Formerly used as a bombing practice range by the U.S. Navy and Air Force, it is being restored and revegetated. Its flower is the beach heliotrope called hinahina. Average temperatures range from the low to high 70s. Popular visitor attractions are the historic whaling town of Lahaina, the Maui Ocean Center, the slopes and vistas of Haleakala Crater, the winding road to Hana, and the beaches of the Kaanapali coast. Molokai's attractions include mule rides to Kalaupapa National Historical Park.
Coffee is grown on Maui and Molokai.
Cut flowers and orchids are grown on Maui and Molokai. Proteas are a specialty of Maui Island. The newly opened Molokai Education Center is part of Maui Community College. Five banks with 22 branches, and 3 savings and loan associations with 11 locations. The principal newspaper is the Maui News.