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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 of the World. The Golden Gate Bridge