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Iao Valley State Park

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If your looking for beauty along with nature, visiting Iao Valley State Park may be the perfect fit for you.  Covered in rainforest, the park is considered Maui’s second wettest location.  The 6.2-acre park has trails and great photo opportunities.  Be sure to read the signs throughout the trail that give the history of what has taken place at that location.

For the more adventurous, you may want to bring your swimsuit.  The Iao Stream located in the park houses small rapids and pools that are fun to swim and play in.  Be advised swimming in the stream during heavy rains can be dangerous and is not recommended.

The park is open daily from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.  Parking is free for Hawaii residents, and $5.00 for standard vehicles.  For more information including photos and videos visit their website here.

Maui Ocean Center

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Since it’s opening in 1998, Maui Ocean Center has drawn visitors from around the globe interested in viewing the most unique collection of Hawaii’s marine life.  All marine life is collected from around the Hawaiian Islands.  Maui Ocean Center attracts over 400,00 visitors each year making it one of the biggest tourism activities.

Although an average tour takes 1 ½ to 2 hours, many people find themselves staying longer and enjoying one of the two restaurants, shopping in the Ocean Center Store, or simply enjoying the view and the surroundings.  Ocean front dining is available in the Seascape Maalaea Restaurant.

Not only is Maui Ocean Center available for private and guided tours, you can plan your special event there as well.  Holiday parties, birthdays and even weddings are all available.  Feeling adventurous? How about a shark dive!  Available all year, this 2-2 ½ hour event is on many peoples “must do” list.

Maui Ocean Center is open daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and til 6:00 pm in July and August.  Tickets range from daily, weekly, and annual passes.  You can visit the Maui Ocean Center website for more information on attractions and activities.

New Hotel Coming to Wailea

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Construction for the new 200 room Piilani Suites, located in Wailea, is scheduled to begin by February 29, 2017.  The new hotel project will bring in an estimated 260 jobs over the course of the 18 month long job.  The new hotel will be managed by Marriott International.  Piilani Suites will feature amenities such as free breakfast, internet, laundry, pool, and fitness center.  You can read more here via star-telegram.com.

Great Whale Count

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Saturday February 22 was the Great Whale Count off Maui.  Volunteers joined forces with the Pacific Whale Foundation to conduct the count which has been held since 1991.  With the weather providing optimal viewing conditions, the total count for this year of 1331 surpasses the count from last year of 1126.  12 counting stations were set up along the Maui coastline.  The stations use the same protocol year to year helping to collect data for comparison. You can read more regarding the Great Whale Count here via Pacific Whale Foundation.  Events coming in March include a viewing of Blackfish and Evening with the Experts.

IMPORTANT REMINDER REGARDING HOMEOWNER EXEMPTION!!!

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December 31, 2013 is the filing deadline for the homeowner exemption, circuit breaker tax credit, ag zoning, and ag use valuations.  All forms are available at:

www.mauipropertytax.com