(CN) — A Maui court has ruled that the historic Haleakala Trail must be opened for public access, delivering a victory to David Henderson Brown, an 84-year-old former ophthalmologist and his nonprofit ...

The best hikes in Hawaii through rain forests, volcanoes, ... The Waihe'e Ridge Trail, located in the West Maui Forest Reserve, starts out steep, leading hikers up the spine of Waihe'e Valley.

Watch the sunrise above clouds One thing you should know before booking a Hawaiian vacation is that there is an active ...

This Maui forest could be the perfect hiking location to check out. ... (known to be the largest dormant volcano in the world ...

We rose early the next morning, too, and headed into what’s known as Maui Upcountry, inland from the coast. Our destination: The top of Haleakala, the House of the Sun, a massive dormant volcano ...

The Coastal Trail, pictured above, is a less vigorous option, stretching from D.T. Fleming Beach Park to Kapalua Bay Beach. Learn about local marine life at Maui Ocean Center. Courtesy of Maui ...

Hawaii Volcanoes Again, the best way to go is by car. Drive 96 miles southeast on Hawaii Highway 11 from the airport in Kailua-Kona, or 30 miles southwest on Hawaii Highway 11 from Hilo.