Tall trees line the dense Makawao Forest Reserve, which covers about 2,000 acres in northeast Maui. The father of hiker Amanda Eller, who was found alive after going missing for 17 days off a ...

Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project photo Just seven forest bird species may be left in Maui Nui after a large percentage landed on a federal agency’s possible extinction list this week.

Makawao Forest Reserve, perched on the slopes of Haleakalā above Olinda in upcountry Maui, offers a lesser-known treat for travelers, especially those interested in hiking and adventure.

Many of these birds are on the verge of extinction in the wild. Maui’s endemic forest birds are facing an immediate extinction crisis. The Kiwikiu and ʻĀkohekohe, which only live in east Maui, are ...