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Haleakala - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Haleakala is far smaller than many volcanic craters (calderas); there is an excellent chance that it is not extinct, but only dormant; and strictly speaking it is not of volcanic origin, beyond the fact that it exists in a volcanic mountain. Despite this, Haleakala is popular with tourists and locals alike, who often venture to its summit to view the sunrise. The program is in collaboration with defense contractors in the new Maui Research and Technology Park in Kihei The astronomers on Haleakala are concerned about increasing light pollution as Maui's population grows. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Haleakala   (814 words)

Haleakala National Park Haleakala is one of two national parks in the Hawaiian Islands. Haleakala became a separate park in 1961, and the Kipahulu (south coast) section of the park was added in 1969. The west walls of the crater are rocky and this portion of the crater is dry and desolate. www.shannontech.com /ParkVision/Haleakala/Haleakala.html   (1072 words)

Road Guide to Haleakala and the Hana Highway Haleakala Crater, the House of the Sun, is a special place to pause and think about the great length of geologic time it took to build this world, and the short span of human time that is changing much of it so rapidly. The summit of Haleakala is the altar of the sunrise. Haleakala's youth is gone but it is reasonable to guess that it grew like its neighbor voIcanoes on the Big Island, though a generation earlier Seven hundred thousand years ago Haleakala probably looked much like Mauna Loa does today, a large domelike mountain with gently sloping sides. www.dartmouth.edu /~volcano/texts/DekHaleakala.html   (9941 words)

Haleakala National Park Information Page Haleakala, originally part of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, was re-designated as a separate entity in 01 July 1961. Haleakala National Park was established on the island of Maui to preserve the outstanding features of Haleakala Crater. In contrast to the red and yellow, gray and fl lava ash and cinder cones of Haleakala Crater are the lush greenness and abundant waters of the Kipahulu section of the park. www.haleakala.national-park.com /info.htm   (2470 words)

Haleakala National Park (National Park Service)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) The Park preserves the outstanding volcanic landscape of the upper slopes of Haleakala on the island of Maui and protects the unique and fragile ecosystems of Kipahulu Valley, the scenic pools along Oheo Gulch, and many rare and endangered species. Haleakala, originally part of Hawaii National Park, was redesignated as a separate entity in July 1961. Haleakala National Park was designated an International Biosphere Reserve in 1980. www.nps.gov /hale   (125 words)

The Aloha Insider: Tips On How To Get The Most Out Of Hawaii Haleakala "Crater," sitting at 10,023 feet above sea level, is the deep pit at the top of one of the dormant volcanoes that formed Maui. It is not a true crater since it was formed by erosion, but it has the shape of a huge crater, it looks like something you would find on the moon, and the name has stuck for many years. In addition to the great views, Haleakala offers some one-of-a-kind experiences including a spectacular, dramatic sunrise that you will not soon forget: one moment you are stumbling around in the dark at the summit parking lot, and the next moment the sun emerges over one of the crater walls and blasts you with intense sunlight. www.theinsider.com /Aloha/Maui/MauiHaleakala.htm   (941 words)

Pictures of Haleakala National Park - US National Parks photos - stock photography and fine art prints Haleakala National Park, on the island of Maui, born from the same volcanic hot spot as Hawaii, preserves an older and more eroded volcano. Erosion has carved the summit of the volcano into an immense basin (called improperly "the crater" since it was not formed during the eruption) dotted with distinctive cinder cones. Only a few plants have adapted to the harsh conditions created by the high elevation, porous lava soil, and wind, most notably the Haleakala silversword, which is found on the whole earth only here, with a total range of less than 2500 acres. www.terragalleria.com /parks/np.haleakala.html   (391 words)

AllRefer.com - Haleakala National Park, United States (U.S. National Park System) - Encyclopedia Haleakala National Park[hA´´lAA´´kAlA´] Pronunciation Key, 29,824 acres (12,074 hectares), on Maui island, Hawaii. Haleakala volcano, 10,023 ft (3055 m) high, has been dormant since the mid-1700s. Its crater, 2,720 ft (829 m) deep with an area of 19 sq mi (49 sq km), is one of the largest in the world. reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/H/Haleakal.html   (192 words)

