As always your channel handles your intense experience with the impatient driver, some of the Locals, the knock on your door in the middle of the night by the Police...in such a introspective, resolute, and tactful manner~ I was Happy to hear you still thought it was a worthwhile drive~I just kept thinking...what beautiful memories you are making for your children ❤️
Maybe a little empathy for the most remote town/islands in the world being over run with post covid tourists on a budget. Heed no parking signs, don't trespass and camping in Hana has been against the law for 25 years. Great title though, should get you a lot of views and make locals look selfish 🤙🏼👍🏼🤙🏼👍🏼🤙🏼😘
You guys are absolutely amazing. Keep your heads up and remember that the good things in life aren't always easy. God is good and we are praying for a safe and wonderful adventure for you and your family. 🙏🏼
Rudeness and selfishness seems to have become the national religion here in the US. Sad. Hope the good human interactions outweigh the bad on your amazing trip! ✌🏼
Fear and impatience are global right now. It's amazing to me that you all are traveling at all. As you know Canada is being much more cautious and most of us aren't traveling much in our own country. Covid is not beat yet .....I hope you all are getting your vaccines. It's our only hope. I miss cruising and loved my trip to Lahaina, and had heard so much about the road to Hana. You did a great video of it. Now i feel like I've been there. Thank you and Cheers.
MARISSA, you look amazing and so happy. Hensely’s look when ask if she wanted to shower was classic. Hats off to you Nathan for incredible driving skills. Absolutely gorgeous scenery. Thank you. 😀
Hawaii is facing its worst recession in 50 years. The loss from the big industry of tourism has hurt them. The locals should have been informed. Glad you guys practice LNT and pick up after others. Great life lessons for the kids and others. Thanks again.
Yes! Yes!!..Traveled the road to Hana. Beautiful!. There are 620 curves. There are 59 bridges, and a lot of narrow highway. When we went in 1985 we took a Mini van, and a local tour thorough there. I'm glad we did. Was able to focus on taking pictures, not the treacherous drive. On the way back we picked up a bumper sticker that reads "i survived the road to Hana" I fully understand its meaning..after the drive.. :^)
I spent 4 of the most amazing months of my life exploring Hawaii, and your assessment of the locals is spot on. Fortunately for you guys, your attitude was also! You're exactly correct-there is A LOT of history (that happened not too long ago compared to the rest of America's history) and enough locals (understandably) still harbor a lot of resentment towards mainlanders and tourists. It made me happy that you guys took the time to understand and respect why/where the animosity is coming from and didn't let it ruin your trip. Also, Marissa's mandated order to watch the sunrise cracked me up! I'm so glad your family had a wonderful time.
Thank you for sharing beautiful Maui. Twenty years ago we rented a jeep and traveled the road to Hana with our 8 year old and stayed in a treehouse cabin up a mountain from Hana. It is one of our best family travel memories. Thank you for helping me to relive it. Safe travels!
Lived on the Big Island for over 20 years. Your experience with Maui cops was indicative of almost every cop I knew in Hawaii, and I knew many on 4 islands. Great guys and gals who love their jobs in law enforcement and know tourism foots the bill for them to provide law and order in the most transitional sociological society imaginable. Beautiful Hawaii and the people!
haha, omg, i am loving this video, and then i cracked up just now when he said, about the banana bread, “i cant taste it, I’m focusing on not dying”. made me truly LOL!
50 years ago I went on a tour of four islands in Hawaii with my grandmother. When we got to Maui, we went to Hana with some other people in a station wagon. The only thing I remember about it is that we all got car sick from the winding roads! So, I appreciate your videos showing the beauty of the place. Can't wait to see more of your adventures!!
So awesome! Thank you so much for taking us along on the trip to Hana! My wife I visited Maui probably 20+ years again and drove a small rented car on that road so we can really appreciate Nathan’s driving skills navigating the van on that road. We had totally forgot about the bamboo forest (which was mind boggling when we walked through it to the falls) and the seven pools. Thanks again for that trip down memory lane! 🙂
Absolutely LOVED THID VID! Sharing such beauty that I wont ever get to much appreciated! Kids will never forget as long as they keep viewing pics!! LOL shower!
