With a heavy heart, he'll honor father at XTERRA Oct 25, 2008
Considered the toughest of the 17 XTERRA Championship races, the event is composed of a 1-mile open-ocean swim, a 20-mile mountain bike leg that climbs 3,000 feet up and down Haleakala volcano, and a 7 ... BIKE: 32 kilometers (20 miles) on the slopes of Haleakala. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Astronomers chase cosmos' elusive No. 1 number Aug 25, 2008
On the other end of the ladder, new telescope surveys, including Pan-STARRS, for Panoramic Survey Telescope and Rapid Response System, whose prototype is in operation on top of Haleakala on Maui, Hawaii, are expected to find thousands of supernovas far out in space, greatly increasing the accuracy of measurements both of dark energy and of Hubble's troublesome constant. It's never going to be "Yup, now we've nailed it," Riess said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Quiet Haleakala still considered active Jul 16, 2008
STAR-BULLETIN / 2002, (INSET: GARY T. KUBOTA) The summit of Haleakala, which means house of the sun, is a popular spot for visitors and residents alike, especially at sunrise. Inset, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory worker Kevan Kamibayashi monitors satellite-linked surveying equipment that measures volcanic activity on Haleakala ... Although there has been no activity for centuries, scientists are constantly monitoring potential eruption activity at Haleakala on Maui. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Real Hawaii overwhelms with its beauty Jul 1, 2008
Natalie and I visited Haleakala National Park's summit at 10,023 feet ... We also went horseback riding at the Haleakala Ranch. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Islands Still Experiencing Snow and Surf Feb 2, 2008
HALEAKALA (KHNL) -- The islands still feeling the chill from winter weather, in fact, the summits of the big island are under a winter weather advisory ... while big island residents are used to winter snowfall, its been several years since maui's haleakala summit looked like this ... "Four, five inches of snow and ice throughout the day, it has been socked in at 7000 ft level and up at the summit, we have haven't been able to get to today," said Dominic Cardea with the Haleakala National Park. (WSJA.com, AL)
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COURTESY OF MARIA ISOTOV-CHANG Snow was seen yesterday atop Haleakala ... The day started with a lot more beauty, partially clear skies revealing extensive fields of snow down the sides of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, and Haleakala on Maui ... COURTESY PHOTO Snow dusted the summit of Haleakala National Park, seen here on Monday. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Snow covers Hawaii volcanoes Jan 31, 2008
Although the inch-deep snow tends to look heavier when viewed from the lowlands, Maui residents say they haven't seen snow like this on Haleakala in four years. The road up the Maui mountain and nearby hiking trails were closed for a time because of the snow. (AZCentral -- News)
6 sure-fire destinations for family Jan 29, 2008
The trip down (key word, "down") from Haleakala Crater is a breathtaking experience. I recommend a trip that takes you to the summit (just over 10,000 feet, cold and hard to breathe) in time to see the sun rise. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Lifting of Maui bicycle ban urged Nov 11, 2007
New guidelines will make such rides on Haleakala safer, tour companies say ... Bicycle tour companies blocked from Haleakala National Park following a fatal accident in September want officials to lift the ban, arguing new guidelines will make rides down the 10,000-foot mountain safer. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Alcohol a factor in hiker's death Oct 13, 2007
The 27-year-old man whose body was retrieved yesterday from a mountain pool at Haleakala National Park had been drinking prior to either slipping or deciding to jump into the water, park spokesman Dominic Cardea said ... The mountain waters at Haleakala National Park have claimed several lives in the past several years. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Racing Through Paradise Oct 13, 2007
Aloha Friday / Walk no, run. to Hawaii's triathlons and marathons. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Company lays off 17 as Haleakala bike-tour ban starts Oct 11, 2007
PAIA At least one downhill bicycle tour company is laying off all of its employees because of Haleakala National Park's decision to suspend the commercial tours at the park, The Maui News reported ... Two of those companies, Haleakala Bike Co. and Maui Sunriders Bike Co., also have permits to carry passengers through the park in their vehicles and will still conduct van tours in the park beginning their bike rides outside the park boundaries, company officials said on Tuesday. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Haleakala bike tours suspended Oct 10, 2007
HONOLULU - The National Park Service has suspended commercial bicycle tours within Haleakala National Park after the third fatal bike accident there in a year ... They are driven by a van to the 10,000-foot summit of Haleakala ... The suspension affects seven companies that hold permits to operate within Haleakala. (Yahoo News)
Officials put brakes on Haleakala tour rides Oct 5, 2007
National Park Service officials will indefinitely suspend the thrilling downhill bicycle rides at Haleakala National Park in less than a week following three fatal accidents at the Maui volcano in the past year ... COURTESY NATIONAL PARK SERVICE Rescue crews unsuccessfully tried to save the life of Roberta Blake, 65, of Ohio after she lost control of her bicycle in Haleakala National Park on Sept. 26 ... Haleakala National Park will ban bicycle tours for at least two months and revoke permits... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
