The third of the four Hawaiian islands we visited to finish off our 50 state road trip was the Big Island. Shae and I stayed there from December 19-26, 2024 which meant that we were there during Christmas. That meant accommodation and rental cars were even more expensive than … [Read more...] about 1 Week On The Big Island, HI – Here’s What We Did
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Road To Hana Driving Guide In Maui, HI: Lava Tubes, Rainbow Trees, Waterfalls, Chocolate & More
When deciding what we wanted to do while in Maui for a week, driving the Road to Hana was top of the list. If you've not heard of the Road to Hana before, it's a scenic drive between Kahului and Hana that takes you along the coast, above cliffs, through rainforests, past … [Read more...] about Road To Hana Driving Guide In Maui, HI: Lava Tubes, Rainbow Trees, Waterfalls, Chocolate & More
1 Week In Kauai, HI – Canyons, Turtles, Beaches, Distilleries & More
To kick off our four weeks in Hawaii, we spent a week on the island of Kauai. Kauai is the oldest of the main islands in Hawaii and, to me, felt the most authentically Hawaiian of the four islands we visited. Although there are resorts, chain stores, fast food restaurants, … [Read more...] about 1 Week In Kauai, HI – Canyons, Turtles, Beaches, Distilleries & More
Spotting Sea Turtles At Poipu Beach In Kaua’i, HI
My favorite island in Hawai'i that we visited was Kaua'i. One of the primary reasons was my experiences with the green sea turtles (honu) on Poipu Beach. We were given a tip to go to the beach by a family at the Grand Hyatt (see our review here) we were staying at and it was even … [Read more...] about Spotting Sea Turtles At Poipu Beach In Kaua’i, HI
36 Photos From Theodore Roosevelt National Park In North Dakota
It's apparently quite common for people to leave North Dakota as the last of their 50 states to visit. If that's you and you're struggling to find a reason to visit ND, here's a suggestion - visit the western side of the state in order to check out Theodore Roosevelt National … [Read more...] about 36 Photos From Theodore Roosevelt National Park In North Dakota
48 Hours In Stewart, BC: Glaciers, Waterfalls, Bears, Salmon, Delicious Food & More
On our drive up to Alaska, someone recommended for our drive back down that we take a slight detour to the Stewart/Hyder area. Stewart is a small town of ~500 people in British Columbia, Canada, while Hyder is an even smaller village of ~50 people just across the border in … [Read more...] about 48 Hours In Stewart, BC: Glaciers, Waterfalls, Bears, Salmon, Delicious Food & More
Under The Sea In Alaska: Visiting the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward
One of the top things I was looking forward to doing in Seward, AK was visiting the Alaska SeaLife Center. I hadn't realized that it was solely focused on marine life in and around Alaska, so I got a real treat seeing marine animals that I'd never seen before, not having been to … [Read more...] about Under The Sea In Alaska: Visiting the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward
24 Hours In Utqiagvik (Formerly Barrow), AK: Polar Plunge, Eating Whale, Neverending Sun & More
Utqiagvik (formerly Barrow, AK) is the 9th most northern city in the world and the most northern city in the US. We spent a whirlwind 24 hours there and I'd gladly do it again, and recommend it to others. That being said, part of what MADE our trip was that it coincided with … [Read more...] about 24 Hours In Utqiagvik (Formerly Barrow), AK: Polar Plunge, Eating Whale, Neverending Sun & More
12 Days In Anchorage, AK: Here’s What We Did
After spending a couple of weeks visiting Fairbanks, Healy and Wasilla, we spent almost two weeks in Anchorage - Alaska's largest city with almost 300,000 people living there. It's a very pretty place, with lakes, mountains, scenic drives, waterfalls and more. Here's what we … [Read more...] about 12 Days In Anchorage, AK: Here’s What We Did
Walk On The Wild Side Tour At Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center In Girdwood, AK
I follow the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center on social media, so I knew it was a location I wanted to visit while we were in Alaska. We were closest to the center when we were in Anchorage, so we booked tickets and went on a beautiful Saturday. Knowing that summer … [Read more...] about Walk On The Wild Side Tour At Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center In Girdwood, AK