10,023-foot dormant volcano offers spectacular sunrise views & glimpses of local endangered birds.
"While it’s tempting to spend your Hawaiian getaway in a cabana on a beach, sipping fruity, frothy cocktails, those who do only that during their visit to Maui will be cheating themselves of a beautiful, otherworldly escape. Located in the heart of the island, visitors to this National Park will remain busy for days on end. A drive to the 10,000-foot summit of the Haleakala Volcano to watch the sunrise or sunset is a Maui tradition—as is a loop around the coastal reaches of the park for spectacular views of deep blue waves and black sand beaches below. Many of the park’s most prominent attractions can also be reached by foot or by bike." [Travel+Leisure]
National Park
Website: Haleakalā National Park
Address: Haleakala Hwy, Kula, HI 96790
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