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Friends of Haleakalā National Park seek volunteers for backcountry service trip
The Friends of Haleakalā National Park is recruiting experienced hikers and backpackers for a three-day, two-night volunteer service trip in the park’s Crater Wilderness area, according to the organization. The strenuous trip, which involves extensive hiking with backpacks, is scheduled for Aug. 11-13. Volunteers will stay at Kapalaoa Cabin and work to remove invasive plants […]
Haleakalā National Park service trip starting March 31
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.
Hikers suffering from hypothermia and dehydration rescued at Haleakalā on Maui
Crews made contact with three adults and two children who were reportedly suffering from various stages of hypothermia and dehydration, according to NPS officials.
Palikū Wilderness Cabin Reservations to Open 7 Days Per Week Beginning Nov. 8
The Palikū wilderness cabin reservations will be available seven days per week on Recreation.gov beginning Nov. 8, 2021 between 7 and 7:30 a.m. Hawaiʻi Standard Time. Due to ongoing drought and water shortages, the remote Palikū wilderness cabin reservations were temporarily limited to Friday-Sunday only.
Time-Zone Snafu Led to Early Release of In-Demand Haleakalā Cabin Reservations
A problem with time-zone calculations was identified as the reason for the faulty early release of in-demand wilderness cabin reservations at Haleakalā National Park earlier this month.
New Reservation System at Haleakalā Cabins “Booked Solid” Within Minutes
Maui Now received complaints from individuals who tried to access the system only to find that many dates and popular weekend slots had already been taken. Visitors to the site report that within minutes after the publicized 7 a.m. opening, the site was booked solid through the end of the year.