53K views · 1.9K reactions | Haleakalā, Maui’s towering shield volcano, rises 10,023 feet above sea level and makes up more than 75% of the island’s landmass. Its summit is one of the best places in the world for stargazing, with some of the clearest night skies. The crater, spanning 7 miles wide, is home to rare native species like the silversword plant and the endangered nēnē goose. #Haleakala #Maui #Volcanoes | Ali'i Resorts - Maui | Facebook