We took the road to Hana in 2009 with our 3 teen sons for our 25th wedding anniversary. The road was not crowded at all like you witnessed. We went to the same black sand beach and we actually ended up in Hana and ate at the only outside “restaurant “ there. Instead of going back the way we came, which took 3 hrs in a rented Chrysler 300, the locals said the faster way was to go north and around the head of Maui, we got there and it was even scarier cliffs, and then it turned to a dirt road, the landscape changed and it was dry and the mountains were covered with volcanic boulders. Our rental car wasn’t supposed to be taken “off road”, but luckily we made it back what seemed like much longer than getting there. Somehow, we ended up on the south side of Maui by the blowhole and not too far then we could see Haleakala and then Kihea. What a beautiful trip with nice locals, other than the one probably laughing that we took his advice to take the rocky, dirt road and not in an SUV. 😂 Love and prayers going out to Maui and especially the West side and Lahaina during the devastating fire. 🙏🏼❤️
I love that you guys always have a positive attitude toward situations! There is so much hate in this world that we need more people like you! Thank you for your awesome videos! It always brings a smile to my face, watching your videos!!🙃
Thanks for the memories. I've driven the road to Hana twice. 1st time was in a 15 passenger van, second was in a regular car. your comments about the locals was spot on. I got the 1 finger salute a couple times. But I was rather intense behind the wheel and was driving that van more like a local. the locals were trying to force their way past and make me stop when I had the lane. even smacked mirrors with one of them that was being aggressive. But it's memories I'll never forget. Oh, and you know how you know you're approaching Hana without the GPS telling you? Your arms and right leg start getting fatigued! :-)
You met Karen in Hawaii, lol 😆, it's nice to see you having such a good time, and Hensley learning all the plants and trees so beautiful. Thanks for sharing and as always stay safe, safe travels, and God bless love ya Nancy
Originally from Honolulu & went for school for tourism. I think everyone is still on edge due to covid and the surge of tourism the little islands are getting is super stressful even for locals who normally don't mind tourists.
My wife and I had a wonderful experience on the road to Hana long ago. We arrived at Maui just when United Airlines went on strike, reducing the number of visitors significantly, giving us unprecedented access to all of Maui without the crowds. That trip was jaw dropping and perfect, from the sunset sailing, Haleakala, to the road to Hana.
Courageous and humble as always. I'd NEVER drive "The Road To Hana " in anything bigger than a compact car and I was that idiot on the news waiting for the waves during the Tsunami.
So great reliving the Road to Hana with you. We did it on a one long day trip. Wanted to get the last little section to Charles Lindbergh's grave but with those narrow roads and trying to meet tour buses coming the other way we got spooked and turned around shortly before getting there. That road is definitely an adventure worth experiencing. And, have to agree, that banana bread is awesome!
I loved watching this!! I think we were in such an exhausted state, it was hard to appreciate the beauty fully! Looking back at the trip this way is so wonderful, thank you. ❤❤
I have to say when I visited Hanna on my honeymoon back in 1983 there were no guard rails and it was not paved, the people were very friendly. We also had to yield to an oncoming vehicle (local) who had very graciously backed up for us. The road was not developed at all. I'm talking barely one vehicle wide & unpaved. I'm glad it is still as breathtaking as it was back then. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us 🙂
Enjoyed your journey tonight but my favorite moment? "I love you Mom" Mine has been gone 3 years now and you can never tell them I love you too many times. ♥️
Sometimes people just suck!! You just keep being who you are…if only all people could be so nice and respectful. Hope the rest of the trip is fabulous!!!!!
So sorry that the locals gave you a hard but you stuck out. Can’t believe they are roof there. They depend on people like us like you to give them the money when we go there. But there was a light that was brighter and that was the hike with the bamboo and the black sand and the water fall and Marissa got to swim. And Hensley’s face about showering or not. That was cute. It will get better as you go along from now on. Hope you have a great week and beautiful day and see you all soon!
I have to admit I'm the suspicious type: the local that told you no one gets told to leave from where he told you to park? That feels like it was a set up to me.
Many transplants who move to the islands like to call themselves local. Many people born here are local, but not a native. As a kānaka maoli (native Hawaiian) I’m suspicious as well. Whether we agree with people or not, we wouldn’t put anyone in that situation. Especially out in rural and remote areas.
This is my favorite of your Hawaii videos so far. I’m sorry you had to experience those situations with the rude drivers but your family is so sweet and you too are such inspiring adults. You are proof there are decent empathetic people still around in this world. I’m over 65 and I’m so thrilled to be able to follow your travel adventures. Hawaii is on my bucket list of places to see. I don’t camp but I can still see a lot of these places. And I already feel I’ve seen such amazing places with you. That road to Hanna was best experienced with you very nice people. Your kids have such great examples of how to treat other people in you all. You are giving them such wonderful experiences. And thank you for sharing. We need more people like you Marissa and Nathan in this world. Loved seeing these beautiful sights!! .
Thanks for the warning. I was thinking about renting one of those Camper Vans in Hawaii to avoid the crazy hotel prices, but now I know better. As a person that lives in a touristy neighborhood…. Thanks for acknowledging that not everyone is on vacation.
Thanks for sharing. What a lot of fun! We didn’t get to the Hana Highway trip when we visited Maui. Not sure we’ll ever get back. Thanks for taking us along on yours!
You two are giving your children the best education there is. There is no substitute. Don’t get discouraged by the locals freaking out. They’re the 10 percenters ,and they are everywhere you go. Keep doing what you’re doing. You guys rock!
