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Looking for Native Plants on Maui & Other Things

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Maui Sites - October 11-14 2018 My goal was to come to Maui and complete the Maui Marathon. This was the first time my family came along with me on an outer island marathon. We decided to do some site seeing on Maui. These aren't really difficult hikes, but some fun places to check out. The highlight of the trip was the Waihe'e Coastal Dunes.  Red Sand Beach in Hana - October 11, 2018 Last time I was in Maui, we finished the Hana Relay which finishes near the trailhead at the Red Sand Beach, however nobody really wanted to go, I guess they were tired from all that running. I vowed to go back once I returned, that I did. We landed in Maui at 9:30am and picked up the rental car. It was a long 2 hour drive on the Hana Highway. At mile 34, yes mile 34 is where the Red Sand Beach trailhead is located. I don't know who found this place, but its quite secluded. The wave current is rough but it is cut off by these huge rocks, so swimming isn't too bad. The hike to the beach is ...