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Haleakalā Backcountry Reopens After Assault on Hiker

Haleakalā NP Chief Ranger Ari Wong said that after an “exhaustive search,” he is “confident that the assailant is no longer in the crater.”

Haleakalā Summit Road Paving Begins July 16

Road construction is scheduled to take place between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and should have minimal impact on sunrise visitors.

Holua Camping at Haleakalā Closed June 13 for Invasive Ant Control

The Holua backcountry camping area of Haleakalā National Park will be closed to campers the night of June 13, 2018 to allow staff to control non-native Argentine ants. Holua is located along the Halemau’u Trail within the Summit District of the park.

Student Meals to Feature Maui Gold Pineapples

Maui-grown pineapples are being incorporated into student meals statewide as part of the ʻAina Pono Hawaiʻi State Harvest of the Month program in May.

Haleakalā NP Free Admission April 21, National Park Week Events

In celebration of National Park Week, entrance fees at Haleakalā will be waived for one day, on Saturday, April 21.  There’s also a schedule of special events

Haleakalā Entrance Fees To Increase June 1

On June 1, 2018, changes to entrance fees at Haleakalā National Park go into effect with the cost of a Tri-Park Annual Pass going from the current $30 to $50.

Decision on Thirty Meter Telescope Site Deferred

A TMT Board deferred a decision on whether to continue building the Thirty Meter Telescope in Hawaiʻi, or to consider the alternative in the Canary Islands.

6,342 Invasive Pines Removed at Haleakalā, Volunteers Sought

Since April of last year, Waele ma Haleakalā volunteers have pulled 6,342 invasive pines and almost 2,500 invasive plants.

Fun Facts About Haleakalā

Sponsored Content Provided by: Maverick Helicopters Haleakalā Crater, located in the southeast portion of Maui, has captivated visitors since the Polynesians arrived in approximately 450 AD. Over the centuries, this massive dormant volcano has served as the house of the sun, a cattle ranch, military training facility and observatory. It is also home to a […]

Haleakalā National Park College Internship Deadline March 31, 2018

The eight week summer internship program is for college age students who are interested in careers in natural resources/conservation and/or the National Park Service.

The Kahikinui Project on Maui Launches Kickstarter Campaign

The project aims to utilize over 500,000 pounds of truly wild protein that need to be removed in order for restoration to be successful.

Top Maui Headlines with Wendy Osher

As Maui gears up for the holiday weekend, we bring you information on fireworks displays and a request from authorities on how to report illegal activity. 

1,275 Rocks Returned to Haleakalā in 2017

Letters of apology to Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of fire and volcanoes, often accompany these rocks.

Winter Weather Brings Freezing Rain to Haleakalā Overnight

The Summit District at Haleakalā re-opened at 4:30 this morning after an overnight closure that went into effect on Friday due to heavy rain and icy conditions.

Wind Warning Summit of Haleakalā

A high wind warning is in effect for Haleakalā Summit on Maui, with north winds of 55 to 70 mph expected. A wind advisory is in effect elsewhere in Hawaii.

Rehabilitation of Kalahaku Overlook Focus of Dec. 7 Meeting

Kalahaku Overlook receives up to several hundred visitors daily. The EA will explore a range of alternatives to identify potential issues and impacts to…

Frosty Haleakalā! Cool Temps for the Holidays

The summit area of Haleakalā will have a high today near 51° F and a low of around 36° F this evening.  Sunrise for Haleakala on Thanksgiving is around 6:39 a.m

Top Maui Headlines with Wendy Osher

Here are some of the important headlines and stories you need to know around Maui.

Free Entry to Haleakalā National Park on Veteran’s Day Weekend

Haleakalā National Park will waive entrance fees for all park visitors on November 11 and 12, 2017, in commemoration of Veterans and the Veteran’s Day holiday.

USGS Threat Rankings of Haleakalā, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes

USGS ranks Kīlauea, Mauna Loa, Hualālai, Haleakalā, Mauna Kea, and Lōʻihi from “very high threat potential” to “moderate threat potential.”
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