Loved this video! I kinda get how the locals are feeling there about the tourists. I live right outside of Nashville. Because everyone from the northern states and California areas are moving here and buying up everything, We cant afford to buy a home now, cant afford to rent, food and shopping thru the roof, the locals are having to move away, and our Southern way is about gone. Its upsetting.
When I visited Maui in the 70’s the road to Hana wasn’t paved. We had to book a tour guide to drive us over the road. It was very rough, bumpy and scary. It is a very beautiful area though. Glad it is now paved.
Wow! I can't believe you took that van on the road to Hana Me being decades older and wiser than I was the last time I was there, I'm not even sure if I would do it again in a car. Glad you all made it safely! I regret not buying the T-shirt. It's an exclusive club. "I survived the road to Hana". I don't realize what a big deal it was till years later. Especially since I am probably never doing it again.
Great video. Glad you took the time to capture all of that fun and adventurous views. There is a black sand beach in New Zealand too. I haven't been there either. Keep a travelin.
I so appreciate the real view of what has taken place in our 50th state. Gorgeous as it may be the lack of tolerance is unexceptionable. Makes me very sad. I so appreciate your optimism.
Hawaii overall was great, this experience was not the greatest. This area is not built for the amount of tourists it is currently experiencing and unfortunately some tourists are ruining it for others.
We did this in mid June. It was great to do once but I think I’ll pass when we go back to Maui. We went in the back way and came out the normal way. What a journey. You definitely have to experience it once.
When we where stationed in Hawaii we got daily post on our TV AFN telling us areas to stay away from, certain beaches and rural areas, also when we arrived at our base you go through family orientation of where not to go while living there … confrontation is common in Hawaii … they called us (military) Howie trash … so glad y’all took what happen with a grain of salt 😇
@@LessJunkMoreJourney What you have to realize is the police are allowed to lie to you this is known as coercive power, but you are not required to acquiesce to camping when you are not 'camping'.
I spent 2 incredible weeks there on my honeymoon a LONG time ago. We were in a house on the ocean and it was just incredible. The prettiest beach is the red sand beach - it's a hidden gem. Once the locals realized that we were there for more than a day or two, they were super nice and friendly.
@@bethbacon6552 only the trail leading to it is on private property. I stayed in a house down the street and they didn’t mind us accessing it. It’s truly magnificent if you can find it.
I never had a cop knock on my door (or tent flap) but on one of many canoe adventures on the Shenandoah River, our Fearless Leader lost sight of the correct landmark and put us ashore in the wrong spot. We did not find out until after we pitched camp and the sun was setting, when the property owner showed up in his truck and informed us. He was super cool about it and let us stay the night. We patrolled the site with extreme thoroughness after striking camp and left it cleaner than we found it.
If ever it should happen again where someone is honking at you to move, simply put your van in park, hop out, and tell that person if they would be so kind as to get your van through the mess for you, you’re be more than happy to sit and honk his horn for him. Lol.
U are 100% hitting it on the head. Right now the tension is at an all time breaking point. The road to hana has become crazy and really the whole island has become crazy packed. We went from have 6k people coming to maui a day to 100 in 2020 n now over 8k in 21. Maui doesn't have the infrastructure to support that many people. Loved your video and sorry that happened to u and your family. Glad u guys can still see the good and I've watch a lot of your video I appreciate u seeing and knowing that hawaii is different from the other 49 states.
Thank You very much for your video. What beautiful places you explored. Sorry for the inconveniences you experienced. Great advice about how nature might change. I very much love living in the present moment. Peace..
These video clips you shared show just how much more tourism is impacting the road to Hana. Our only trip there was in 2009, in October, and we experienced nothing but gracious folks along the way, but the traffic was not even close to the numbers I saw in your video. I imagine the impact does create bitterness among many of the locals, although your final morning encounter in the parking lot where the woman accused you of camping illegally causes me to think there are plenty of tourists who are not following the rules, especially in this post-covid environment and influx of new RVrs
Eh, I went as a kid with my parents around the same time (when most of the road was unpaved and the rental companies made you sign a agreement not to take the road to Hana which everyone ignored) and I mainly remember us being tailed by an ATV with a Hawaiian flag on the back that would stop where we stopped and meanmug us from a distance. Locals have never appreciated the tourists.
@@hawaiiguy1 it’s the same road. Sorry, it’s been the main draw to the island for a long time. My point, either way, is whether or not the road was well paved, locals haven’t wanted tourists for a while. Pretty sure the main reason is Hawaiian nationalism, but regardless
I tried the trip back in 1994 and the road was not paved or had protection from the 1000ft plus cliffs. It was 9ft wide at best and had pull offs in case you encountered other cars. Ended up turning around it was so rough. Went back 5yrs later and half the trip is now paved roads and much wider. Where the hotels ended back then now extended all the way out. I am sure 20yrs later the road is all paved and nothing like it was.
