Haleakala National Park
Phone: Visitor Information 808.572.4400 <br> Headquarters 808.572.4400 <br> Volunteer Information 808.572.4487 <br>
The Park preserves the outstanding volcanic landscape of the upper slopes of Haleakala on the island of Maui and protects the unique and fragile ecosystems of Kipahulu Valley, the scenic pools along Oheo Gulch, and many rare and endangered species. Haleakala, originally part of Hawaii National Park, was redesignated as a separate entity in July 1961. Haleakala National Park was designated an International Biosphere Reserve in 1980. Of its 30,183 acres, 24,719 acres are designated wilderness.
Directions
Plane - The main airport is in Kahului, in central Maui. Major airlines fly from the U.S. mainland and inter-island flights are common between the main Hawaiian islands.
Car - Haleakala National Park extends from the 10,023 foot summit of Haleakala down the southeast flank of the mountain to the Kipahulu coast near Hana. These two sections of the Park are not directly connected by road, but both can be reached from Kahului. The Summit area of Haleakala is a three hour round trip drive from Kahului via roads 37, 377, and 378. Follow the signs posted along the Highway. The Kipahulu area of the Park is at the east end of Maui between Hana and Kaupo. It can be reached via Highway 36, a curvy, often wet road. Kipahulu is about 90 miles from the resort areas of Wailea or Kaanapali, and 60 miles from central Maui. Driving time is about 3-4 hours each way. An extension of this road, Highway 31, goes around the dry side of the island, past Kaupo and on to Ulupalakua. It is only partially paved and can be h
More info at http://www.nps.gov/hale
- $86: 4-star Albuquerque hotel + Includes parking and WiFi, Sep 5 to Sep 6
- $142: 3-star The Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers + Save 20% on your stay, Book Anytime
- $149: 4-star Omni Parker House + Stay 2 Nights & Save 10% Off!, Book by 12/31/2008
- $69: 3-star Parkway International + SAVE 30%, Book by 09/08/2008
- $141: 4-star Waikiki Parc Hotel + Includes Daily Free Parking, Book by 12/20/2008
- $423: 4-star ResortQuest Waikiki Beach Tower + Free Parking! 2 For 1 Luau, Kids Eat Free!, Book by 01/01/2009
- $79: 3-star Park Shore Waikiki + Stay 5 Nights Receive 20% Off Offer Ends Nov 24, Book by 11/24/2008
United States National Parks
Monopoly: National Parks Edition
The Monopoly Brand salutes the United States National Parks and features photography of America's best-known parks. Custom, collectible pewter game tokens including a ranger hat, dome tent, canoe, bear and hiking boot replace traditional Monopoly tokens.
Merchant: Online Sports
Volcanoes in Americas National Parks
Sale Price: $17.06*
Retail: $24.95 (32% off!)
(Overstock Books)
Erupting volcanoes like Kilauea in Hawaii, and sleeping volcanoes like Mount Rainier in Washington State are the core features of 31 of the National Parks and Monuments in the United States. In addition, ancient fires that once fed a chain of volc...
Merchant: Overstock Books
Bicycling America's National Parks
Sale Price: $11.60*
Retail: $17.95 (35% off!)
(Overstock Books)
A complete adventure guide to California's astonishing array of national parks features 92 road and mountain bike rides through the state's most spectacular natural areas. From the snowcapped peaks of the Sierras to the towering coastal redwoods o...
Merchant: Overstock Books
National Geographic Guide to the State Parks of the United States
Price: $24.95*
(National Geographic)
Highlights 200 of the best state parks across the country.
Merchant: National Geographic