Hawaii National Park: A Guide for the Haleakala Section, Island of Maui, Hawaii

A compact visitor's guide to the Haleakala section of Hawaii National Park that combines practical travel information—access routes, viewpoints, trails, suggested hikes, camping and lodging—with natural history and cultural background. It outlines volcanic geology and scenic origins, surveys native plants (emphasizing the silversword), birds, insects, and unique high-elevation habitats, and recounts local Hawaiian legends and archaeological and historical notes. Illustrated maps, numbered points of interest, outfit and safety advice for crater trips, and lists for identification make it a field-ready companion for sightseers and naturalists seeking orientation and concise interpretation of the area's landscape and biota.