The look on Hensley's face when her dad was showering was priceless. lol Being a native Montanan living between Glacier and Yelllowstone parks this video has reminded me to always be kind, even though this year has been challenging with everyone and their dogs (literally) are traveling and being tourists.
We did the road to Hana on our last trip, and we went allll the way around the island. It gets really insane after the Seven Sacred Pools. The road become dirt and gravel, one lane, with sheer drop offs! But the view was amazing! In our three trips to the islands, we never encountered any hostility. I guess we've been lucky. Post-covid, it may be a lot worse. We will see when we go in October/November. We're not RVing, but using our timeshare and hotels points to visit all four islands. We've used the GyPSy Guide as well as Shaka Guide and love it. They're so much better than big bus tours on someone else's schedule.
First, the road to Hanna is gorgeous. I also appreciate that you guys show that it isn't always easy out there. It's sad that there's people who would call the cops on you without having proof of any wrongdoing. I'm glad that you guys were, overall, able to enjoy your time there though.
So glad i got to experience the road to Hana thru you guys. Thank you for the journey. My wife laurel and I discribe our marriage as a journey for two...thank you again very inspiring.
This video is by far my favorite of Hawaii. But those roads where something else. But still my favorite!!! I just loved all of it. Sending many hugs and Prayers for safe travels.
Hanna drive was a fabulous experience, but we drove a smaller vehicle, did the pull offs for the locals and got the Shaka 🤙 But no matter where you go, someone may be rude. The seven sacred pools was amazing and Larry dove between some of them. Glad you had some great experiences. We can’t wait to go back to Maui- Paia is an amazing small town. Roadside banana bread is the most amazing. Alice
Oh Wow! Thank you guys soooo much! I did this drive in early June with my friend and we took the one way route from the volcano then to park and then to Hana. It was 12 hours. We missed so many things but I was thrilled to see your video and the bamboo forest, black sand beach and waterfalls! Just so happy to see this and share it with you guys (again kinda). Many blessings and much love. Peace and Aloha! If you ever plan on doing Disney in So Cal…would love to meet you guys.
I understand your experience ! I went to Hawaii and visited all the Islands in 1983 with my Sisters. We experienced hostility everywhere we went. So being from the south It was a shock that the locals were so nasty to us. I never went back.
We just came from Oahu and Big Island and we also didn’t feel aloha spirit. Planning Maui and Kauai trip in the near future. We also have a camper in the SC, camping all the time with kids.
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As always your channel handles your intense experience with the impatient driver, some of the Locals, the knock on your door in the middle of the night by the Police...in such a introspective, resolute, and tactful manner~ I was Happy to hear you still thought it was a worthwhile drive~I just kept thinking...what beautiful memories you are making for your children ❤️
Thank you so much.
Maybe a little empathy for the most remote town/islands in the world being over run with post covid tourists on a budget. Heed no parking signs, don't trespass and camping in Hana has been against the law for 25 years. Great title though, should get you a lot of views and make locals look selfish 🤙🏼👍🏼🤙🏼👍🏼🤙🏼😘
That look from Hensley when you asked if she was going to take a shower….😂
Ha! Totally agree!
I could see the wheels turning in her head. Priceless!
Yes!!! Her look was saying a whole ton of... NOPE! Not happening!!! lol
I loved the video, but I have lost my desire to visit Hawaii. I will spend my vacation time and money where I feel welcome and appreciated.
You guys are absolutely amazing. Keep your heads up and remember that the good things in life aren't always easy. God is good and we are praying for a safe and wonderful adventure for you and your family. 🙏🏼
The bamboo forest is at the end of Hana, well worth the trip. Mahalo.
Thank you, we visited there when we were on the island this summer. Great stop.
Rudeness and selfishness seems to have become the national religion here in the US. Sad. Hope the good human interactions outweigh the bad on your amazing trip! ✌🏼
Fear and impatience are global right now. It's amazing to me that you all are traveling at all. As you know Canada is being much more cautious and most of us aren't traveling much in our own country. Covid is not beat yet .....I hope you all are getting your vaccines. It's our only hope. I miss cruising and loved my trip to Lahaina, and had heard so much about the road to Hana. You did a great video of it. Now i feel like I've been there. Thank you and Cheers.
I love the "mandated" sunrise. People need to have more of these.
What memories y’all are making with your kiddos…and for yourselves…magical, just magical💞
MARISSA, you look amazing and so happy. Hensely’s look when ask if she wanted to shower was classic. Hats off to you Nathan for incredible driving skills. Absolutely gorgeous scenery. Thank you. 😀
Hawaii is facing its worst recession in 50 years. The loss from the big industry of tourism has hurt them. The locals should have been informed. Glad you guys practice LNT and pick up after others. Great life lessons for the kids and others. Thanks again.
