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Haleakalā National Park is a national park of the United States located on the island of Maui, Hawaii. Named after Haleakalā , a dormant volcano within its boundaries, the park covers an area of 33,265 acres (52.0 sq mi; 134.6 km 2 ), [ 1 ] of which 24,719 acres (38.6 sq mi; 100.0 km 2 ) is a wilderness area . [ 3 ]
Haleakalā (/ ˌ h ɑː l i ˌ ɑː k ə ˈ l ɑː /; Hawaiian: Hawaiian pronunciation: [ˈhɐlɛˈjɐkəˈlaː]), or the East Maui Volcano, is a massive, active shield volcano that forms more than 75% of the Hawaiian Island of Maui. The western 25% of the island is formed by another volcano, Mauna Kahalawai, also referred to as the West Maui ...
It comprises Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the island of Hawaii, and Haleakala National Park on the island of Maui, with a total area of 995.45 square kilometres. External links [ edit ]
Here’s what travelers should know about Haleakalā, the latest national park in USA TODAY’s yearlong series. Why is Haleakalā so special? The lush Pipiwai trail is located in Haleakalā ...
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Haleakalā National Park is known for its stunning sunrises, but there's so much more to explore at this national park in Maui, Hawaii.
On Maui, Kula is one of the island's 12 "foundation" districts of ancient Hawaii called moku. [6] The Kula district is the island's largest, extending from dry coastal areas to the wetter high pasture lands of three major ranches (Haleakala, Erewhon, and Ulupalakua) that cap the region about halfway up the slopes of Haleakala.
A spectacular sunrise was captured on camera at a national park on the island of Maui, Hawaii. The National Park Service (NPS) released the breathtaking time-lapse video, showcasing the sunrise at ...