Tag: Haleakala National Park

We here at the HAT Blog have been on Maui for a few days for a 7-night stay with visiting family. Thus far, things have gone quite smoothly. We did encounter one minor snag. We also enjoyed a spectacular sunrise at the summit of Haleakala Crater. We offer a couple of Maui vacation tips from […]

The HAT Blog has been informed that the home office will relocate to Maui for one week in September so it’s a perfect opportunity to share our Maui vacation planning. Honorable Wife Person (HWP) and I will join her parents, two sisters, and their husbands for dedicated mirth and merriment on the Valley Isle. That […]

The annual Hawaii National Parks Week begins Saturday, April 16, and opening day offers free admission to both Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Hawaii Island and Haleakala National Park on Maui. The special week ends on Sunday, April 24, and features a host of guided tours, children’s activities and educational programs, and it promises an […]

We’ll take a look at the wide variety of activities and experiences available that are centered around Haleakala Crater on Maui. The list is practically endless. We’ll stick to some general themes about the “House of the Sun” and how you can best plan a trip to make the most of it. As we have […]

After the 16-day government shutdown, parks and attractions across the nation have reopened to the public. Hawaii visitors, in particular, have been rejoicing over the good news. Most traveling thousands of miles to get here and, not to mention, spending a good chunk of money. No one wants to get shortchanged on their trip to […]

A lot of questions I get asked a ton is, “Is the Sunrise on the summit of Haleakala popular?” Also, “Is it worth getting up early in the morning to see the sunrise up there?” I always answer yes to both questions. Haleakala (Ha Lei Ah Ka La) Sunrises are always a blessing to see. […]