Haleakalā National Park News
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Haleakalā National Park Announces the Reopening of the Summit Visitor Center
May 20, 2026 | 11:53 am
Haleakalā National Park will reopen the Haleakalā Visitor Center at 8 am Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Haleakalā National Park Water Testing Finds Contaminant Levels Below State Action Limits
May 13, 2026 | 12:17 pm
Haleakalā National Park is sharing results from recent water quality testing that detected low levels of a man-made chemical called per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the park’s water system.
Haleakalā National Park Remains Closed Due to Storm Impacts
March 15, 2026 | 4:43 am
Both districts of Haleakalā National Park will remain closed through at least sunrise on Tuesday, March 17, due to continuing weather impacts, damage from high winds, flooding, and debris on roadways.
Haleakalā National Park Closures Due to Severe Weather
March 12, 2026 | 4:11 am
Beginning after sunset Thursday, March 12, 2026, Haleakalā National Park will be closed due to dangerous weather conditions.
Haleakalā National Park Announces Temporary Closures of the Summit District Visitor Centers
February 6, 2026 | 7:21 am
Beginning at noon on Monday, February 16, 2026, Haleakalā National Park will temporarily close the Headquarters Visitor Center located 1 mile past the entrance station. Closure of the Haleakalā Visitor Center (summit location) will begin on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
Tourism to Haleakalā National Park Contributes $70.2 million to Local Economy
September 25, 2025 | 7:15 am
A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 732,477 visitors to Haleakalā National Park in 2024 spent $56 million in communities near the park. That spending had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $70.2 million.
Expect Traffic Delays at Haleakalā National Park During Cycle to the Sun Event
July 31, 2025 | 8:23 am
The Summit District of Haleakalā National Park is hosting the annual Cycle to the Sun event on Saturday, August 2, 2025 from 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM. During this time, expect slower traffic and delays.
Haleakalā National Park seeks subject matter experts for first of its kind project
April 21, 2025 | 5:58 am
Haleakalā National Park is looking for subject matter experts to create and translate content from the Hawaiian perspective to the park’s website.
Haleakalā National Park announces temporary closures
January 30, 2025 | 6:29 am
Beginning Thursday, January 30, 2025 Haleakalā National Park will be closed due to dangerous weather conditions.
Tourism to Haleakalā National Park contributes $72.1 million to local economy
August 27, 2024 | 8:51 am
Tourism to Haleakalā National Park Contributes $72.1 million to Local Economy