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Kauai, Hawaii (Day 7): Waimea Canyon Hike + Beach Time

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May 16, 20213 min read

Kauai, Hawaii (Day 7): Waimea Canyon Hike + Beach Time

Hike Wamea Canyon in Kauai, Hawaii then spend the afternoon relaxing on Kekaha Beach.

5 Easy Tips to Make Your Trip More Budget-Friendly

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May 11, 20213 min read

5 Easy Tips to Make Your Trip More Budget-Friendly

Traveling on a budget does not always mean staying in a hostel or watching for flash sales. We have made traveling less expensive and more

Kauai, Hawaii (Day 6): Kayaking on the Wailua River

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May 9, 20214 min read

Kauai, Hawaii (Day 6): Kayaking on the Wailua River

A kayaking tour on the Wailua River in Kauai, Hawaii, was a solid 3 out of 5 stars.

Kauai, Hawaii (Day 5): Hiking the Pihea Trail to Alakai Swamp in Koke'e State Park

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May 2, 20215 min read

Kauai, Hawaii (Day 5): Hiking the Pihea Trail to Alakai Swamp in Koke'e State Park

Hiking the Pihea Trail to Alakai Swamp in Koke'e State Park includes incredible views of the Napoli Cost in Kauai

Sonoma County: Visiting Northern California's Beautiful Sonoma Coast

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Apr 25, 20212 min read

Sonoma County: Visiting Northern California's Beautiful Sonoma Coast

Sonoma Coast, California: 90 minutes from San Francisco, the Sonoma Coast is a beautiful spot to capture some incredible coastal photos.

Sonoma County, California: Laguna de Santa Rosa

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Apr 25, 20212 min read

Sonoma County, California: Laguna de Santa Rosa

Located just West of the City of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, is the largest freshwater wetlands on the Northern California coast.

Tahoe Donner: Snowshoeing with Happy Dogs

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Apr 25, 20211 min read

Tahoe Donner: Snowshoeing with Happy Dogs

There are many options to go snowshoeing in the Tahoe Donner area. We recommend renting snowshoes at home, if you can.

Kauai, Hawaii (Day 3): An Unforgettable Day on the Nāpali Coast with Blue Ocean Adventure Tours

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Apr 18, 20214 min read

Kauai, Hawaii (Day 3): An Unforgettable Day on the Nāpali Coast with Blue Ocean Adventure Tours

The Nāpali Coast is on the northwest part of the Island of Kauai. We highly recommend a boat tour with Blue Ocean Adventure Tours

Tahoe Donner: Hiking Mount Judah Loop Trail + Donner Lake

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Apr 18, 20211 min read

Tahoe Donner: Hiking Mount Judah Loop Trail + Donner Lake

The Mount Judah Loop Trail is located above Donner Lake and crosses the Pacific Coast Trail. This 4.8 mile loop is dog-friendly with views.

Kauai, Hawaii (Day 2): Exploring the Garden Island by Car

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Apr 11, 20213 min read

Kauai, Hawaii (Day 2): Exploring the Garden Island by Car

Along the way, we made several stops, including a hike up Sleeping Giant Trail in Kapa'a.

Yosemite, California: Family Friendly Hikes in this National Treasure

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Mar 20, 20212 min read

Yosemite, California: Family Friendly Hikes in this National Treasure

Yosemite, of course, is a hiker's dream. There are epic backpacking trips available and of course plenty of day hikes. We went to Yosemite w

Yosemite, California: Day Trip to the Gold Rush Town of Columbia

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Mar 20, 20211 min read

Yosemite, California: Day Trip to the Gold Rush Town of Columbia

Another great spot for kids is the historic goldrush town of Columbia. The town center is preserved in a way that takes you back to the 1850

Yosemite, California: Day Trip to Calaveras Big Trees State Park

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Mar 20, 20211 min read

Yosemite, California: Day Trip to Calaveras Big Trees State Park

Located just outside the town of Arnold, Calaveras Big Trees State Park was established back in 1852 but become a protected State park in 19

Mt. Shasta, California: Castle Lake Hike

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Mar 19, 20212 min read

Mt. Shasta, California: Castle Lake Hike

There are actually endless miles you can hike up here but our annual tradition is to hike to the overlook above the lake. This ~4 mile hike

Mt. Shasta, California: Castle Crags State Park

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Mar 15, 20211 min read

Mt. Shasta, California: Castle Crags State Park

Castle Crags State Park is located just outside of Mt. Shasta, right off I-5. The Pacific Coast Trail (PCT) runs through this 4000 acre par

Mt. Shasta, California: Day Trip To Rogue River (Medford, Oregon)

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Mar 14, 20212 min read

Mt. Shasta, California: Day Trip To Rogue River (Medford, Oregon)

Whether you are staying in the Mt. Shasta area or visiting Southern Oregon, rafting down the Rogue River is a super fun activity for the fam

Mt. Shasta, California: Bunny Flats to Horse Camp Hike

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Mar 14, 20211 min read

Mt. Shasta, California: Bunny Flats to Horse Camp Hike

This 3.2 mile hike is short enough for younger kids but challenging enough to satisfy the avid hiker. Starting at the Bunny Flats parking l

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Mar 7, 20212 min read

Mt. Shasta, California: Lake Siskiyou

Summary. Lake Siskiyou is the home of an annual, extended-family camping trip. As this is a long-standing family tradition, it holds a...

Mt. Shasta, California: Lake Siskiyou Trail Hike

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Mar 1, 20212 min read

Mt. Shasta, California: Lake Siskiyou Trail Hike

Summary. Lake Siskiyou Trail is a 7.3 mile loop that follows the Lake. Almost entirely flat, this trail is accessible to most hikers....

San Francisco, California: Taking Photos of the Most Photographed Bridge In the World

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Feb 27, 20212 min read

San Francisco, California: Taking Photos of the Most Photographed Bridge In the World

San Francisco, California: Taking photos of the Most Photographed Bridge of the World. The Golden Gate Bridge

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