Waiʻanapanapa State Park
Waianapanapa State Park is a state park in Hana, on the island of Maui, in Hawaii. It is located at the end of Waianapanapa Road off Hana Highway at mile marker 32, east of Kahului, Maui. Waianapanapa means "glistening fresh water" in the Hawaiian language, referring to nearby fresh water streams and sparkling pools. The camp offers camping facilities, including a small lawn where campers may pitch a tent, and a public bathroom nearby.
Tide pools at the park turn red several times of a year. Scientists state that it is due to the arrival of small shrimp, however local folklore says it is the blood of Popoaleae, a mythical princess who was murdered in a nearby lava tube by her husband, Chief Ka'akea.
Natural features
Waianapanapa State Park's natural features include:- seabird colonies
- anchialine pools
- native hala
- coastal mesic forests
- lava tubes
- heiau
- a natural arch
- sea stacks
- blowholes
- a small black sand beach.