Yes! Yes!!..Traveled the road to Hana. Beautiful!. There are 620 curves. There are 59 bridges, and a lot of narrow highway. When we went in 1985 we took a Mini van, and a local tour thorough there. I'm glad we did. Was able to focus on taking pictures, not the treacherous drive. On the way back we picked up a bumper sticker that reads "i survived the road to Hana" I fully understand its meaning..after the drive.. :^)
I spent 4 of the most amazing months of my life exploring Hawaii, and your assessment of the locals is spot on. Fortunately for you guys, your attitude was also! You're exactly correct-there is A LOT of history (that happened not too long ago compared to the rest of America's history) and enough locals (understandably) still harbor a lot of resentment towards mainlanders and tourists. It made me happy that you guys took the time to understand and respect why/where the animosity is coming from and didn't let it ruin your trip. Also, Marissa's mandated order to watch the sunrise cracked me up! I'm so glad your family had a wonderful time.
Thank you so much.
Thank you for sharing beautiful Maui. Twenty years ago we rented a jeep and traveled the road to Hana with our 8 year old and stayed in a treehouse cabin up a mountain from Hana. It is one of our best family travel memories. Thank you for helping me to relive it. Safe travels!
We are glad you enjoyed it. Thank you.
Omgoodness, that black sand beach 🙌🏼 😍😍😍 Absolutely beautiful! And that Hawaiian bathing suit looks so pretty on you Marissa!
Finally we can comment, the kids have grown so much. Great video
Yes! Thank you!
Mandated Sunrise! I LOve IT!
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Lived on the Big Island for over 20 years. Your experience with Maui cops was indicative of almost every cop I knew in Hawaii, and I knew many on 4 islands. Great guys and gals who love their jobs in law enforcement and know tourism foots the bill for them to provide law and order in the most transitional sociological society imaginable. Beautiful Hawaii and the people!
The road to Hana is soooo beautiful!
Yes it is.
I LOVE real life videos like this! Sharing the good AND the bad! Thanks for being real.
haha, omg, i am loving this video, and then i cracked up just now when he said, about the banana bread, “i cant taste it, I’m focusing on not dying”. made me truly LOL!
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50 years ago I went on a tour of four islands in Hawaii with my grandmother. When we got to Maui, we went to Hana with some other people in a station wagon. The only thing I remember about it is that we all got car sick from the winding roads! So, I appreciate your videos showing the beauty of the place. Can't wait to see more of your adventures!!
So awesome! Thank you so much for taking us along on the trip to Hana! My wife I visited Maui probably 20+ years again and drove a small rented car on that road so we can really appreciate Nathan’s driving skills navigating the van on that road. We had totally forgot about the bamboo forest (which was mind boggling when we walked through it to the falls) and the seven pools. Thanks again for that trip down memory lane! 🙂
I love how Marissa is so genuinely excited to be in Hawaii. You can tell how much she is enjoying this trip. Safe travels.
Thank you so much.
You all are much braver than I am. Wow...what a trip. Thanks for taking us a long. Blessings
Absolutely LOVED THID VID! Sharing such beauty that I wont ever get to much appreciated! Kids will never forget as long as they keep viewing pics!! LOL shower!
We took the road to Hana in 2009 with our 3 teen sons for our 25th wedding anniversary. The road was not crowded at all like you witnessed. We went to the same black sand beach and we actually ended up in Hana and ate at the only outside “restaurant “ there. Instead of going back the way we came, which took 3 hrs in a rented Chrysler 300, the locals said the faster way was to go north and around the head of Maui, we got there and it was even scarier cliffs, and then it turned to a dirt road, the landscape changed and it was dry and the mountains were covered with volcanic boulders. Our rental car wasn’t supposed to be taken “off road”, but luckily we made it back what seemed like much longer than getting there. Somehow, we ended up on the south side of Maui by the blowhole and not too far then we could see Haleakala and then Kihea. What a beautiful trip with nice locals, other than the one probably laughing that we took his advice to take the rocky, dirt road and not in an SUV. 😂 Love and prayers going out to Maui and especially the West side and Lahaina during the devastating fire. 🙏🏼❤️
I love that you guys always have a positive attitude toward situations! There is so much hate in this world that we need more people like you! Thank you for your awesome videos! It always brings a smile to my face, watching your videos!!🙃
Thank you so much.
Thanks for the memories. I've driven the road to Hana twice. 1st time was in a 15 passenger van, second was in a regular car. your comments about the locals was spot on. I got the 1 finger salute a couple times. But I was rather intense behind the wheel and was driving that van more like a local. the locals were trying to force their way past and make me stop when I had the lane. even smacked mirrors with one of them that was being aggressive. But it's memories I'll never forget.
Oh, and you know how you know you're approaching Hana without the GPS telling you? Your arms and right leg start getting fatigued! :-)
Love your precious family so much. Even through the not so fun times you all stay positive. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you Kim!
You met Karen in Hawaii, lol 😆, it's nice to see you having such a good time, and Hensley learning all the plants and trees so beautiful. Thanks for sharing and as always stay safe, safe travels, and God bless love ya Nancy
Brilliant guys - love following your adventures
So glad you enjoy!
