Memories of Haleakala National Park, Maui, Hawaii #StateChallenge

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It's always fun to capture a photog in action, specially with a sun burst!
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This post is part of the #StateChallenge Meetups from Team USA, hosted by @Denise_Barlock and by @SilvyC

I will continue posting my Memories series during this Covid-19 Shelter in place situation. Also inspired by encouraging words from @Ekattotii , to post my past National Park Visits in the USA. So far I have visited 13 of them, however there are 62 National Parks. Hopefully I can visit all of them during my life time.

Today’s National Park is Haleakala, Located in Maui. One of the beautiful Islands in Hawaii. Haleakala is a volcano which is in east part of Maui, covers around 75% of Island. Tallest Peak of Haleakala is 10,023 Feet.

It is a long winding drive to the summit, but it is really worth it. You can do some hiking as well.

Also folks bicycle to the top, this is considered as one of the greatest bike climbs in the world.

Sunset at Haleakala, not a spectacular one, after that long drive, I will take this :)
Sunset at Haleakala, not a spectacular one, after that long drive, I will take this :)2547×1235 471 KB

Sunset may not be as gorgeous as I wanted, but will take this.

Haleakala Fast Facts

  • Haleakala National Park covers a total area of 30,183 acres
  • The number of people visiting Haleakala in 2019 was 994,394 (All Years)
  • Haleakala was made a national park on September 13, 1960
  • The lowest elevation found in Haleakala is 0 feet at the Pacific Ocean
  • The highest elevation found in Haleakala is 10,023 feet at Haleakala Summit
  • The entrance fee for Haleakala is $25 per vehicle per 3 days
  • Haleakala National Park lies in the Hawaii time zone

Random Facts About Haleakala

  • Haleakala translates to “House of the Sun”. Viewing the sunrise from the summit of Haleakala is a popular activity
  • The world famous scenic Hana Highway leads to the Kipahulu coastal area of the park.
  • Halekala was first made a national park on August 1, 1916, as part of multi-island Hawaii National Park. On September 13, 1960, the park was divided, with the land on Maui becoming Haleakala National Park and the land on the Big Island becoming Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
  • The only native mammals in Haleakala are bats and seals. All other land mammals were brought by man, and many have been highly destructive.
  • There are at least 1,000 native species of flowering plants in Hawaii. 90% of these are endemic, found only in Hawaii.

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Few assorted pictures from Haleakala National Park. Please Enjoy!

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nice memories

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Great photos of HaleakalaNational Park @jayasimha78 . It looks like you’re using a serious camera there. What camera is it?

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@MirzaUsman Thanks!

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@AdamGT Thanks! Nikon D750.

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Beautiful, I like to enjoy sunrise/sunset moment also :slightly_smiling_face:

It seems the first picture is HDR image, what is the aperture value you used for it?

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@jayasimha78 How wonderful these landscapes! I hope you can move on to national parks on other continents when you have finished the 62 American parks! It is a wish for you :smiley:

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@LucaBat Thanks! I hope so too!

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Indeed these are very beautiful photos. Hi @jayasimha78 , Thank you for sharing!

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@ShahMdSultan Thanks a bunch!

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Hello @jayasimha78 ,

Thank you for tagging me! I am glad that my words encouraged you to write another wonderful post. I love these beautiful rays of sunshine. So positive and magical. Thank you for sharing one of your trips again.

One of the greatest climbs in the world? That sounds more like ¨the most challenging¨ haha. Though I bet, coming down with the bike after will be worth all the struggle and will feel like flying. Would you ever go back and attempt one?

I look forward to reading about your other great memories. :slightly_smiling_face:

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Great landscape views…You must wake up early to catch the sunset… :grinning: :selfie: :+1:

You had great wheater… :heart_eyes:

Karol

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Nice collection of pictures.

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@Ekattotii Thank You again for you encouragement and kind words. I might try some day. As you said coming down should be fun, but more riskier too.

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@PHWang I do have a HDR version, but this one is not. Here is the Camera settings.

  • Nikon D7000

    Tokina 11.0-16.0 mm f/2.8

  • ƒ/14.0

  • 16.0 mm

  • 1/100

  • ISO 100

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@jayasimha78 very nice :+1:

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@JSeng Thanks!

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Awesome capture.

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  • @jayasimha78 stunning shots as always! Thanks for sharing :slightly_smiling_face:*
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@Sophia_Cambodia Thanks! Appreciate it.

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