In 1972, while attending the Univ of Hawaii, Manoa Campus (Oahu), my wife and I were fortunate to befriend a man with a ‘trimaran’ sail boat who had 'connections’ on the island of Maui. We embarked on a sail from Honolulu, Oahu, through the Molokai Straights to Maui and the home of Haleakala NP, the 'Crater of the Sun’ ! After a few days, we found out that we would take two horses, to carry our 'gear’, and three days through the most beautiful scenery I have ever encountered ! We spent the nights in 'reserved’ cabins along the trail through the crater. Haleakala is an extinct volcanic crater and from the highest rim, where there is 'snow’ during the winter, we managed to hike through every type of topography and climate known ! We did manage to get down through the tropical forest to the most breath-taking beach on the west coast of Maui. I still plan on returning, before I’m too old !
Sincerely,
Haleakalā National Park
This park protects a portion of the dormant 10,000-foot-tall shield volcano that makes up most of the island of Maui, including a 2-mile-wide crater at the volcano's summit.
State(s): Hawaii
Established: 1916
“I have unforgettable memories from so many National Parks, that I can't even count ! I love the NP system and the people I've met through the years.”
National parks represent the best of America. Why do you care about protecting and preserving them? Tell us why parks matter to you!
Success! Thanks for sharing your story with us.
You’ll be notified by email when your story is approved and added to the collection on the My Park Story homepage.
In the meantime, you can share your own story page with your family and friends — and help us spread the word about these priceless memories and priceless places!
Here’s your unique story page link:
{{ storyUrl }}-
Greetings from Haleakalā National Park
My wife and I recently returned from a backpacking trip in the spectacular and somewhat otherworldly environment of Haleakala National Park. This photo captures the start of our first day backpacking, heading to the far side and our campsite at Paliku. We were seeking to truly unplug on this trip,…
-
Greetings from New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
This summer, my friends and I held our annual camping trip in New River Gorge National Park. As young adults, (some of us are still students) a lot of vacation spots are out of our price range, but public lands like national parks allow us to spend time together without…
-
Greetings from Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
The Brown v Board of Education National Historical Site has been the homecoming of the 70th anniversary of the 1954 Supreme Court case that allowed equal access to schools to end segregation.
Preserve Our Parks
Make a tax-deductible gift today to provide a brighter future for our national parks and the millions of Americans who enjoy them.
Donate Now