National Parks Traveler Podcast | Endemic Haleakalā

S7E352 - National Parks Traveler Podcast | Endemic Haleakalā

Published: December 7, 2025

Duration: 44:14

Haleakalā National Park is deceptively wonderful and rich in biodiversity. But if we're not careful, we could lose some of that biodiversity. 

Located on the island of Maui in Hawaii, the first thing you notice about this national park is its towering dormant volcano, Haleakalā, which rises from sea level to more than 10,000 feet.

While many visitors simply want to head to the top of the volcano to peer into its crater or enjoy a colorful sunrise or sunset, if you take a little time to get to know this park you'll be amazed by wha...