Aloha-Hawaii.com: Haleakala Upon hearing this, the demi-god traveled to the island of Maui and climbed to the 10,000-foot summit of Haleakala, where the sun was asleep in the giant crater. Haleakala is world-famous for its spectacular sunrises (be sure to arrive at least 30 minutes prior). The Park Ranger Headquarters and Haleakala Visitor Center, located in the summit area of the crater, house a variety of cultural and natural history exhibits. maui.aloha-hawaii.com /hawaii/haleakala   (418 words)

sunhale.html   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) Brad C. Haleakala is considered a primitive shield volcano and is located on the eastern side of Maui. Haleakala has been known to have soil creeps, which is caused by repeated freezing and thawing of water in soil In earlier times, Haleakala had temples and shrines which were used to bury dead relatives or to deposit the umbilical cords of babies for safety. kalama.doe.hawaii.edu /hern95/pt038/middle/geohawaii/mauico/hkala   (1374 words)

Haleakala National Park Haleakala National Park slices up volcanic Mt. Haleakala, a dramatic scurry to the clouds from sea level to 10,000 feet over a distance of 35 miles. The two-mile-high summit of Maui's Haleakala Crater is a vast volcanic valley that resembles the planet Vulcan. The 8.4-mile Kuapo Gap Trail descends 6,100 feet from the lush eastern corner of the Haleakala Crater to the dry, rocky coastline of southeast Maui. gorp.away.com /gorp/resource/us_national_park/hi_halea.htm   (747 words)

Haleakala Haleakala is the younger of the two volcanos that has formed the island of Maui. Haleakala means "House of the Sun" and viewing a sunrise from the summit is an awe-inspiring experience. Technically, the "crater" of Haleakala is actually an erosional valley which has had secondary eruptions inside this valley. adventuremaui.com /haleakala.htm   (517 words)

Haleakala Observatories At 10,000 feet elevation, Haleakala is above one third of the earth's atmosphere. "Seeing" conditions on Haleakala can be as good as on Mauna Kea, a site recognized to have the best astronomical conditions for ground-based observatories. Haleakala The Sacred House of the Sun, Oral History www.ifa.hawaii.edu /haleakala   (70 words)

Haleakala In the pre-dawn stillness, about 75 sleepy souls stand in 35-degree weather, bundled in layered clothing, most of us clutching cameras, all of us waiting for the sun to rise over the largest dormant volcano in the world, the place where Ronald Reagan’s Strategic Defense Initiative lasers were based. Once fully exposed to light, however, the crater is bleak and moon-like, a reminder of the American astronauts who left their footprints here in training exercises to simulate a moon walk. Seeing the sun come up on Haleakala, "House of the Sun," is adventure enough, but I’ve come here for yet another quest: a 38-mile bike ride down the volcano’s dizzying edge, all the way to the seashore at the old plantation town of Paia (pah-ee-ah). www.postcardsforyou.com /haleakala.html   (1358 words)

Haleakala The road from the top of the dormant Haleakala volcano in Maui is unique in that it is almost a steady descent from about 10,000 feet to sea level - there is only about 400 yards of uphill in the whole 37 miles of downhill to the ocean. The downside of this was that I would have to ride four miles of the Hana Highway (Highway 36) into the tradewinds at the end of the day in order to get back to the car. The sky was clear enough to see the road stair-stepping up until it disappeared out of view - the summit along with its final approach were further back and couldn't be seen from this point. briandesousa.com /bicycling/rides/haleakala.htm   (1480 words)

Astronomy Consortium Chooses Halekala As Site for the Advanced Technology Solar Telescope | SpaceRef - Your Space ... The ATST is an international project led by the U.S. National Solar Observatory (NSO), which is operated by the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA), a consortium of 36 universities. Haleakala is a sacred place and must be treated with respect. Haleakala is a place of prayer; it is Ala hea ka la - the path to the calling the sun." www.spaceref.com /news/viewpr.html?pid=15845   (752 words)

Haleakala National Park From the cold barren heights of a 10,000 ft (3055 m) volcanic peak to the warm Pacific water… Haleakala welcomes you. Your experience is uniquely yours and we encourage you to discover what Haleakala means to you. Whether you will soon be visiting the park, want to experience it virtually or are researching a topic or issue related to the park, we invite you to take that step and see for yourself what makes Haleakala National Park a place worth traveling to. www.nps.gov /hale/pages/tier_one/home.htm   (161 words)

NPCA Destination Finder From alpine summit to rainforest coastline, this mountain park on the island of Maui encompasses outstanding volcanic landscapes on the upper slopes of Mount Haleakala, the unique and fragile ecosystems of the Kipahulu Valley, scenic pools along Oheo Gulch, and many rare and endangered species. Of the 28,655 acres of extremely diverse habitats included within the park boundaries, 19,270 are designated Wilderness. At least 2 hours are required for the briefest of visits to the top of Haleakala, to drive up to the summit and back to the entrance, and longer if you plan to hike or attend natural or cultural history programs. syndication.getoutdoors.com /finder?id=npca&national_park=26   (182 words)

