Hands down one of my favorite vacation spots of all time, 5 days on the beautiful island of Kauai, Hawaii was an absolute dream! It’s one of the least populated and visited of the Hawaiian Islands, although I’m unsure why, as it was it like being inside a tropical dream paradise, albeit with higher prices …
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Hands down my favorite part of Death Valley National Park, the Badwater Basin Salt Flat is a must-see for anyone visiting the park. Officially the lowest point in North America, at 282 feet (86 m) below sea level, it was once considered to be the lowest elevation in the entire Western Hemisphere. It is now …
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Deep within the Shawnee National Forest, approximately 30 minutes outside the small town of Harrisburg, Illinois in Saline County, sits a pretty cool-looking rock formation that resembles the face of an old woman (or man). Part of the Stoneface Research Natural Area of the Shawnee National Forest, it’s in a lesser known area home to …
"Whales Mouth". Truthfully, Carlsbad Caverns National Park should be on any good traveler’s or road tripper’s “must see” list. A massive and epic dark hole in the ground, it’s ranked as the 15th-largest cave system within the United States, and is home to the largest chamber in North America, known as the Big Room. An …
Hanalei Bay and Pier was, by far, my personal favorite location on Kauai, Hawaii, and a must-see for anyone visiting the island. Located on the northern side, the bay is surrounded by lush, beautiful, towering mountains, making it the perfect spot to relax and take a break, especially at sunset. Depending on where you stay, …
Achieving its nickname from a 225-foot slide down a steep hill, the Sliding Jail is considered to be one of the most famous tourist attractions in all of Jerome, Arizona: “Too Strong to Die”.. Located right below Hull Ave., near the intersection with Diaz Street, the Sliding Jail is not hard to find if you …
Often referred to as "the Grand Canyon of Hawaii or the Pacific", Waimea Canyon is a sight to behold. Located at Waimea Canyon State Park, on the western side of the island of Kauai, it’s approximately 10 miles (16 km) long and 3,000 feet (900 meters) deep, encompassing about 1,866 acres. It was formed when the volcano that created …
✨Tip - to better understand and appreciate the blinding whiteness of the sand, turn the brightness up on your device, especially when watching the videos!✨ One of my favorite National Parks so far, White Sands National Park is unlike anywhere I’ve been. Simple but majestic, the sand is as white as snow and practically blinding, …
With its rolling streets, beautiful Victorian and Queen Anne style row homes, and long, interesting history, San Francisco is a unique and vibrant place. A city with many nicknames, it’s been called the City of Love, Fog City, Golden Gate City, Sunset City, The Golden City, and The Paris of the West. It’s home to …
Beautiful and stunning coastline made world-famous by numerous movies, including King Kong and Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, the Nā Pali Coast on the beautiful Hawaiian island of Kauai is truly a sight to behold. Its uniquely jagged and forested landscape gives it an otherworldly vibe, not found (probably anywhere) on Mainland, U.S.A. …