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Haleakalā National Park
Haleakalā National Park is a national park in United States, established in 1961, covering 135 km² (52 sq mi). It is the #51 largest of United States's 77 national parks.
- Area
- 135 km²
- Established
- 1961
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- HNM · 17 km
Nearest airports to Haleakalā National Park
- 1 HNM17 kmstraight line
- 2Kahului International AirportOGG35 kmstraight lineKahului, United States
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- 3 JHM60 kmstraight line
More about Haleakalā National Park
Haleakalā National Park is one of 77 national parks in the United States. It covers 135 km² (13,460 ha) — about 1.3 times the size of Paris, making it the #51 largest national park in the United States (0.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1961, 65 years ago — the first national parks in the United States date back to 1861. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Haleakalā National Park
The closest airport is Hana Airport (HNM), about 17 km away — around 22 minutes by car; alternatively Kahului International Airport (OGG, 35 km). Other national parks within reach include Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park (879 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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