Haleakalā National Park News
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Haleakalā National Park Recruiting Hawaiian Immersion School Teacher
January 12, 2023 | 2:40 pm
Haleakalā National Park is expanding its curriculum for Kula Kaiapuni (Hawaiian Immersion Schools) in Hawai‘i. The National Park Service is recruiting one teacher to create a guided field trip in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) for fourth graders.
Limited Facilities and Emergency Services within Summit District of Haleakalā National Park
December 24, 2022 | 10:42 am
Due to impacts from the recent storm, operations and facilities within the Summit District of Haleakalā National Park remain limited.
Haleakalā National Park Summit District Reopens
December 21, 2022 | 1:15 pm
The Summit District of Haleakalā National Park reopened at 1:00 pm on December 21, 2022. The Headquarters Visitor Center at 7,000 feet is open until 4:00 pm. The Haleakalā Visitor Center at 9,740 feet remains closed however the parking lot and restrooms are open.
Haleakalā National Park Remains Closed Following Severe Weather
December 20, 2022 | 9:46 am
The Summit District of Haleakalā National Park remains closed following severe weather. Wind speeds at the summit remain high and unsafe for vehicles on roadways.
Haleakalā National Park Closures Due to Severe Weather
December 19, 2022 | 9:03 am
The Summit District of Haleakalā National Park and the Pīpīwai Trail in the Kīpahulu District remain closed due to severe weather.
Haleakalā National Park Closed Due to Severe Weather
December 18, 2022 | 4:10 pm
The Summit District of Haleakalā National Park and the Pīpīwai Trail in the Kīpahulu District are closed due to severe weather effective December 18, 2022 at 4:00 pm HST.
Haleakalā National Park Seeks Public Input on the Suppression of Non-native Mosquito Populations to Protect Endangered Forest Birds on Maui
December 6, 2022 | 8:00 am
Haleakalā National Park is seeking public input in an environmental assessment for the “Suppression of Non-native Mosquito Populations to Address the Impacts of Avian Malaria on Threatened and Endangered Forest Birds on Maui.” The assessment will determine the impacts of using a new technique to manage mosquitoes in East Maui. This Environmental Assessment is being prepared in cooperation with the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR).
Haleakalā National Park Community Volunteer Ambassador Internship Program
November 15, 2022 | 2:07 pm
Applications are now being accepted for the yearlong Community Volunteer Ambassador (CVA) Program at Haleakalā National Park. This paid internship opportunity begins February 6, 2022 and lasts 50 weeks. The CVA intern will help expand the park’s service-learning, community engagement, and volunteer programs. Haleakalā National Park is looking for an enthusiastic young conservationist who is committed to strengthening the bonds between the local Maui community and the park.
Heart of Maui: New Haleakalā National Park Film on Saving Forest Birds
November 14, 2022 | 1:17 pm
Haleakalā National Park released a new film, Heart of Maui. This 7.5 minute documentary follows two biologists working to save Hawaiʻi’s critically endangered forest birds. The film describes the cause of the birds’ catastrophic decline and what is at risk if action is not taken soon.
Call for Guided Astronomy and Hiking Tour Commercial Use Authorizations in Haleakalā National Park
October 20, 2022 | 1:18 pm
Haleakalā National Park is now accepting applications for guided astronomy and hiking tour Commercial Use Authorizations. All applications must be received by the park on November 18, 2022, by 4:00 pm Hawaii Standard Time.