There are plenty of places to see a gorgeous Maui sunrise on the island, but perhaps none is better than the summit of Haleakala. “House of the Sun ” in Hawaiian, Haleakala is a massive shield volcano that actually covers about 75% of the island. In traditional Hawaiian mythology, the crater at the volcano’s summit […]
Maui’s beach parks are spectacular on any side of the island, but the beaches on the leeward side are generally considered to be the most beautiful. To save you a Google search, “leeward” is a term that refers to the side sheltered from the wind. On Maui, the wind tends to blow from the northeastern […]
The Grand Canyon is one of the most unique and beautiful sights in the world and is only a two-hour drive away from Sedona, Arizona. If you find yourself in the Sedona area and you’re considering a day trip to the Grand Canyon, we highly recommend going, especially if you’ve never seen it before. At […]
If you’re in a bit of a rush, there are plenty of Gettysburg ghost tours that will only take an hour or less. Tragic events like the Battle of Gettysburg often leave deep scars on the local community, so it’s not hard to see why the site of the Civil War’s bloodiest battle is also […]
Maui’s beach parks feature plenty of beautiful waterfalls, some easier to get to than others. Twin Falls is one of the easiest ones to access, only a short hike away from the road. It’s one of the first stops on the Road to Hana, the island’s most famous scenic drive. The name “Twin Falls” is […]
The Million Dollar Highway in Colorado is kept open year-round for anyone to travel. However, taking this route during the winter can sometimes be tricky or even dangerous, so make sure you’re prepared. Heavy snowfall will often temporarily close the road until it can be cleared away, and even a light dusting of snow can […]
The best way to spend a day in Sedona, Arizona, will depend on what you’re interested in. There are lots of things to do in the city and sadly you can’t do them all in a single day. Most people come to Sedona for the scenery and to do some hiking. The red rock canyons […]
Maui’s beach parks are beautiful year-round, but we’d recommend visiting in April or May if you get the choice. The weather during this time is pretty mild, usually in the 70s and 80s, and the spring is in between two busy seasons so the crowds won’t be too bad. April is also when the Maui […]
Silverton, Colorado is one of the more idyllic mountain towns along the Million Dollar Highway and is well worth visiting. Besides the gorgeous vistas of the highway itself, Silverton has plenty of other reasons to stay and spend a little time there. One popular destination is Animas Forks, one of the many ghost towns in […]
There’s plenty of gorgeous water to be found at Maui’s beach parks, but the clearest is in Honolua Bay, especially during the summer. Honolua is Hawaiian for “two harbors,” and the bay was originally used to receive ships and unload supplies. These days, however, Honolua Bay is a Marine Life Conservation District, which means fishing […]