Haleakala means House of the Sun. It’s the world’s largest dormant volcano (officially still active, though not since 1790) and the island of Mau’s largest visitor attraction (beaches don’t count).
Over one million people a year view Haleakala’s crater, over half a mile deep, seven miles long and almost 3 miles wide. Hawaiians consider Haleakala a sacred place. But the crater is more than a hole in a mountaintop. The journey is special, a 10,000 foot climb from sea level to summit, a snaky achy breaky ride through the tree line, through clouds, to a fabulous view.
It’s the view into the crater of Mt. Haleakala that you’ll remember.
