A new interagency monitoring report on Hawaiian forest birds indicates that remaining populations of at least two native endemic species of Maui forest birds are in rapid decline. The surveys conducted in the report were the largest and most comprehensive interagency effort to research East Maui native forest birds since 1980. The research – conducted by the National Park … [Read more...] about Maui Forest Birds Critically Threatened
Natalie Gates
Haleakalā 2019 Artist In Residence
Photojournalist Stan Honda is being welcomed by Haleakalā National Park and the National Parks Arts Foundation as their 2019 Artist in Residence. The acclaimed night and astro-photographer is a photojournalist who works with natural landscapes – usually night time panoramas – that fuse sky and earth. He will spend the month of March in the park, creating original work based on … [Read more...] about Haleakalā 2019 Artist In Residence
New firewood system at Haleakala
In an effort to provide a more peaceful experience for Haleakala National Park’s visitors (and to save money), the National Park Service is implementing a new wood locker system for backcountry cabin users. The new system is expected to reduce helicopter traffic, noise, and impacts to wildlife and visitors. Beginning Nov. 1, each of the park’s three cabins will be equipped … [Read more...] about New firewood system at Haleakala
Pianist Hunter Noack to give free concert at Seabury Hall
Pianist Hunter Noack, who is currently the Artist in Residence at Haleakala National Park, will give a free concert for the public on Monday, Dec. 18. “We are pleased to partner with the National Parks Arts Foundation and Mr. Noack as he experiences the beauty, solitude, and wilderness that has inspired generations of artists who have explored Haleakalā,” said superintendent … [Read more...] about Pianist Hunter Noack to give free concert at Seabury Hall
Haleakala National Park wants you to protect the Nene
Nene breeding season has arrived, which means the endangered birds are more active along Crater Road in Haleakala National Park. Because the road bisects native shrubland where nene feed and nest, the birds are especially vulnerable to being killed by cars. To protect the nene, which are found in Hawaii and nowhere else on earth, park staff have installed traffic calming … [Read more...] about Haleakala National Park wants you to protect the Nene