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Haleakalā National Park protects a large swath of east Maui centered on the dormant Haleakalā volcano, with distinct summit and coastal Kipahulu sections ranging from rainforest to alpine terrain. First included in Hawaii National Park in 1916, it became a separate park in 1976 after earlier administrative changes and later boundary expansion. Its summit is known for a vast erosional valley, cinder cones, trails, cabins, sweeping views, and dark skies prized for astronomy. The park also shelters an exceptional concentration of endangered native species, including the Haleakalā silversword, east Maui honeycreepers, and reintroduced nēnē, while balancing access with protection of fragile ecosystems.
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