Haleakalā National Park Encourages Visitors to Slow Down for Wildlife
On Sunday, July 12, 2026 both a nēnē (Hawaiian Goose) and an ‘ua‘u (Hawaiian Petrel) were hit and killed by vehicles within Haleakalā National Park.
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2026-07-16
1 STORIES2026-05-20
1 STORIESHaleakalā National Park Announces the Reopening of the Summit Visitor Center
Haleakalā National Park will reopen the Haleakalā Visitor Center at 8 am Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Official NPS source2026-05-13
1 STORIESHaleakalā National Park Water Testing Finds Contaminant Levels Below State Action Limits
Haleakalā National Park is sharing results from recent water quality testing that detected low levels of a man-made chemical called per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the park’s water system.
Official NPS source2026-03-15
1 STORIESHaleakalā National Park Remains Closed Due to Storm Impacts
Both districts of Haleakalā National Park will remain closed through at least sunrise on Tuesday, March 17, due to continuing weather impacts, damage from high winds, flooding, and debris on roadways.
Official NPS source2026-03-12
1 STORIESHaleakalā National Park Closures Due to Severe Weather
Beginning after sunset Thursday, March 12, 2026, Haleakalā National Park will be closed due to dangerous weather conditions.
Official NPS source2026-02-06
1 STORIESHaleakalā National Park Announces Temporary Closures of the Summit District Visitor Centers
Beginning at noon on Monday, February 16, 2026, Haleakalā National Park will temporarily close the Headquarters Visitor Center located 1 mile past the entrance station. Closure of the Haleakalā Visitor Center (summit location) will begin on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
Official NPS source2025-09-25
1 STORIESTourism to Haleakalā National Park Contributes $70.2 million to Local Economy
A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 732,477 visitors to Haleakalā National Park in 2024 spent $56 million in communities near the park. That spending had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $70.2 million.
Official NPS source2025-07-31
1 STORIESExpect Traffic Delays at Haleakalā National Park During Cycle to the Sun Event
The Summit District of Haleakalā National Park is hosting the annual Cycle to the Sun event on Saturday, August 2, 2025 from 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM. During this time, expect slower traffic and delays.
Official NPS source2025-04-21
1 STORIESHaleakalā National Park seeks subject matter experts for first of its kind project
Haleakalā National Park is looking for subject matter experts to create and translate content from the Hawaiian perspective to the park’s website.
Official NPS source2025-01-30
1 STORIESHaleakalā National Park announces temporary closures
Beginning Thursday, January 30, 2025 Haleakalā National Park will be closed due to dangerous weather conditions.
Official NPS source2024-08-27
1 STORIESTourism to Haleakalā National Park contributes $72.1 million to local economy
Tourism to Haleakalā National Park Contributes $72.1 million to Local Economy
Official NPS source2024-06-21
1 STORIESExpect Traffic Delays at Haleakalā National Park During Cycle to the Sun Event
2024 Cycle to the Sun event traffic delays in the park and shuttle service to Puʻu ʻUlaʻula.
Official NPS source2024-05-24
1 STORIESHaleakalā National Park seeks public input on potential campground fee increases
Haleakalā National Park is seeking public feedback on potential campground fee increases for all frontcountry (drive-in) and backcountry (Crater) campgrounds.
Official NPS source2024-04-18
1 STORIESHaleakalā National Park seeks leased housing on Maui
The U.S. Government (Haleakalā National Park) is seeking to lease three- or more bedroom houses or apartments (furnished, unfurnished, or partially furnished) with full kitchens, bathroom(s), and living/dining space to house between two to seven national park employees. More than one lease may be negotiated to meet the total need.
Official NPS source2024-02-09
1 STORIESTimothy Bailey named as NPS Aviation Professional of the Year for 2023
Timothy "Timmy" Bailey, park aviation manager at Haleakala National Park in Hawai’i has been selected as the 2023 National Park Service (NPS) Aviation Professional of the Year.
Official NPS source2024-02-05
1 STORIESNational Park Service to Host Free Workshop on How to Apply for Federal Jobs
HALEAKALĀ NATIONAL PARK, Hawaiʻi— On Saturday, February 24, 2024, Haleakalā National Park is providing a free workshop on writing federal resumes and applying to federal jobs. The workshop will be held at the Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center (Milepost 6, Maui Veterans Highway, Kihei, HI 96753) from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm and is open to the public.
Official NPS source2024-01-24
1 STORIESHaleakalā National Park Water Safe for Consumption
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health has completed a second investigation of the low levels of 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) that were detected in July 2023 during routine sampling of the Haleakalā National Park drinking water system.
Official NPS source2024-01-12
1 STORIESHaleakalā National Park Summit Reopens on January 12, 2024
HALEAKALĀ NATIONAL PARK, Hawaiʻi— The Summit District of Haleakalā National Park has reopened. The Headquarters Visitor Center at 7,000 feet is open until 4:30 pm. Drive slowly and use caution on roadways due to residual ice and changing conditions.
Official NPS source2024-01-11
2 STORIESHaleakalā National Park Summit District Closures Due to Severe Weather
Kula, HI— Summit District of Haleakalā National Park will close beginning at 3:00 am HST on January 12, 2024 due to hazardous and severe weather condition until further notice. All sunrise reservations for January 12 are cancelled.
Official NPS sourceNational Park Service completes Haleakalā National Park Air Tour Management Plan
HALEAKALĀ NATIONAL PARK, Hawaiʻi - The National Park Service (NPS) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have completed an Air Tour Management Plan for Haleakalā National Park.
Official NPS source