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Haleakalā National Park

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+1 808-572-4400

Did You Know?
1976
National Park Designation

Haleakalā National Park was officially designated as a national park in 1976, protecting its unique natural beauty and cultural significance.

33,265
Park Size

The park covers a vast area of 33,265 acres, encompassing diverse landscapes from the volcanic summit to lush coastal valleys.

Dormant
Volcanic Activity

Haleakalā, the park's namesake volcano, is currently dormant, but its last eruption occurred sometime between 1480 and 1600 AD.

House of the Sun
Hawaiian Meaning

The name Haleakalā translates to "house of the sun" in Hawaiian, reflecting the volcano's majestic presence and its association with the rising sun.

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