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THE MAGICAL NAI‘A OF LĀNA‘I
By Kristina Rau
Explore the nuances of spinner dolphin behavior in this photo essay shot off the Lāna‘i coast.
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Trail Of Bays
By Lisa Schell
Photographs by Jason Moore
The Kapalua Coastal Trail gives access to a portion of West Maui’s ruggedly beautiful coastline.
ALL ABOARD!
By Carla Tracy
Trilogy Excursions celebrates 50 years of sailing and cinnamon buns in the waters off Maui.
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Fencing Haleakal
By Judy Edwards
The odyssey of fencing Haleakalā Crater, one of Maui’s greatest conservation accomplishments.
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Oceanfront Oasis
By Heidi Pool
Photographs by Greg Hoxie
An outdated beachfront unit is transformed into an award-winning luxury condo in Kīhei.
JUNE 28 - JULY 2, 2023
JUNE 28 - JULY 2, 2023
JUNE 28 - JULY 2, 2023
5 Nights of Cinematic Diamonds at the Stardust Cinema
5 Nights of Cinematic Diamonds at the Stardust Cinema
8 of 13 Maui Premieres Revealed Above. Festival Tributes, Live Music, Kahiko Style Hula and Much More!
5 Nights of Cinematic Diamonds at the Stardust Cinema
8 of 13 Maui Premieres Revealed Above. Festival Tributes, Live Music, Kahiko Style Hula and Much More!
8 of 13 Maui Premieres Revealed Above. Festival Tributes, Live Music, Kahiko Style Hula and Much More!
STARDUST CINEMA
STARDUST CINEMA
MAUI ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER
STARDUST CINEMA
MAUI ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER
MAUI ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER
MAUIFILMFESTIVAL.COM
MAUIFILMFESTIVAL.COM
MAUIFILMFESTIVAL.COM
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Peer into the world of Lāna‘i’s spinner dolphins through the eyes of a marine naturalist.
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Contributors
Here are some of the talented folks who make Maui Nō Ka ‘Oi the magazine it is.
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Editor’s Letter
Stories and lessons from life on Maui by editor Chris Amundson.
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Talk Story
Tales of Hawai‘i fresh off the coconut wireless.
Craving Maui
Discover what’s new and exciting in Maui’s dining scene.
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Hanana Calendar of Events
Looking for something to do? Here’s what’s happening.
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A fisherman reels in his line during a golden sunset.
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In Their Own Words
Cynthia Sweeney
Cynthia Sweeney is a writer, editor, and journalist who first moved to Hawai‘i in 1990. She has written for Hawaii Business Magazine, Hana Hou, Fodor’s Travel guidebooks and was a writer and assistant editor for Ke Ola Magazine . She also spent many years in Napa Valley, California, as editor of The Weekly Calistogan and as a reporter for North Bay Business Journal . When not writing about the people and places of Hawai‘i, she practices qigong, hones her stand-up comedy routine and dreams about traveling the world.
Judy Edwards
Judy Edwards has worked in conservation, public lands advocacy, environmental education, and freelance writing in Hawai‘i since 1994. Many of her pieces are in Maui Nō Ka ‘Oi Magazine, on the Hawaiian Airlines website, in the anthology A Mile In Her Boots, and in Hana Hou.
She spent 17 years on Maui, then moved to Hawai‘i Island in 2011 to work with a nonprofit that supports national parks. Maui, however, remains no ka oi in her heart. Heralding the unsung heroes of conservation is her passion. The story of the fencing of Haleakalā National Park by dedicated, relentless, young conservationists is one that is close to her heart.
Lisa Schell
Originally from Kailua, O‘ahu, Lisa Schell is a journalist with more than 30 years of experience in print and broadcast journalism and government communications. Her coverage of environmental, political, health and arts issues won her recognition from myriad outlets like the Associated Press and the Society of Professional Journalists. Today, Waikapūbased Schell is the managing editor of Paddlemoster.com, a web publication serving the paddle sports community. In her spare time, she can be found painting, surfing and paddle boarding.
MAY-JUNE 2023
VOL. 27, NO. 3
Maui Nō Ka ‘Oi is an international magazine dedicated to exploring the life and culture of Maui Nui. There’s a saying known in the islands: Maui nō ka ‘oi, Hawaiian for “Maui is the best.” We hope you think so, too.
Publisher & Executive Editor
Chris Amundson
Associate Publisher
Angela Amundson
ED ITO RIAL
Group Photo Editor Amber Kissner
Photo Editor Jason Moore
Dining Editor Carla Tracy
Staff Writer Serene Gunnison
ADVERTISING SALES
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