Sunday, June 16, 2013

Hawaii - Maui, Haleakala National Park


Haleakala National Park

Memories of Maui
Haleakala - House of the Sun The summit of this volcano is an altitude of 10,023 feet.  It is located in Haleakala National Park, Island of Maui.

Photo by Douglas Peebles
2013

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Haleakalā National Park covers an area of 33,265 acres (134.62 km2), of which 19,270 acres (77.98 km2) is a wilderness area.

The name Haleakalā is Hawaiian for "house of the sun." According to a local legend, the demigod Maui imprisoned the sun here in order to lengthen the day.

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