Haleakalā National Park News
Showing the last 10 news releases. Click here to visit nps.gov's Haleakalā National Park - News section for more.
Haleakalā National Park Preserves Native Hawaiian Language through New Hawaiian Immersion Educational Materials
October 5, 2022 | 10:53 am
KULA, Maui — Haleakalā National Park has developed new educational materials in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) for Hawaiian immersion fourth grade students. The virtual materials are available to teachers anywhere to inspire 4th grade haumāna (students) to mālama ʻāina (steward the land).
Haleakalā National Park Rangers Rescue Hypothermic Hiker
July 22, 2022 | 1:25 pm
On Thursday, July 21, at 5:30 am, National Park Service (NPS) rangers received a call from hikers in distress in the area of Kapalaoa Cabin in the Haleakalā Crater. Rangers responded and made contact with three adults and two children suffering from various stages of hypothermia and dehydration.
KULA, Maui ¬¬– A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 853 thousand people visiting Haleakalā National Park in 2021 spent $61 million in the local communities on Maui.
June 28, 2022 | 11:18 am
KULA, Maui – A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 853 thousand people visiting Haleakalā National Park in 2021 spent $61 million in the local communities on Maui. That spending supported 589 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $76.7 million.
Historic Kapalaoa Wilderness Cabin in Haleakalā Crater Gets Some TLC
June 16, 2022 | 1:36 pm
KULA, Maui — The National Park Service has good news for cabin users staying at Kapalaoa Wilderness Cabin in Haleakalā Crater. Damaged and worn down from 85 years of use, the original flooring at Kapalaoa Wilderness Cabin was due for replacement.
Hawaiian Immersion Teacher Paid Opportunity to Spend the Summer at Haleakalā National Park
May 17, 2022 | 11:36 am
KULA, Maui — Haleakalā National Park is seeking a K-12 Hawaiian Immersion teacher to participate in the Teacher-Ranger-Teacher Program during the summer of 2022.
Bird is the Word at Haleakalā National Park’s ʻUaʻu Night
May 16, 2022 | 4:24 pm
KULA, Maui—It is that time of year when ʻuaʻu (Hawaiian petrel, Pterodroma sanwichensis) return to the summit of Haleakalā. To spot them for yourself, join wildlife biologists and park rangers at ʻUaʻu Night on Saturday, May 21 from 7:30 to 9 pm outside of the Haleakalā Visitor Center at 9,740 feet.
Spark a Connection with Haleakalā by Celebrating National Park Week April 16–24, 2022
April 12, 2022 | 12:03 pm
Kula, Maui - Haleakalā National Park is celebrating National Park Week with ʻUaʻu Night, Junior Ranger activities, bird viewing, and a drop-in trash clean up.
Have Fun in the Sun at Haleakalā National Park’s Solar Week
March 16, 2022 | 4:18 pm
Kula, Maui —Join Haleakalā National Park in celebrating the Solar Week! Starting Sunday, March 20 through Saturday, March 26, 2022, visit the “House of the Sun” to explore daytime astronomy and learn about our closest star.
Kīpahulu Campground to Reopen via New Online Reservation System on March 16, 2022
March 1, 2022 | 12:43 pm
Kula, Maui — Haleakalā National Park has good news for campers! The Kīpahulu Campground will officially reopen on March 16, 2022.To stay in the campground, campers will need to utilize the new online reservation system on Recreation.gov, starting March 16.
Haleakalā National Park Public Scoping Period Begins for Air Tour Management Plan
February 28, 2022 | 9:47 am
Kula, Maui — The National Park Service (NPS) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are seeking public input on potential alternatives to be considered for an air tour management plan (ATMP) for Haleakalā National Park.