USGS/BRD/PIERC Haleakala Field Station   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) This field station is located in Haleakala National Park on East Maui (state of Hawaii, USA) at an elevation of approximately 2070 meters (6800 feet). The mission of the Haleakala Field Station of USGS/BRD is to conduct and facilitate objective research, gather and integrate baseline information, and provide technical assistance and leadership in conserving biological diversity in Hawaii, with special attention to Haleakala National Park and the island of Maui. The USGS/BRD Haleakala Field Station is home to a satellite office and part of the staff of the Hawaiian Ecosystems at Risk (HEAR) project. www.hear.org /usgs-brd-pierc-hfs   (2139 words)

Hawaii Milk Covers Haleakala Dairy Pure Buttermilk, Very good condition, some with slight rust on the staple and rust staple mark from being stacked in the original tube. Papaaloa Dairy from the big island of Hawaii, Ungraded raw milk, good condition, rust on the staple, which is typical of most of the Papaaloa caps. Haleakala Dairy Guernsey Holstein Grade A Raw Strawberry milk, from Maui. www.ukulele.com /hawcovr.html   (208 words)

Haleakala National Park The Haleakala National Park ranges through 5 distinctly different climates zones. The road to the Haleakala summit holds the world record for climbing to the highest elevation in the shortest disatnce (38 miles). The dormant volcano's vast moonlike crater floor with its towering cindercones is a geological wonder. www.hawaiiweb.com /maui/html/sites/haleakala_national_park.html   (364 words)

Maui rental information - Haleakala Bike Co. Maui, Hawaii - Bicycle down Haleakala Mountain upcountry maui hawaii ... Mark Twain described sunrise at the summit of Haleakala, "...the sublimest spectacle I ever witnessed". At once forbidding and compelling, Haleakala National Park is Maui's main natural attraction. A narrated tour of Haleakala Nation Park, which includes the summit, crater, and visitor center. www.bikemaui.com /tour.html   (702 words)

Aloha-Hawaii.com: Hiking Haleakala With an elevation of more than 10,000 feet, Haleakala is the highest point on Maui. The crater rim is seven miles long, three miles wide and 2,000 feet deep. Millions of years ago, Haleakala began its push 20,000 feet below the surface of the crushing sea, dead in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, and forced its way upward. maui.aloha-hawaii.com /activities/hiking+haleakala   (466 words)

Haleakala Times Newspaper - Maui's Free Press – News from the Magic Isle in print and online editions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) Haleakala Times Newspaper - Maui's Free Press – News from the Magic Isle in print and online editions Fighting to restore and protect this vital region for the next century and beyond The ordinances and laws of the county can be read or downloaded from here www.mauisfreepress.com   (140 words)

Haleakala National Park photo gallery. Maui Hawaii   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) The crater floor is a unique environment, one of constant change. Haleakala has thirty-two miles of hiking trails, two campsites, and three cabins providing fantastic opportunities for hiking and exploring. The Banyan Tree House is a great base from which to explore Haleakala. www.hawaii-mauirentals.com /haleakala.htm   (53 words)

Haleakala Site Survey Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) Welcome to the home page of the AEOS Haleakala Atmospheric Characterization (AHAC) project. We are located at the summit of Haleakala, Maui, elevation 10,023 feet. Haleakala Weather Plot for the past 24 hours banana.ifa.hawaii.edu   (33 words)

HAWAII BIKE TOUR - Maui Mountain Riders - Bike down Mt. Haleakala with our maui Bicycle tour guides. Experience the journey with Mountain Riders 38 mile bike ride from the summit of Haleakala to the sea of Maui, Hawaii. Maui's most popular bike tour, a 38-mile bike ride down the slopes of Haleakala. Mountain Riders Bike Tours Logo, photos and original text are Copyright © 1999-2004 by Mountain Riders Bike Tours. www.bikingmaui.com   (126 words)

Haleakala Ranch Company - Upcountry Ranch on Maui, Hawaii   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) Haleakala Ranch Company - Upcountry Ranch on Maui, Hawaii Our lands begin at the ocean and rise, through the beautiful heart of "Upcountry Maui," to the border of Haleakala National Park - the "House of the Sun." We invite you to see the ever-changing vistas as you drive through our pastures on your way to Haleakala Crater. Please click here for individual activities or for further information and bookings. www.haleakalaranch.com   (105 words)

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