Good morning Hawaii from our sunrise at Haleakala National Park! Don’t go all the way to the summit for sunrise. The better viewpoint is near the visitor center a little lower down. A Haleakalā sunrise is one of the best things to do on Maui. It is well worth the early morning, freezing cold temperatures, high altitude to enjoy this magical view of Hawaii. Make sure to get your reservation early, although there are spots available 2 days before sometimes as well (this is how we got ours). Our ho

Planning a national park trip in 2026? These parks require more than just an entrance fee. If you want access to the most popular areas, you’ll need to plan ahead for timed entry, permits, or tour reservations, and many of these open MONTHS in advance. 📍 Acadia — Cadillac Summit reservations 📍 Arches — timed entry 📍 Carlsbad Caverns — cave entry tickets 📍 Gateway Arch — tram museum tours 📍 Glacier — vehicle reservations 📍 Haleakalā — sunrise reservations 📍 Mount Rainier — timed entry 📍 R