A beautiful and informative video. Glad to see the comments turned back on!
Originally from Honolulu & went for school for tourism. I think everyone is still on edge due to covid and the surge of tourism the little islands are getting is super stressful even for locals who normally don't mind tourists.
It’s awesome to see you guys have comments back! Thanks for giving us a glimpse of camper van life in Hawaii, looks like an awesome place!
Thank you guys. And great to connect with you. It’s been a while!
My wife and I had a wonderful experience on the road to Hana long ago. We arrived at Maui just when United Airlines went on strike, reducing the number of visitors significantly, giving us unprecedented access to all of Maui without the crowds. That trip was jaw dropping and perfect, from the sunset sailing, Haleakala, to the road to Hana.
Beautiful Island 😍😍😍
We did that too. It was beautiful and memorable
Courageous and humble as always. I'd NEVER drive "The Road To Hana " in anything bigger than a compact car and I was that idiot on the news waiting for the waves during the Tsunami.
“It’s dinner tom “ 😆Love Marissa’s dialect and your family’s adventures and journeys!
Keep ‘em coming!
So great reliving the Road to Hana with you. We did it on a one long day trip. Wanted to get the last little section to Charles Lindbergh's grave but with those narrow roads and trying to meet tour buses coming the other way we got spooked and turned around shortly before getting there. That road is definitely an adventure worth experiencing. And, have to agree, that banana bread is awesome!
I loved watching this!! I think we were in such an exhausted state, it was hard to appreciate the beauty fully! Looking back at the trip this way is so wonderful, thank you. ❤❤
So glad the comments are back on!! 💗
So are we. 😀
It was wonderful to see your family enjoying the same sites we visited with our children 15 years ago. Great memories!
I have to say when I visited Hanna on my honeymoon back in 1983 there were no guard rails and it was not paved, the people were very friendly. We also had to yield to an oncoming vehicle (local) who had very graciously backed up for us. The road was not developed at all. I'm talking barely one vehicle wide & unpaved. I'm glad it is still as breathtaking as it was back then. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us 🙂
-Henley’s reaction to the shower water- priceless! 😆😅😂🤣
Enjoyed your journey tonight but my favorite moment? "I love you Mom" Mine has been gone 3 years now and you can never tell them I love you too many times. ♥️
Totally true!
Thanks for being open about the issues you faced. We all face them sometimes.
Love the videos! Thanks for sharing!
Sometimes people just suck!! You just keep being who you are…if only all people could be so nice and respectful. Hope the rest of the trip is fabulous!!!!!
I’ve biked to and from Hana when I lived in Hawaii years ago. Even back then motorists were not always very patient. But it is worth the trip.
That beach looks so gorgeous
Glad that you are enjoying your vacation in spite of some unfortunate circumstances. Also glad that you made it safely down that road!
So sorry that the locals gave you a hard but you stuck out. Can’t believe they are roof there. They depend on people like us like you to give them the money when we go there. But there was a light that was brighter and that was the hike with the bamboo and the black sand and the water fall and Marissa got to swim. And Hensley’s face about showering or not. That was cute. It will get better as you go along from now on. Hope you have a great week and beautiful day and see you all soon!
Thank you so much for sharing your trip to Hawaii - what memories you are making for you and your family plus sharing with all of us!!❤️ ❤️ ❤️
Thank you so much!
I have to admit I'm the suspicious type: the local that told you no one gets told to leave from where he told you to park? That feels like it was a set up to me.
Many transplants who move to the islands like to call themselves local. Many people born here are local, but not a native. As a kānaka maoli (native Hawaiian) I’m suspicious as well. Whether we agree with people or not, we wouldn’t put anyone in that situation. Especially out in rural and remote areas.
This is my favorite of your Hawaii videos so far. I’m sorry you had to experience those situations with the rude drivers but your family is so sweet and you too are such inspiring adults. You are proof there are decent empathetic people still around in this world. I’m over 65 and I’m so thrilled to be able to follow your travel adventures. Hawaii is on my bucket list of places to see. I don’t camp but I can still see a lot of these places. And I already feel I’ve seen such amazing places with you. That road to Hanna was best experienced with you very nice people. Your kids have such great examples of how to treat other people in you all. You are giving them such wonderful experiences. And thank you for sharing. We need more people like you Marissa and Nathan in this world. Loved seeing these beautiful sights!! .
You are no longer in the land of Southern Hospitality. Great video, glad y’all made it!
Thanks for the warning. I was thinking about renting one of those Camper Vans in Hawaii to avoid the crazy hotel prices, but now I know better.
As a person that lives in a touristy neighborhood…. Thanks for acknowledging that not everyone is on vacation.
Thanks for sharing. What a lot of fun! We didn’t get to the Hana Highway trip when we visited Maui. Not sure we’ll ever get back. Thanks for taking us along on yours!
