Do you think there are too many people headed up to the summit of Haleakala to watch the sunrise? If so, officials at Haleakala National Park want to hear from you. That's because they're conducting a new Environmental Assessment (EA) "to address overcrowding and resource concerns" at the summit, according to a June 15 park news release. Here's more detail on what park … [Read more...] about Haleakala National Park wants your comments for their new Sunrise Summit Visitation Environmental Assessment
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Haleakala National Park releases new flyer on new sunrise reservation system
I've mentioned it before but I'll mention it again: there are people alive today who remember a time when they could drive up to the summit of Haleakala National Park and watch the sunrise without anyone else being around. Albert Perez, the executive director of Maui Tomorrow, told me that years ago, he used to do this. But today? Not so much. Look at the photo above–doesn't … [Read more...] about Haleakala National Park releases new flyer on new sunrise reservation system