Haleakalā National Park

USA / Hawaii / Wailua /
 park, national park
Maui's 10,000-foot mountain park. 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. The park features the dormant Haleakalā (East Maui) Volcano, which last erupted at around 1790. The park is divided into two distinct sections: the summit area and the coastal Kipahulu area.

Official Site: www.nps.gov/hale/
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haleakala_National_Park
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Coordinates:   20°41'56"N   156°8'55"W
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