You two are giving your children the best education there is. There is no substitute. Don’t get discouraged by the locals freaking out. They’re the 10 percenters ,and they are everywhere you go. Keep doing what you’re doing. You guys rock!
Loved this video!
I kinda get how the locals are feeling there about the tourists. I live right outside of Nashville. Because everyone from the northern states and California areas are moving here and buying up everything, We cant afford to buy a home now, cant afford to rent, food and shopping thru the roof, the locals are having to move away, and our Southern way is about gone. Its upsetting.
I don’t recall the Road to Hana being paved 32 years ago. Consider yourself lucky it has been. What an incredible experience though.
When I visited Maui in the 70’s the road to Hana wasn’t paved. We had to book a tour guide to drive us over the road. It was very rough, bumpy and scary. It is a very beautiful area though. Glad it is now paved.
Cool video guys , Stay safe out there. Love watching.
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE YALLS channel. Safe travels.
Thank you.
Just beautiful. I’m so sorry that there were some trying to negatively impact your stay. You two are awesome.
Wow! I can't believe you took that van on the road to Hana Me being decades older and wiser than I was the last time I was there, I'm not even sure if I would do it again in a car. Glad you all made it safely! I regret not buying the T-shirt. It's an exclusive club. "I survived the road to Hana". I don't realize what a big deal it was till years later. Especially since I am probably never doing it again.
Great video. Glad you took the time to capture all of that fun and adventurous views. There is a black sand beach in New Zealand too. I haven't been there either. Keep a travelin.
I so appreciate the real view of what has taken place in our 50th state. Gorgeous as it may be the lack of tolerance is unexceptionable. Makes me very sad. I so appreciate your optimism.
Hawaii overall was great, this experience was not the greatest. This area is not built for the amount of tourists it is currently experiencing and unfortunately some tourists are ruining it for others.
We did this in mid June. It was great to do once but I think I’ll pass when we go back to Maui. We went in the back way and came out the normal way. What a journey. You definitely have to experience it once.
I love bamboo💚, glad the officers let you guys stay.
We were able to swim in the 7 pools when we were there! It was amazing! Maui was one of my favorite islands.
Oh wow, awesome.
LOVE WATCHING YOU ALL IN HAWAII..I LIVED THERE FOR 14 YEARS, AND IT SURE MAKES ME HOMESICK..ENJOY..
When we where stationed in Hawaii we got daily post on our TV AFN telling us areas to stay away from, certain beaches and rural areas, also when we arrived at our base you go through family orientation of where not to go while living there … confrontation is common in Hawaii … they called us (military) Howie trash … so glad y’all took what happen with a grain of salt 😇
Thank you Carla. Navigating areas like this are definitely one of the tricky parts of travel. -Nathan
@@LessJunkMoreJourney What you have to realize is the police are allowed to lie to you this is known as coercive power, but you are not required to acquiesce to camping when you are not 'camping'.
Nice vid guys. From Montreal Qc. Yeah were watchin
What a wonderfully, amazing life you live. AWEsome! 💗
I spent 2 incredible weeks there on my honeymoon a LONG time ago. We were in a house on the ocean and it was just incredible. The prettiest beach is the red sand beach - it's a hidden gem. Once the locals realized that we were there for more than a day or two, they were super nice and friendly.
It's actually on private property and it's discouraged to stop there
@@bethbacon6552 only the trail leading to it is on private property. I stayed in a house down the street and they didn’t mind us accessing it. It’s truly magnificent if you can find it.
I never had a cop knock on my door (or tent flap) but on one of many canoe adventures on the Shenandoah River, our Fearless Leader lost sight of the correct landmark and put us ashore in the wrong spot. We did not find out until after we pitched camp and the sun was setting, when the property owner showed up in his truck and informed us. He was super cool about it and let us stay the night. We patrolled the site with extreme thoroughness after striking camp and left it cleaner than we found it.
P.S. That middle-finger gesture is known as a "Hawaiian good luck sign."
If ever it should happen again where someone is honking at you to move, simply put your van in park, hop out, and tell that person if they would be so kind as to get your van through the mess for you, you’re be more than happy to sit and honk his horn for him. Lol.
So sorry you were harassed by the locals 😔. Thanks bunches for sharing the good, the bad, and the ugly 🖖🏻👍🏻😘🙏🏻
U are 100% hitting it on the head. Right now the tension is at an all time breaking point. The road to hana has become crazy and really the whole island has become crazy packed. We went from have 6k people coming to maui a day to 100 in 2020 n now over 8k in 21. Maui doesn't have the infrastructure to support that many people. Loved your video and sorry that happened to u and your family. Glad u guys can still see the good and I've watch a lot of your video I appreciate u seeing and knowing that hawaii is different from the other 49 states.
It was so beautiful and a wonderful experience.
born and raised in hawaii...sorry about your experience in Hana..love your videos
Spectacular drone footage in this one!