* Finding mana in Hana Oct 3, 2007
Native families like Fawn Kukanakala-Helekaahi-Burns', one of the parents there, still make a pilgrimage on foot to Haleakala crater when a baby is born to bury the piko, or umbilical cord, beneath a life-sustaining rock or tree. Land is kin: the native language does not have a word for private property, but dozens for rain. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Bicyclist killed at Haleakala National Park identified Sep 28, 2007
The death of a bicylist yesterday at Haleakala National Park the third fatality in 10 months has prompted park officials to call a mandatory meeting on a yet-to-be-determined date early next week with all seven bicycle tour permit holders to review safety procedures. The park is currently undergoing a review of all commercial providers doing business inside the park and is in the process of creating a commercial services plan to manage them. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Feds put blame on dead pilots Sep 18, 2007
In another report issued Friday, the NTSB said pilot Ward Mareels, 54, of Kailua, Oahu, failed to use necessary caution when his Cessna crashed into the side of Haleakala on the night of Oct. 17, 2004 ... On the moonless night of Oct. 17, 2004, the pilot of a twin-engine Cessna 310 died when the plane crashed into the side of Haleakala on a flight from Kahului to Kailua-Kona. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Give the kids an adventure they won't forget Sep 14, 2007
Location: Haleakala Ranch, a 30,000-acre cattle ranch ... About the outfitter: Haleakala ATV Tours provides each rider with a top-of-the-line 350cc 4WD quad, plus three items to keep heads safe and clean: A head sock (covering everything but the eyes), a helmet, and a pair of goggles ... The real fun: The guides lead the group across the varied terrain of the dormant Haleakala ("House of the Sun"), including lava beds, rolling hills, and mountain forests. (MSNBC -- Travel)
3 Tourists Killed in Hawaii Park Plunge Aug 17, 2007
WAILUKU, Hawaii Three French tourists were killed when their car plunged about 20 feet off the side of a road in Haleakala National Park on Maui, authorities said. One person survived the crash the driver, a man in his 60s, who was in serious but stable condition at Maui Memorial Medical Center, park Ranger Sharon Ringsven said Thursday. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Newswatch, Police/Fire Aug 11, 2007
Travel: Tour the Alii Kula Lavender Farm on Maui on the slopes of Haleakala and immerse yourself in all things lavender, from bath products to lemonade to chocolates. The farm's more than 10. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Kula Forest Reserve, Polipoli park reopened Jul 4, 2007
Still closed are the access road to the ballpark and Skyline Road, the road to Pu'u Keokea, the "switchbacks," the Plum and Haleakala Ridge trails, and the Polipoli spur trail. A public information meeting on reducing hazards within the burned area and future reforestation management activities will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Kula Community Center. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Eagles soar: Three DeKalb teens journey to Scouting's top rank Jun 28, 2007
On Maui, they bicycled down a 10,000-foot volcano at Haleakala National Park, enjoyed exploring jungle trails and hidden waterfalls along the Hana Highway and camped at Camp Mahulia. On another trip, Schaaf enjoyed touring museums in St. Louis, caving at Onondaga Cave and canoe trips on the Huzzah, Meremec, Gatineau and Missouri rivers. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Cycling deaths spur safety review of Hawaii volcano road Jun 27, 2007
WAILUKU, Hawaii (AP) Recent biking accidents and deaths on the 10,000-foot winding road down Maui's Haleakala volcano could lead to stricter safety rules ... Haleakala National Park is currently developing a commercial service plan evaluating various activities in the park to determine what commercial services are appropriate and whether they compromise public health and safety, said Park Superintendent Marilyn Parris ... Some 19 bicycle tour businesses operate on Haleakala, attracting an... (USA Today -- Travel)
The Big Island's big side Apr 10, 2007
Heading north from the junction of Hawaii Highway 19, there are good views of Maui and the imposing height of Mt. Haleakala across the Alenuihaha Channel on all but the cloudiest days. In winter this is a good vantage point for spotting humpback whales, no binoculars necessary. (Chicago Tribune)
Bike tour firms self-regulate to avert restrictions Mar 27, 2007
Above, a Mountain Riders tour group hugs a section of paved shoulder as they cruise down Haleakala Highway in Kula ... Local residents have been complaining the popular bike tours from the Haleakala summit to Paia shoreline can be dangerous and create traffic jams in the area. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Maui, Hawaii Activities Mar 1, 2007
Snorkel at Molokini, bike down Haleakala and more ... Mountain bike down Haleakala Crater ... Mark Twain said of sunrise above Haleakala: The sublimest spectacle I ever witnessed. (Suite101.com)
Coming down the mountain in Maui Feb 8, 2007
Start at the summit of Haleakala and uncover the spell of Maui. Ty Sawyer / Islands MagazineUpcountry Maui wraps around the slopes of Haleakala in a fertile ring of farms and ranches ... Surely, I can suck it up for a few more minutes and just in the time it takes me to have that thought, the wind doubles its effort to knock us from the summit of Haleakala, Mauis House of the Sun, on the islands east side. (MSNBC -- Travel)
