#Haleakala National Park

Two Maui men — ages 18 and 20 — were rescued while hiking in Haleakalā National Park on Sunday. The alarm was received at 1:10 a.m. when firefighters were dispatched to respond to two hikers who were out of water and cold in the area of the Palikū cabin.

Every dollar given at the register stays in the park where it was donated, helping to care for these places—supporting wildlife like nēnē (Hawaiian geese) at Haleakalā and Hawaiʻi Volcanoes national parks, preserving cultural sites like the great heiau (temple) at Puʻukoholā National Historic Site, and enhancing the visitor experience.

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation notifies highway users that paving on Crater Road (Route 378) is set to begin on Thursday, Aug. 7 following delays as the project was initially set to begin July 14.

The Friends of Haleakalā National Park is seeking National Park Service volunteers for a strenuous three-night service trip in Haleakalā Crater over Labor Day weekend: Saturday, Aug. 30 to Monday, Sept. 2, 2025.

The Summit District of Haleakalā National Park is hosting the annual Cycle to the Sun event on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The Friends of Haleakalā National Park are seeking volunteers to assist with resource protection efforts in the Kīpahulu District from Friday to Sunday, Aug. 8 to 10.

Motorists are advised that paving on Crater Road (Route 378) is set to begin on Monday, July 14, with completion scheduled in October.

The Friends of Haleakalā National Park seeks enthusiastic and fit volunteers for a strenuous two-night backpacking service trip into the Haleakalā National Park’s Wilderness Areas from Saturday to Monday, June 14-16.  Volunteers will hike into the crater and stay in the Kapalaoa Wilderness Cabin.  

The Friends of Haleakalā National Park seeks volunteers who are enthusiastic and fit for a strenuous overnight service trip from Sunday to Tuesday, March 16 to 18, 2025.  These National Park Service volunteers will tent camp in the Hōlua Wilderness Area camping area in Haleakalā Crater.

US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) joined colleagues in urging newly confirmed US Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to immediately take action to resolve looming staffing shortages at the National Park Service.

Due to worsening conditions Haleakalā National Park will close today at 10 a.m. The park will remain closed through noon on Friday when conditions are expected to improve.

The Friends of Haleakalā National Park seeks National Park Service volunteers who are enthusiastic and fit for a strenuous three-night backpacking service trip into the parkʻs Wilderness Areas Tuesday to Thursday, Dec. 10 to 12.

A field crew with the Maui Invasive Species Committee detected a small population of little fire ants (Wasmannia auropunctata) along Hāna Highway near the entrance of the Kīpahulu District of Haleakalā National Park on Aug. 26, 2024. This finding follows the late May detection of little fire ants or LFA at a county storage area on Waikaloa Road in Hāna. Officials say the ants likely spread via contaminated road fill to Kīpahulu within the last year. The infestation appears to be confined to approximately two-thirds of an acre, less than half a soccer field. 

Haleakalā National Park celebrates National Wilderness Month in September, and commemorates the 60th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act.

A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 791,292 visitors to Haleakalā National Park in 2023 spent $57.5 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 556 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $72.1 million.

County of Maui officials announced today, July 24, 2024, that Crater Road is scheduled to reopen at noon; however, if conditions become unsafe, the road will again be closed.  Portions of Crater Road have been closed since July 10 due to the ongoing Crater Road fire in Upper Kula, which remains at 80% containment and 574 acres.

 Haleakalā National Park is seeking to lease three- or more bedroom houses or apartments (furnished, unfurnished, or partially furnished) with full kitchens, bathroom(s), and living/dining space to house between two to seven national park employees. More than one lease may be negotiated to meet the total need. 

The Lahainaluna High School once provided fruit, vegetables and livestock produce to its students and community. Its vast agricultural grounds received a manicure from local students, organizations and volunteers on Wednesday, bringing the school one step closer to its goal of replanting Lahaina.

The Friends of Haleakalā National Park will host a two night service trip in Haleakalā Crater, Sunday through Tuesday, March 31 to April 2, 2024.

This multi-partner pilot release allows wildlife managers the opportunity to monitor and evaluate ʻalalā and its potential for survival and breeding in the forests of East Maui without risk of depredation by ‘io (Hawaiian hawk). The EA provides background information concerning methods for release of ‘alalā and outlines the proposed action, potential impacts, and strategies to avoid and minimize potential adverse impacts of the project on East Maui.