Thank You very much for your video. What beautiful places you explored. Sorry for the inconveniences you experienced. Great advice about how nature might change. I very much love living in the present moment. Peace..
Thank you so much for sharing this. I love you guys adventures.
These video clips you shared show just how much more tourism is impacting the road to Hana. Our only trip there was in 2009, in October, and we experienced nothing but gracious folks along the way, but the traffic was not even close to the numbers I saw in your video. I imagine the impact does create bitterness among many of the locals, although your final morning encounter in the parking lot where the woman accused you of camping illegally causes me to think there are plenty of tourists who are not following the rules, especially in this post-covid environment and influx of new RVrs
Eh, I went as a kid with my parents around the same time (when most of the road was unpaved and the rental companies made you sign a agreement not to take the road to Hana which everyone ignored) and I mainly remember us being tailed by an ATV with a Hawaiian flag on the back that would stop where we stopped and meanmug us from a distance. Locals have never appreciated the tourists.
@@balkloth you answered your own comment as to why the locals didn't appreciate the tourists.
@@hawaiiguy1 it’s the same road. Sorry, it’s been the main draw to the island for a long time. My point, either way, is whether or not the road was well paved, locals haven’t wanted tourists for a while. Pretty sure the main reason is Hawaiian nationalism, but regardless
@@balkloth no it is not Hawaiian nationalism
I tried the trip back in 1994 and the road was not paved or had protection from the 1000ft plus cliffs. It was 9ft wide at best and had pull offs in case you encountered other cars. Ended up turning around it was so rough. Went back 5yrs later and half the trip is now paved roads and much wider. Where the hotels ended back then now extended all the way out. I am sure 20yrs later the road is all paved and nothing like it was.
"Our pet's heads are fallin' off!!!" OMG ahahahaha.
Love that you traveled all that way to the bucket list destination of Hawaii and still pigged out on tacos! 😂
Beautiful video, and beautiful family…… SAFE TRAVELS 👍🏼
The look on Hensley's face when her dad was showering was priceless. lol Being a native Montanan living between Glacier and Yelllowstone parks this video has reminded me to always be kind, even though this year has been challenging with everyone and their dogs (literally) are traveling and being tourists.
We did the road to Hana on our last trip, and we went allll the way around the island. It gets really insane after the Seven Sacred Pools. The road become dirt and gravel, one lane, with sheer drop offs! But the view was amazing! In our three trips to the islands, we never encountered any hostility. I guess we've been lucky. Post-covid, it may be a lot worse. We will see when we go in October/November. We're not RVing, but using our timeshare and hotels points to visit all four islands. We've used the GyPSy Guide as well as Shaka Guide and love it. They're so much better than big bus tours on someone else's schedule.
Hensley's face when you asked her if she was going to shower outside was priceless!! 😆
First, the road to Hanna is gorgeous. I also appreciate that you guys show that it isn't always easy out there. It's sad that there's people who would call the cops on you without having proof of any wrongdoing. I'm glad that you guys were, overall, able to enjoy your time there though.
So glad i got to experience the road to Hana thru you guys. Thank you for the journey. My wife laurel and I discribe our marriage as a journey for two...thank you again very inspiring.
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We drove a small car down that road and it was a challenge but beautiful like you saw. Great video
This video is by far my favorite of Hawaii. But those roads where something else. But still my favorite!!! I just loved all of it. Sending many hugs and Prayers for safe travels.
So glad you enjoyed!
@@LessJunkMoreJourney You have no idea in how much I enjoy all of your videos💙💙💖💖
Hanna drive was a fabulous experience, but we drove a smaller vehicle, did the pull offs for the locals and got the Shaka 🤙 But no matter where you go, someone may be rude. The seven sacred pools was amazing and Larry dove between some of them.
Glad you had some great experiences. We can’t wait to go back to Maui- Paia is an amazing small town.
Roadside banana bread is the most amazing.
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Oh Wow! Thank you guys soooo much! I did this drive in early June with my friend and we took the one way route from the volcano then to park and then to Hana. It was 12 hours. We missed so many things but I was thrilled to see your video and the bamboo forest, black sand beach and waterfalls! Just so happy to see this and share it with you guys (again kinda). Many blessings and much love. Peace and Aloha! If you ever plan on doing Disney in So Cal…would love to meet you guys.
I understand your experience ! I went to Hawaii and visited all the Islands in 1983 with my Sisters. We experienced hostility everywhere we went. So being from the south It was a shock that the locals were so nasty to us. I never went back.
Thank you for sharing the road to Hamna with us!
You are welcome, thank you for watching.
👍👍😎✌️ Loved every minute of our 10 day stay in our 50th state.
We just came from Oahu and Big Island and we also didn’t feel aloha spirit.
Planning Maui and Kauai trip in the near future. We also have a camper in the SC, camping all the time with kids.
Many of the locals are not happy about tourists. ☹
@@LessJunkMoreJourney I had this feeling that locals feel that US is occupying their land.