HANA, Maui — Growing up in Hawaii, I would chuckle if someone were to ask me for a "pristine and uncrowded" place to visit in the islands. That's because you'd be hard-pressed to find it.

Hawaii makes a big impression with its epic array ... ingredients—much like what he’s discovered during his time in Hana.

Hawaii defensive back Deliyon Freeman, left, came up with an interception as fellow defensive back Kainoa Ontai assisted on the play during Hawaii’s final spring football practice at Ching Field ...