Haleakala’s Red Hill – Pu’u ‘Ula’ula

By Aloha | Sep 29, 2023 |

The parking lot at the summit of Haleakala Crater in Haleakala National Park on Maui sits at the bottom of Pu’u ‘Ula’ula. It is known as “Haleakala’s Red Hill”, the translation of the name it was given by Hawaii’s ancients many hundreds of years ago. Haleakala’s Red Hill is the actual pinnacle of the mountain,…

Read More

Maui vacation tips from a local

By Aloha | Sep 20, 2022 |

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…

Read More

Maui vacation planning from Oahu by a local resident

By Aloha | Aug 20, 2022 |

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…

Read More

Exploring Haleakala, Maui’s “House of the Sun”

By Aloha | Mar 28, 2021 |

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…

Read More

Haleakala Sunrise vs Sunset: Which is the Best Time to Go?

By AlohaBruce | Aug 8, 2016 |

If you’re planning a trip to Maui, seeing the Haleakala sunrise might top your must-do list. Here, day breaks at 10,000 feet above sea level, casting golden hues across layers of endless clouds. Then, as the clouds clear and the skies turn blue, you get to enjoy one of the most magnificent places in Hawaii. …

Read More