Haleakalā National Park is located on the island of Maui in the state of Hawaii, United States. The park includes Haleakalā, a dormant shield volcano rising to 3,055 m (10,023 ft).
Park Purpose
As stated in the foundation document:
For the inspiration of current and future generations, Haleakalā National Park protects a wild volcanic landscape with a wide array of fragile and diverse native ecosystems, including plant and animal species found nowhere else on earth. Our stewardship perpetuates the unique and continuing connections between Hawaiian culture and this sacred and evolving land.
