Haleakala National Park

Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park Raising Entrance And Camping Fees

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park officials say they will incrementally increase entrance and camping fees over the next three years to fund deferred maintenance and improvement projects within the park, and to meet national standards for parks with similar visitor amenities.

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By NPT Staff - May 29th, 2015 12:40am

Some Costa Rican Politicians Want To Tap Energy Within National Parks

What would you think if the state of Washington cast its eyes on the volcanic furnace room of Mount Rainier National Park to help supply its energy? Or if Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho's lawmakers decided they should tap Yellowstone National Park's geothermal hot spot to generate power?

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By NPT Staff - January 19th, 2015 3:00am

Tri-Park Pass Lets You Enjoy Three Hawaiian National Park Gems

For less than seven cents a day, visitors can enjoy Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park, and Haleakalā National Park by purchasing the annual tri-park pass, which is good for one year from the date of purchase.

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By NPT Staff - September 12th, 2014 3:20am

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Haleakala's Tunnel Of Green

Though Haleakala National Park is renowned for its summit, down below there are tunnels of green you can vanish into. Marco Crupi captured this shot during a recent trip to Hawaii.

Marco Crupi

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By NPT Staff - January 23rd, 2014 3:52pm

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Sunset And Moonrise At Haleakala National Park

The twining of sunset and moonrise was captured by Marco Crupi during a recent visit to Haleakala National Park in Hawaii.

Marco Crupi

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 23rd, 2014 3:47pm

Haleakalā Silversword Plant Could Be Doomed By Climate Change

Climate change continues to hover over various iconic aspects of the National Park System -- the glaciers in Glacier National Park, Joshua Trees at Joshua Tree National Park, and now perhaps the Haleakalā silversword plant at Haleakalā National Park in Hawaii.

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By NPT Staff - January 30th, 2013 3:03am

Exploring The Parks: Haleakala National Park

Looking for a new adventure? Where better to find one than on a gorgeous Hawaiian island?

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By NPT Staff - December 18th, 2012 10:44am

One Pass Gains You Entry to Three National Park Units In Hawaii

Residents of Hawaii, or mainland travelers who visit the islands frequently each year, can find a bargain in a "TriPark Pass" being sold for entry into Hawai‘i Volcanoes, Pu‘uhonua o Honaunau, and Haleakala national park entrance stations.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 15th, 2010 2:15am

False Killer Whales of the Hawaiian Islands Could Be Listed As Endangered Species

An unusual population of whales -- the false killer whales that live in the waters around the Hawaiian islands -- could gain Endangered Species Protection due to its dwindling population.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 28th, 2012 5:57pm

Creature Feature: The Hawaiian Petrel ('Ua'u ) Has a Problem with Artificial Light

Haleakala National Park and other Hawaiian sites provide nesting habitat for the Hawaiian petrel, an endangered pelagic bird that faces many hazards, including the perilous flight that fledglings must make from nest to sea.

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By Bob Janiskee - December 23rd, 2010 9:38am

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