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Breathtaking sunrise starburst shot on the summit of Haleakala Volcano, overlooking the crater in Haleakala National Park on Maui in Hawaii.

If you are into nature and adventure, the Haleakala National Park is a good destination for you. Haleakala is a 10,023 foot tall inactive volcano which makes up over half of Maui. The National Park is a slice of the mountain from the summit down to the sea at Kipahulu to the east.

At the summit is an exceptional view of the entire island and the view of the most recent cinder cones from Kalahaku Overlook. Tourists usually trek up early in the morning to witness the spectacular sunrise. Bird watchers will have a field day at Hosmer Grove where some of the original species of Hawaiian birds can be seen. The Grove itself was an early experiment at planting imported pine and eucalyptus trees. The other major activity for visitors is hiking the many trails of the park.