About Haleakala.com
Aloha!
I'm Ron Chapple, owner of the Haleakala.com and Molokini.com websites. I'm proud to call the island of Maui my home. I have lived in the town of Kihei, for over thirty years. My wife and I raised our two sons here. Kihei is at the base of Haleakalā, at ocean level. There are so many moods. The clouds covering the volcano, the storms that pass through, and the light. It's just an amazing view every day. On occasion, we can see snow on top!
I acquired the Haleakala.com domain name about 20 years ago with the thought that "some day" I would create a website to share the history and culture of Haleakalā with our visitors. Well, that "some day" has finally come - I retired in October 2025!
One of my aerial photographs of Fissure #8 during the 2018 Kilauea event on the Big Island.
About Me
Photography was my passion and profession for many years before transitioning into aerial cinematography and geospatial work. My projects took me to every island in the state of Hawaii, all over the United States, and to over thirty countries. I filmed Kilauea many times and witnessed the beauty of this planet earth. My clients included National Geographic, BBC, Discovery Channel, PBS, and the National Park Service. Along the way, I won several Emmy Awards and a Pulitzer Prize.
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Company
My company, Creative Rage LLC, is registered with the State of Hawaii.
Mahalo!
Thank you for your time to visit Haleakala.com! I sincerely hope you will find Maui people and environment inspiring during your visit! Email me if you have any questions or if you are an activities company looking to expand market share.
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