The road to Haleakala on Hawaii’s island of Maui is one of the steepest continuous roads in the United States. Starting at sea level and ending at over 10,000 feet over about 30 miles, the road winds through beach, towns, forest, high forest, and tundra. read more
Haleakala, translated “House of the Sun” is a colorful jewel crowning Maui’s summit. Around 10,000 feet above the ocean below, Haleakala mountain stands high above the clouds with panoramic views of the Big Island, West Maui, Lana’i, Kaho’olawe, and Molokini. read more
Sunset at Haleakala has many different shades. Usually a beautiful blur of reds and oranges from above the clouds, this picture captures a less common palette on top of the 13,000 foot mountain. read more
At 10,023 feet high, sunset is brilliant from atop Maui island’s highest spot, shining on clouds below and reflecting off the Pacific ocean. read more
Maui’s bamboo forests in the eastern section of Haleakala National Park create a mysterious, fun environment. read more
Haleakala in the Hawaiian language means “house of the sun,” an apt description for the highest peak on Maui that catches the last of the island’s sun each day. read more