Spectacular, humbling, awe-inspiring, grand—myriad superlatives are often bandied about to describe Maui’s famed volcano, Haleakala Crater. Read about Haleakala National Park and …

Jul 31, 2023 · Haleakala, or House of the Sun in Hawaiian, received its name from a famous Polynesian legend. In it, the mischievous demigod Maui and his hardworking mother, Hina, …

Sep 18, 2025 · Haleakala Sunrise is the most popular time to visit, and for good reason: Witnessing the sun soar from the summit—in all its striated glory—is downright astonishing.

Comparison Chart & HaleakalaTour Information to help you choose your adventure to the summit. We also share how long it takes to get to the top of Haleakala.

Aug 12, 2021 · Of those is the unmatchable Haleakala Silversword —a volcanic subspecies that grows nowhere else in the world. The ʻāhinahina—translation: gray—hails from the sunflower …

The last eruption of Haleakala Volcano was in 1790. Visitors can see the effects of Maui’s last lava flow on the shoreline surrounding La Perouse Bay, where volcanic lava rock remains a …

Unfortunately, the Haleakala observatory is not open to the general public, but this area is one of the most underrated places to visit on Maui.

But is the volcano active? Haleakalā is considered a dormant volcano—or, in other words, a hulking giant at rest. Carbon dating reveals that it last erupted somewhere between 1480 and …

Located at 3,200 feet elevation on the slopes of Haleakala Volcano, Kula Lodge is one of Maui’s top locations for sweeping island and ocean views, all located in a lush private garden or cozy …

The post Hawaiian Nene Gooseappeared first on Haleakala Crater - Maui Hawaii's Volcano. Hawaiian Nene Goose On September 20th, we attended the Upcountry Community Meeting at …