The island of Maui is the second-largest of the Hawaiian Islands and is the 17th largest island in the United States. Maui is part of the state of Hawaii and is the largest island in Maui County.

In Maui is good to visit Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge, a 700-acre natural wetland and seabird sanctuary that is home to endangered Hawaiian stilts, black-crowned night herons, Hawaiian coots and migrating birds.

Kula Farm Stand sells just-picked fruit, like pineapple guavas and mangoes, along with homemade mango bread.

Vases for sale at Hot Island Glass.

An outdoor checkerboard complete with painted coconuts graces the courtyard of the Kaanapali Beach Hotel.

Maui’s wide variety of landscapes have resulted from a unique combination of geology, topography, and climate.