“Exploration is really the essence of the human spirit.”
– Frank Borman
Ang Explores: A Travel Blog
Travel Tips & Inspiration
On Ang Explores you’ll discover a variety of outdoor adventures — detailed hiking guides, reviews of top snorkel and dive spots, unique camping destinations, the best tide pools along the Oregon Coast, and more. I also share practical travel tips for families with kids, plus honest reviews of creative hobbies worth exploring.
Thanks for stopping by — I hope you’ll find something here to inspire your next adventure!
Explore Destinations
Hi, I’m Ang
I’ve found that life feels richest when I’m exploring — whether it’s new places, fun activities, delicious food, or creative hobbies.
I live near the Rocky Mountains and I love to explore–my own state of Colorado, as well as other states in the U.S. and countries around the globe. I’ve been incredibly lucky to be able to visit a variety of places around the world, often with my husband Jim and our four kids.
I created this travel blog as a place to share the info I’ve gathered through traveling and exploring. I hope the information here can help you more easily plan your own travel adventures and give you confidence to start exploring.
Explore Activities
on the Travel Blog
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God’s Thumb Oregon : Oregon Coast Hike
God’s Thumb Oregon Overview The hike to God’s Thumb in Lincoln City, Oregon is a scenic coastal trail that leads to a uniquely shaped basalt headland overlooking the Pacific Ocean….
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Scuba Diving Ambergris Caye: 6 Belize Barrier Reef Dive Sites (Photos + Tips)
Scuba Diving Ambergris Caye While staying in San Pedro on Ambergris Caye in Belize, we completed six dives along the nearby Belize Barrier Reef, which is part of the second-largest…
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Marine Life on the Belize Barrier Reef: What We Saw Diving and Snorkeling Ambergris Caye
During multiple days of diving near Ambergris Caye and a snorkeling trip to Hol Chan Marine Reserve, we saw a wide variety of marine life on the Belize Barrier Reef…
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Snorkeling Honolua Bay Maui: When It’s Amazing—and When It’s Not Worth It
Honolua Bay is often listed as one of the best snorkeling spots on Maui, yet during our most recent trip we almost skipped it. Day after day, the snorkel reports…
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Maui Shore Diving at Makena Landing
Maui Shore Diving – Makena Landing Overview Makena Landing Park is located in South Maui near Kihei and Wailea. It’s a dive/snorkel site that can be accessed right from the…
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Glass Floats Lincoln City – Finders Keepers
Glass Floats in Lincoln City – The History In the early 1900s, Japanese fishermen used glass fishing floats to keep their nets afloat. Over time, due to storms or wear,…
