‘Ahahui Mālama I Ka Lōkahi  website

When we decided that we wanted to go to Ulupö Heiau and Nā Pōhaku O Hauwahine on our tours, we approached ‘Ahahui to ask permission.  Although permission is not required, we recognize them as the caretakers of these sacred places, and wanted their blessings to be there.  We met some excellent people, and were granted those blessings.  They have a monumental task before them, because taking care of these two sites is not easy.  It was in the spirit of helping that we came up with our Ho‘olauluma Community Service Project tour.  Aside from the tremendous value it gives to our hearts, seeing the physical progress made whenever we help out does wonders for our own well-being.  A good day's work is so rewarding...  Hina Adventures as a company hopes not only continue to work with ‘Ahahui, but to also work more closely with them in the future.

http://starbulletin.com/2007/06/04/news/story01.html  Story about Kawainui Marsh Restoration

Hawai‘i Nature Center

Hawaii Women's Business Center (HWBC)  website

Offering free counseling to anyone starting a small business, HWBC has been instrumental in bringing about the creation of Hina Adventures.  We were lucky enough to find them on the internet in the very beginning of this endeavor, and were smart enough to give them a call.  Cherylle, our counselor, has been such a great help over the many months it's taken to get our company up and running.  They are a non-profit organization - the more people they help, the more funding they get, so give them a call if you need assistance.  We highly recommend it!     

Ka‘ala Farms

Memberships

Hawai‘i Ecotourism Association (HEA)  website

Hina Adventures is a member of the Hawai‘i Ecotourism Association, the Hawai‘i-based affiliate of The International Ecotourism Society.  Their website lists other HEA members, offering a search function that allows one to find not only tourism-based activities but additional services as well. 

Hawaii Visitors and Conventions Bureau (HVCB) website

Sustainable Travel International  website

Tour-Related Links

Waimea Valley Audubon Center  website

When we decided to go to Waimea Valley on our tours, we called up the staff there for some information.  We were welcomed so far beyond our expectations.  The entire staff there is great, and although they've got a heavy workload (it's tough taking care of an entire valley with only 5 gardeners on staff...), they're doing an excellent job. 

Waimea Grill  website

We love Waimea Grill!  Their website won't tell you this, but they use all freshly grown produce from the area (as long as it's available), and most of it is organically grown.  They serve sodas produced from Waialua, a neighboring valley, and use fresh fruit in everything they do.  They've got excellent salads, veggie taro burgers, and even fresh fish dishes (our favorites are the Maui Veggie Burger and the Pupukea Green Salad with fresh Ahi).  We stop here for lunch on Tour #2 of the Land, Sea & Sky Eco Tours, but I'd stop more often if I could... 

A Pacific Place  website

If you like the teas we serve on our Tour #4 of the Land, Sea & Sky Eco Tours, you can purchase some for yourself from their website.  They create all their own tea flavors and produce them locally.  We've had many Hina Adventures meetings at their kiosk, just to have an excuse to sample their products.  We've always walked away happy!

Additional Links

Polynesian Voyaging Society (PVS)  website

This is an organization dear to my heart.  I will always value the time I spent working for PVS.  It was a memorable and valuable experience.  The link you see here leads to an old website, but the site is still chock full of information about voyaging and Polynesian seafaring. 

Kamehameha Schools  website

Kamehameha Schools is a large educational institution that has been under attack recently for their admissions policy of giving preference to children of Hawaiian ancestry.  The school was founded in 1887 by the will of one of our last Hawaiian princesses for the specific purpose of educating Hawaiian children.  Today, they are known for being the largest landowner in Hawai‘i and one of the largest in the United States.  Here in Hawai‘i, many still look towards the Kamehameha Schools as an institution caring and providing for Hawaiians, much like a chief in the ancient times would care for his people.  If you would like to read more, check out their website. 

You know we had to put these last two links in here.  After all, we are hikers... 

The Hawai‘i Chapter of the Sierra Club  website

Hawai‘i Trail and Mountain Club (HTMC)  website