Maui is a gorgeous Hawaiian island known for its natural
beauty, endless adventures and relaxing atmosphere. But there is another side
to the island that you may not be familiar with—a spookier side that is not for
the faint of heart. As is the case with most places around the world, Maui has
its share of ghost stories and haunting legends. So in honor of the quickly
approaching holiday that’s filled with tricks and treats, we’ve decided to do a
little something different with this month’s blog…
Trade Winds Photography Presents: Haunted Hot Spots Around Maui
The Iao Theater: This
theater, located at Makawow, is rumored to be haunted by spirits who seem to
live in the dressing rooms. Visitors report feelings of being watched, doors
slamming all by themselves, voices coming through the walls and items moving
around on their own. This is by far the most spine-tingling haunting on the
island.
Old Maui High School
of Hamakuapoko: The whole area that was formerly the town of Hamakuapoko is
said to be haunted by spirits from its historic missionary and plantation days.
But the old abandoned high school in the area is the creepiest haunt of all.
Before the school shut down, numerous students reported mysterious occurrences,
such as being accosted by a “chocking ghost.” Today, the remains of the high
school still stand and some say you can hear the ghost of a girl crying
drifting out from them.
Iao Valley’s
Kepaniwai Heritage Park: This tourist-heavy park isn’t the most haunted
location on our list, but there are rumors that float around among the locals.
Some say that when the sun goes down and the tourists have all gone home you
can hear the eerie whispers of spirits all around you.
Giggle Hill: This
is the sweetest haunting in the world! Those who visit the top of this aptly named
hill report hearing the giggles of young women floating through the air.
Wailea Coastline: This
one sends shivers up our spines… Legend has it that there is a lone female
spirit who drifts around the coastline and when she sees anyone who can see her
presence, she apparently stops dead in her tracks and stares that person down
until they leave the area altogether.
While some of you may not be interested in hauntings of any
kind, others may already be making plans to visit each of these sites. If you
and your family are urban legend lovers or Halloween fanatics, you might even
consider taking Maui family portraits at one of these locations. Perhaps you
and your fiancé are thrill seekers; if so, these could be prime engagement
photo locations. But whether you like to play it safe or scare yourself silly
on the regular, one thing is for sure: When you call Trade Winds Photography,
you’ll be calling the best Maui photographer around.
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