Sun Breaking Over the Haleakala Crater

by Scott Pellegrin

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Sun Breaking Over the Haleakala Crater

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Scott Pellegrin

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Towering over the island of Maui and visible from just about any point, Haleakalā Crater is a force of nature in every sense. At 10,023 feet above sea level, this dormant volcano is the stage for a breathtaking range of landscapes—and skyscapes. Haleakalā means "house of the sun" in Hawaiian, and legend goes that the demigod Maui lassoed the sun from its journey across the sky as he stood on the volcano’s summit, slowing its descent to make the day last longer. 

Haleakala Park comprises diverse geographical areas that cater to a number of interests. The route to the summit of Haleakala Crater is naturally sculpted and richly hued and the landscape is unlike anything you may have seen. Visually stunning, the expansive area leads to the pinnacle where the dimensions and scale of Haleakala Park in its entirety are baffling. The desert area affords hours of languid hiking among a variety of native plants and wildlife. Once the sun begins to drop the impressive daytime vistas are overshadowed by the vibrant night sky as the moon and stars begin to illuminate all of Haleakala.

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September 1st, 2023

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