Haleakala- National Park is a United States national park located on the island of Maui in the state of Hawaii. Located at the summit of Haleakala, Maui, elevation 10,023 feet.

The Hawaii Volcano History 
It was originally made part of the Hawaii National Park 
along with the volcanoes of Mauna Loa and Kilauea on 
Hawaii Island in 1916, but was made into a separate 
national park in 1961. The park area was designated 
an International Biosphere Reserve in 1980. The name 
Haleakala is Hawaiian for "house of the sun gods." 
 
Each morning, visitors come to the summit of the volcano 
to watch the spectacular sunrise. More visitors come 
each afternoon to watch the equally amazing sunset.

The park is known for its unique volcanic features, 
its long scenic drive with numerous overlooks, 
and the unusually clear views of the night sky 
available. Haleakala- is one of the best places 
in the United States for amateur astronomy, and 
binoculars and telescopes are available for rent 
from many local merchants. The Hawaiian nene geese 
can also be seen in their natural habitat in Haleakala 
Crater. Although Nene died out entirely in the park, 
in 1946 they were re-introduced with the help of the 
Boy Scouts, who carried young birds into the crater 
in their backpacks.