Kona Manta Rays: Snorkel or Dive? My Review of the Big Island’s Manta Experience
A few years ago I saw a video of someone doing the Kona Hawaii manta ray night snorkel. When I watched a giant manta swoop inches beneath him, I immediately…
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Kayaking & Snorkeling at Captain Cook Monument: Our Experience at Kealakekua Bay
Quick Facts: Captain Cook Monument Snorkeling & Kayaking Location: Kealakekua Bay, South Kona, Big Island, HawaiiBest Access: Kayak from Kahauloa Bay (~1.5 miles roundtrip) OR guided boat tour OR hike…
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Waiheʻe Ridge Trail (Maui): Hiking Guide, Tips & What to Expect
Quick Facts Distance: ~4.2 miles RTElevation Gain: ~1,500 ftDifficulty: ModerateTime Needed: 2-3+ hoursParking: Small main lot + overflow lotBest Start Time: Most recommend an early start, though our experience starting…
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Snorkeling at Kahekili Beach Park (Airport Beach), Maui
If you’re snorkeling your way through West Maui, you’ll recognize names like Napili Bay, Kapalua Bay, and Black Rock. I visited all of these on our most recent trip to…
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Tunnel Beach Oregon: A Unique Stop on the Oregon Coast
If you’re searching for a unique stop on the Oregon Coast, be sure to add Tunnel Beach Oregon to your bucket list. Tunnel Beach Oregon Tunnel Beach is located west…
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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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Roads End Lincoln City – Visiting the Tide Pools
If you’re looking for a coastal Oregon experience that feels peaceful, awe-inspiring, and a little bit magical, plan a visit to Roads End in Lincoln City during low tide. Tucked…
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Inside Devil’s Punchbowl Oregon – Visiting at Low Tide
Exploring Devil’s Punchbowl at low tide is a bucket‑list adventure that I didn’t want to miss on our trip to the Oregon coast this summer. An opportunity to walk and explore…
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Glass Blowing Class : Newport Oregon
This summer our family visited the central Oregon coast. Our kids (ages 9-17) were in unanimous agreement when we asked what their favorite activity of the trip was: the glass…
