Haleakala National Park

American  

[hah-ley-ah-kah-lah nash-uh-nl pahrk, nash-nuhl] / ˌhɑ leɪ ɑ kɑˈlɑ ˈnæʃ ə nl ˈpɑrk, ˈnæʃ nəl /

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).

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Etymology

Origin of Haleakala National Park

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

Example Sentences

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 • Dec. 3, 2023

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

From Seattle Times • Feb. 7, 2023

Haleakala National Park in Hawaii started requiring reservations in February drive up to Maui’s tallest peak to see the sunrise.

From Washington Times • Jul. 21, 2017

Now biologists fear a time when the native plants will be completely gone from places like Haleakala National Park.

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