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Iao Valley

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Iao Valley is a lush, stream-cut valley in West Maui, Hawaii, located about 3.1 miles west of Wailuku. Its name is Hawaiian for cloud supreme, and its natural environment and history have made it a popular tourist destination; it was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1972.

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ʻĪao Valley, (; Hawaiian for "cloud supreme") is a lush, stream-cut valley in West Maui, Hawaii, located 3.1 miles (5 km) west of Wailuku.
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