Greetings from Haleakalā National Park

The sunrise at the crater in Haleakala was spectacular and a special way for us to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. Maui, a relatively small island, has a huge diversity of flora and geological structures.

Sincerely,
Shirley and Frank

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

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