Haleakalā National Park has unveiled new exhibits at its summit visitor center covering Hawaiian culture, traditional toolmaking, and the mountain’s natural features in both Hawaiian and English. The displays are described as a first for National Park sites in the region.
- New bilingual exhibits at the 9,740-foot Haleakalā Visitor Center cover Hawaiian cultural history, traditional toolmaking, and summit experiences.
- The National Park Service collaborated with kupuna, Hawaiian language experts, anthropologists, and partners Haleakalā Conservancy and Hawaiʻi Pacific Parks Association to develop the displays.
- Park Superintendent Natalie Gates noted the Hawaiian-language exhibits are a first for National Park sites in the region.
- The visitor center is a popular stop for tourists heading to the Haleakalā summit, making the upgraded exhibits a potential draw for guests staying in Maui rentals.
Source: Maui News
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