our team in December. SBM: Just expanded over 5000 square feet WR: We pride ourselves in service and quality windsurfing rentals by the Maui Mistral Windsurfing school CB: Moving in two weeks Renewal Open May 1st 340 Hana Highway MWC: Our school is operated by Cort Larned, the leading windsurfing instruction professional in the United States. SW: We have always prided ourselves on customer service. We put in an extra effort toward making people's time in our shop fun, relaxed and enjoyable. We all love to sail, surf, etc. Who has answered these questions? HI: Lenny Cappe HT: Kim Ball SBM: Rolf WR: Mark Dubois, pres. CB: Noriyoshi Makebe MWC: John Kelly, sr. president SW: Wendy Brewer

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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (National Park Service) Fee Information View all Fees » For information about this park, click here! » Detailed information about Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park View Lava Safely » Link to information about the current eruption Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, established in 1916, displays the results of 70 million years of volcanism, migration, and evolution -- processes that thrust a bare land from the sea and clothed it with complex and unique ecosystems and a distinct human culture. The park encompasses diverse environments that range from sea level to the summit of the earth's most massive volcano, Mauna Loa at 13,677 feet. Kilauea, the world's most active volcano, offers scientists insights on the birth of the Hawaiian Islands and visitors views of dramatic volcanic landscapes. Over half of the park is designated wilderness and provides unusual hiking and camping opportunities. In recognition of its outstanding natural values, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park has been honored as an International Biosphere Reserve and a World Heritage Site. Search Search this park Search nps.gov Home Accessibility Activities Education Programs For Kids History & Culture In Depth Management Docs Nature & Science News Plan Your Visit Special Events Bookstore » Employment » Volunteer » Search » -- Contact Us » Designations World Heritage Site - December 10, 1987 International Biosphere Reserve - August 1, 1980 Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park - September 22, 1961 Hawai'i National Park - August 1, 1916 ParkNet U.S. Department of the Interior FOIA Privacy Disclaimer FirstGov

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Hawaii Volcano, Kilauea Volcano, Kilauea, Mount Kilauea, Big Island Hawaii Home > Destinations > North America > United States > Hawaii > Big Island > Kilauea Volcano Iki Trail Kilauea Volcano Iki Trail Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is the state's premier natural attraction, containing tow of the most active volcanoes in the world, Kilauea and Mauna Loa. The park extends for 377 miles from the 13,777-foot summit of Mauna Loa down to the Pacific, where Kilaluea, the youngest of the volcanic mountains, has since 1983 been pushing into the ocean from a vent, creating new land. Compared to more active volcanoes around the Pacific Rim and in other areas, Hawaii's volcanoes are fairly benign, so you can pass eruptions and lava flows in relative safety. No matter where you look, you'll see volcano views from a range of perspectives. Much of the park is preserved as wilderness, but it does provide 150 miles of trails, two visitor centers, and two scenic drives with a wealth of volcano views An 11-mile drive, called Crater Rim, passes by many rising steam vents. The Chain of Craters Road, a 46-mile round trip journey, goes by historic pit craters and heads down toward the ocean. Along the way you can see lava flowing like molasses. Three days has been suggested as a good time frame for exploring the park if you're not taking extensive hikes that eat up more time. Among the top hikes is the trail to Halemaumau Crater, emitting steam and sulfur. It's a moderate 3 1/2-mile hike and goes down 500 feet to the floor of Halemaumau Crater. You can also get a view and walk into a lava flow on a 10-minute walk from Crater Rim Drive. The Volcano House Hotel and Restaurant and the Kilauea Visitors Center and Park Headquarters are where you'll learn a great deal about the park and where you can get permits for overnight camping. They're all just inside the park's gate. There's no way to predict exactly what you'll see at the park. With luck, you'll view streaming rivers of red lava and you might see fountains of lava shooting hundreds of feet into the air. Or, the volcanoes could be completely still and silent. Bulletins sometimes keep you up-to-date on the volcano's activities. contact us | advertising with us | content licensing | privacy policy | terms of use | help (C) 2004 Destination360 All Rights Reserved Hawaii Map Select a region North America Central America South America Caribbean Hawaii Overview When to Go Events and Holidays Top 10 things to do Hawaiian History Interisland Flight Flights to Hawaii Hawaiian Islands Oahu Maui The Big Island Kauai Destinations Akaka Falls Anaehoomalu Bay Beaches Hawaii Volcano Park Kona Liliuokalani Gardens Hawaii Petroglyphs Puuhonua Rainbow Falls Hawaii Hotels Oahu Hotels Maui Hotels Big Island Hotels Kauai Hotels Travel Resources ATV Tours in Hawaii Hawaii Cruises Hawaiian Dinner Cruise Hawaiian Car Rental Hawaii Diving Golfing Helicopter Tour Luau Sailing Snorkeling Snuba Surfing Big Island Weather Weddings Wedding Photographer

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