The National Park Service (NPS) is following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, as it continues to increase recreational access and services. Beginning Wednesday, July 22, 2020 the Kīpahulu District of Haleakalā National Park will reopen for … [Read more...] about Haleakalā National Park Increases Access in the Kīpahulu District
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New Kipahulu plan designed to improve visitor enjoyment, public invited to comment
Haleakala National Park has released its Kipahulu Comprehensive Plan and Environmental Assessment for public review. The purpose of the KCP/EA is to improve visitor access to and enjoyment of the Kipahulu District while reducing visitor-caused impacts to the park’s resources, to improve safety, and to ensure adequate operational capacity and facilities given the area’s remote … [Read more...] about New Kipahulu plan designed to improve visitor enjoyment, public invited to comment
Haleakala National Park holds public meetings on proposed Kipahulu improvements
On Monday, Aug. 8, Haleakala National Park will hold a meeting at the Kipahulu Visitor Center from 5pm to 6:30pm. Another meeting will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016 at the Helene Hall in Hana from 5pm to 6:30pm. These meetings are being held to seek public input regarding proposed Kipahulu improvements as well as "to better protect natural and cultural resources while … [Read more...] about Haleakala National Park holds public meetings on proposed Kipahulu improvements
Hawaii Girls Court visits Haleakala National Park
Hawaii Girls Court participants and staff recently spent three days and two nights in Haleakala National Park as part of an immersion program for underserved and at risk youth. Eight participants and four staff members spent June 18-22 at the park's Summit and Kipahulu Districts during what was described as a transformational experience. Girls Court, established in 2004 by … [Read more...] about Hawaii Girls Court visits Haleakala National Park
Haleakala National Park entrance fees go up starting June 1
Take note, those of you who enjoy visiting Haleakala National Park: entrance fees will go up slightly, starting next month. "Beginning on June 1, 2016, Haleakala National Park daily entrance fees will be raised to meet national standards for parks with similar visitor amenities," said Polly Angelakis, the park's Chief of Interpretation & Education, in a May 16 news … [Read more...] about Haleakala National Park entrance fees go up starting June 1