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Overall, this is an excellent park, and I preferred it to its companion on the Big Island. Like many National Parks, it combines several climate zones into one park, essentially offering two "parks" in one. Closest to civilization is the area in...
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From journal The Last State
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What an amazing spiritual experience. What's not to like? Watching the sun rise, over the clouds while listening to chants in Hawaiian thanking the gods for a new day, 10023 up on a dormant volcano.
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We went to Haleakala sunrise biking tour. Since most of us are from east of Hawaii, it is also good to do it the first day (with serious jet lag like us). We met 1:45am in front of Sheraton. We spent 20-30 minutes at the bike place to go over...
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From journal Honeymoon in Hawaii
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Over 10,000 feet high, this massive volcano is the world's largest dormant volcano, and is it impressive! You drive up from sea level to over 10,000 feet in about 45 minutes along a VERY windy narrow road (watch driving in the dark, as there are...
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From journal Paradise on Maui
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A wonderful, pristine drive up scenic Haleakala volcano treats the visitor to some awesome scenery. This dormant volcano forms more than 75% of the island of Maui, looming over 10,000 feet above sea level. The name Haleakala means "house of the...
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From journal Two Days in Maui
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This is a dormant volcano. Many people drive up to the top of the volcano in the wee hours of the morning so they can ride bikes down while the sun is rising. My mother and I knew that would be too strenuous for us but we got up one morning at...
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From journal December in Maui
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Hiking the trails of Haleakala will be some of the most memorable experiences you can have on earth. You will think that you are in another world. The hikes can range from a few hours, to a full day. There are Summit Area Trails and Kipahulu Area...
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From journal Haleakala
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We got up at about 2am to prepare for our drive up the mountain. We were told it would take longer than it did, but to be there by 5am.
The drive was very dark, and it rained at times as we passed though the rain forest belt. It was a bit scary at...
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From journal Week 2 - Maui, HI