Haleakalā means “house of the sun,” and in Polynesian folklore, the demigod Maui (for whom the island is named) is said to have climbed to the top of the mountain to lasso the sun, forcing it to ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: If you're looking for a unique adventure, consider camping inside the crater. There are three wilderness cabins accessible via a minimum 3.7-mile hike from the summit.

Haleakala National Park is putting its sunrise reservation program, implemented nearly a year ago to deal with overcrowding at the summit, through the environmental assessment process and will be ...

The absolute highlight of being on Maui is visiting Haleakala National Park with kids. This unique park is so completely ...

From cinder desert to tropical forest, the 19-square-mile Haleakala Crater boasts varied landscape. In the center is a hiker at "Pele's Paint Pot," likely named for the goddess of fire and volcanoes.

A silversword stands tall in Haleakala National Park in June. The park will see a major reduction in the number of companies allowed to operate road-based tours in the park in 2018. Polynesian ...

After seeing Maui through the eyes of a fish on a snorkeling tour, many consider getting a bird's perspective on a helicopter tour. While flying over destinations like Haleakala National Park ...