Visiting the Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park

Planning our visit to the Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park on The Big Island, we decided to take the short hike to the Kilauea’iki Crater, explore…

The Luau and Buffet at the Polynesian Cultural Center in Oahu

On a trip to Hawaii with my best friend and her family, we decided to visit the Polynesian Cultural center for the Luau.  I pictured…

The Epic Kaua’i Experience

Our flight arrived early enough to visit a couple of Kaua’i’s amazing waterfalls before sailing the Na’ Pali coast.  Kaua’i, also referred to as the…

Diamond Head, Hawai’i: What a View

After we arrived on the island of Oahu, unpacked and settled in to the hotel, we could not help but notice Diamond Head majestically looming…

Pearl Harbor, A Sacred Memorial

There are certain events in history that leave such an impact on mankind, that if they occur during your lifetime, you will never forget where…

Fond Memories from Hawaii, 2001

I had so many amazing experiences in Hawaii visiting the islands of The Big Island, Oahu and Kauai.  While there a just a couple of…

Exploring the Rockies on a Long Weekend

My friend Melissa invited me on her family vacation to the Rocky Mountains for a long weekend of camping.  There were six of us making…

Sedona, a Spiritual Sanctuary

I’m not certain if I was more exited to visit the Grand Canyon National Park or to stop in the colorful town of Sedona on…

Five Reasons You Should Visit the Grand Canyon This Summer

2016 is a special year for the United States National Park Service as they celebrate their 100th anniversary.  What better way to commemorate this milestone…

Alcatraz Island: A Visit to The Rock

The weather was clear on the day I decided to visit Alcatraz Island.  This infamous federal prison, also referred to as “The Rock”, is accessible from…