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Haleakalā Conservancy announces Jin Harlow as new Executive Director

Haleakalā Conservancy has named Jin Harlow as its new Executive Director, strengthening the organization’s efforts to expand philanthropic support for Haleakalā National Park.  

Haleakalā National Park closed due to severe weather

Beginning after sunset Thursday, March 12, 2026, Haleakalā National Park will be closed due to dangerous weather conditions. The closure will go into effect for both the Summit District and Kīpahulu District.

National Park Service: Haleakalā visitors contribute $56 million to neighboring communities

Visitors to Haleakalā National Park spent an estimated $56 million in communities near the park in 2024, according to a new report from the National Park Service.

Haleakalā National Park hikes camping fees

Haleakalā National Park has increased campground fees to $20 a night per site. The higher fees went into effect Oct. 11 for drive-in and crater campgrounds. Previously, campsites cost $8 to $9 per night. Campsites reserved prior to the fee increase will be honored at the previous rate. “The increased revenue will be used to help maintain […]

Tourism to Haleakalā National Park contributes $72.1 million to local economy

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.

Hawaiian forest bird initiative secures $3M boost to annihilate mosquitos, save birds in East Maui

At Haleakalā National Park yesterday, the Director of Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and conservationists involved in Birds, Not Mosquitoes, shed light on the ongoing project to save native birds on East Maui. 

Free Entrance to Haleakalā & Hawaiʻi Volcanoes parks Aug. 1 for 105th Birthdays

Haleakalā and Hawaiʻi Volcanoes national parks, which were founded as one park in 1916 and called “Hawaiʻi National Park,” are celebrating their joint 105th birthdays on Sunday, Aug. 1, with free entrance.

Haleakalā Conservancy Hires Maui Native Olena Alec as First Executive Director

Haleakalā Conservancy’s Board of Directors hired Maui native Olena (Horcajo) Alec as its first Executive Director.

Haleakalā National Park Unveils New Park Film

Haleakalā National Park has officially released a new park film “Haleakalā: A Rare and Sacred Landscape”.

Haleakalā Park Service Centennial: 100 Years Celebrated

Haleakalā celebrated the Centennial of the National Park Service with activities, special programs, cultural demonstrations, and a brief ceremony on Aug. 25.

New Superintendent Named at Haleakalā

Dr. Natalie Gates worked for the past 12 years at Point Reyes National Seashore in California, first as a wildlife biologist, and then as chief of natural resource management. She will transition to her new duties at Haleakalā in March.