Haleakalā National Park Visitor Center

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Located at the summit of the Haleakalā volcano, the historic visitor center dates back to the 1930s and reflects early park architecture. The building is significant as part of efforts to protect and promote understanding of Maui’s unique volcanic landscapes. The park’s history intertwines with the cultural significance of Haleakalā, considered sacred by Native Hawaiians as the “House of the Sun.”​ Source: Vacation Maui, I love Hawaii

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Jill Byus Radke has written about Hawaii's historic places for over 25 years. Before becoming the President of Apuakea Communications, she was the Public Affairs Manager at Aulani, A Disney Resort, the Director of Communications at Bishop Museum, and the Director of Development at Historic Hawaii Foundation. She's also held leadership roles at Kaiser Permanente, Macmillan Publishing, and the USS Missouri Memorial Association. She graduated from Harvard University with a Masters in Business Management, from Indiana University with a Bachelors in Journalism, and she did her graduate studies in historic preservation at the University of Hawaii.

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