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The long gravel road that hugs the southeastern coast of the island
also offers
some striking views of the erosion along the slopes of Haleakala.
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Hawaii's state bird, the rarely seen Nene,
is most often encountered at remote high
elevations far away from human settlements.
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Fields of sugarcane line the flatlands of western Maui.
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Iao Needle, one of Maui's signature scenic points.
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