• Cindercones dot the landscape in the Wilderness Area

    Haleakalā

    National Park Hawai'i

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  • Water shortage at summit

    The visitor center nearest the summit is very low on water. Please use the toilets at Headquarters Visitor Center near the park entrance if possible.

  • Drive cautiously - Endangered birds land on roadway

    Nene (Hawaiian geese) and 'ua'u (Hawaiian petrels) are nesting in the park and may land on or frequent park roads and parking lots. Drivers are reminded to drive at the posted speed limits and exercise caution.

  • Construction Traffic - May 20

    On May 20, from 6:30am to 11:00am, construction trucks will be using the park road. The road will remain open to staff and visitors.

  • Summit District Parking Lot Rehabilitation In Progress

    During construction, parking spaces at Haleakala Visitor Center (near the summit) will be reduced by at least 50%. Construction is scheduled for May 22 through June 6. Visitors and tour operators may experience delays. More »

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May 17, 2013
HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARK PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS CONTINUE
HALEAKALĀ NATIONAL PARK PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS CONTINUE

February 28, 2013
Haleakala National Park Tourism Creates Millions in Local Economic Benefit
Part of $30 billion impact that supports 252,000 jobs nationwide

January 15, 2013
Global Warming May Have Severe Consequences for Rare Haleakala Silverswords
Recent research suggest global warming may have severe consequences for rare Haleakalā silverswords.

January 14, 2013
Natalie Gates Appointed as Superintendent
Natalie Gates Appointed as Superintendent of Haleakala National Park

 

Did You Know?

You can experience hundreds of shades of green in the bamboo forest as well as enjoy the melodic tones produced in the breeze.

Bamboo is one of the non-native plants you will see when you hike the Pīpīwai Trail in the Kīpahulu Area of Haleakalā National Park. The extensive bamboo forest provides a unique array of sights and sounds along the trail. More...