Haleakala National Park

[ hah-ley-ah-kah-lah nash-uh-nl pahrk, nash-nuhl ]

noun

1. a national park located on the Hawaiian island of Maui, featuring the dormant volcano Haleakala, with a crater at its summit that is renowned as a site for viewing spectacular sunrises and sunsets. 52 square miles (135 square kilometers).

Word History and Origins

Origin of Haleakala National Park¹

First recorded in 1955–60; from Hawaiian Haleakalā; literally, “house of the sun”

Example Sentences

Things to note In the high country at the south end of Maui, Haleakala National Park’s popular Crater Road and summit area have been closed periodically because of nearby brushfires.

From Los Angeles Times

Historically, some of the nation’s busiest spots for tour operators are Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, which is home to one of the world’s most active volcanoes, and Haleakala National Park.

From Seattle Times

The mountain’s summit is part of Haleakala National Park.

From Seattle Times

Search for a place, say, Haleakala National Park.

From Seattle Times

Search for a place, like Haleakala National Park.

From New York Times