The next commercial-free day at Haleakalā National Park will occur on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015 (Ka'elo, Huna Moon). As specified in the park's Commercial Services Plan, commercialfree days are opportunities for Kanaka Maoli to conduct traditional cultural practices in the park without commercial tours present.
Although no commercial tours will be allowed on Dec. 22, the park will remain open to all visitors and regular entrance fees apply.
In determining all the commercial-free dates, park officials sought input from Native Hawaiian staff, community members, the Bishop Museum, and the park's kūpuna group. Future commercial-free dates will be:
″March 9, 2016 - Nana, Muku Moon
″June 21, 2016 - Iki'Iki, Akua Moon
"We are really hoping the community will take advantage of these commercial-free days to come to their park," said Superintendent Natalie Gates. "We are also looking for ways to improve the experience if possible," she added. For more information on commercial-free days and the park's Commercial Services Plan please visit https://www.nps.gov/hale/parkmgmt/csp.htm.
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
