Haleakala National Park

Haleakala National Park

Haleakala National Park



Location: Maui, Hawaii
Size: 30,183 acres
Established: 1916

Activities: Hiking, backpacking, bird watching, camping, nature walks, wildlife viewing, stargazing, horseback riding, swimming, interpretive programs, and auto touring.
General Information for Haleakala


National Park Service
Describes the activities, facilities, natural features, wildlife, nearby attractions, and educational programs at Haleakala National Park.

Park Vision
Photos and information about the crater, the mountain, Hosmer Grove, and Kipahulu. Includes facts on the trails and vegetation of Haleakala.


Pictures of Haleakala National Park


Terra Galleria Photography
A collection of beautiful photos of Haleakala National Park.

Haleakala Crater Live Camera  (temporarily unavailable)
Live webcam of the crater. (Click refresh button in your browser for best results.)


Wildlife and Nature at Haleakala


Nature and Science - Birds
Brief description of the honeycreepers that inhabit Haleakala.

Bird Checklist for Haleakala National Park
List birds that can be found in Haleakala.

Mammal Records for Haleakala NP
Checklist of mammals that live in this park.

The Hawaiian bat
Information on this bat found in Haleakala National Park. Includes a photo.

Plant Records for Haleakala NP
Checklist of plants of this national park.

Geology of Haleakala National Park
Describes the geology of Haleakala Crater and the volcanic activity of the past.


History of Haleakala National Park


Park History
Brief history of Haleakala National Park.

Histories of National Parks
Discusses early peoples, the later explorers, and the establishment of Haleakala National Park.


Haleakala Weather and Map