5 WAYS TO CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY
Instead of lamenting what is being lost...Let's focus on 5 ways to celebrate the 4th of July in style this year! Afterall, it's still the day after July 3...July 4th is still a day on the calendar AND IT'S A…
INNER STILLNESS QUEST
When we sit still and allow ourselves to settle the whirl of life keeping us in a constant distracted state, it is only then that we can truly center ourselves and connect with our inner stillness. Calm is necessary to…
Hawaii Waterfall Mystique
To enjoy our favorite waterfall hike to Hanakapi'ai Falls you must be on the island of Kauai in Hawaii. You must travel all the way to where the road ends on the furthest tip of the north shore. Here you…
MYRTLE BEACH, SC ~ SHARK TEETH ADVENTURE
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina became a destination near and dear to our hearts, as a family, over the years! We started taking our boys there when they were toddlers as a family-friendly destination for my husband and I to "get…
MOUNTAINS MAJESTY
Mountains provide the ideas of majesty and power something tangible we can visualize and relate to when we gaze upon them. It is used as a reference in the bible over and over again to provide imagery of power, greatness,…
5 Ways to ENJOY summer
Who doesn't LOVE summer? All of us who live in a climate where we experience four seasons wait patiently through those long winter months for spring! Springtime is a promise for the sunshine and heat of summer. It's my favorite…
COZUMEL, MEXICO SNORKELING ADVENTURE!
Snorkeling is so relaxing, calming, and tranquil. The sounds of the earth underwater are so very different than the sounds of the earth carried by air movement. Salt water is healing. Your buoyancy is present. Exploration is inevitable.The sunshine and…
KETCHIKAN, ALASKA 1971
Late August 1971, my uncle, his wife, and two sons moved from Berlin, NH to Ketchikan, AK. This is their story along with his photos, narrated by my uncle...
BWCA Exploration Adventure into the WILDERNESS!
This is a true BWCA exploration adventure into the wilderness! True wilderness adventures do not involve roads to travel on, or electricity to provide conveniences, nor cell signal can be available. Character will see you through! Life's challenges, when responded…
WATERPROOF CAMERA
This is my favorite go-to waterproof camera we use! We have used it forever. The quality of the underwater pictures can be observed in several blog posts like SNORKELING SPOTS. The Cool-Pix line by NIKON is where we have the…
BASIC SNORKEL GEAR
It is really nice to travel with your own gear. Make sure that your fins are not short. Short fins are great for body surfing or boogie boarding, but for snorkeling you really do want them longer and adjustable around…
UNDERWATER/WATERPROOF VALUABLES POUCH
Whatever you do, DO NOT wait to buy this once you are traveling! You will not find this readily available. Believe me! We tried! I had bought one , then mistakenly left it at home, unpacked! AHHHH! So, we had…
TRAVEL ELECTRICAL PLUG
On cruises ships this is a must have outlet plug! Limited electrical plugs are available in the rooms, so this turns one plug into many plugs, safely! You might need a converter to protect your electronics and to have the…
PASSPORT TRAVEL BELT
While traveling have a secure plan for your PASSPORT. Don't lose it while traveling either. Have a plan in place for where you are going to keep it securely when you don't need it, and how you plan to easily…
FORESTER ISLAND ADVENTURE
Forester Island is a National Wildlife Refuge located by itself out in the Pacific Ocean approximately 90 miles west of Ketchikan, ALASKA. It’s a small Island about 1 mile wide and 5 miles long. During WWII, the US Army had…
TOP 10 THINGS TO PACK!
Top 10 things you need to pack when heading out on your next INSPIRATIONAL TRAVEL ADVENTURE. If you are like me you overpack. I always take a carry on piece of luggage when flying filled with one change of clothes,…
YELLOWSTONE ADVENTURE
Geysers blowing, wildlife roaming, majestic mountains surround, while the wild buffalo walks across the street in front of your vehicle and around your tent in the campground...this is YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK! Explore Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho through YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK…
7 Ways to Daydream Travel Adventure
Feeling cagey? Feeling the need to discover new places? Looking for a new adventure? Especially now after feeling cooped up at home...? Have you ever felt the need to travel, but didn't know exactly where you wanted to go? Here…
SNORKELING SPOTS
SNORKELING SPOTS are fabulous adventures!! We are newly transitioning empty-nesters who travel searching out fabulous snorkeling locations for an adventure. Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links and if you go through them to make a…
ROAD TRIP TIME!
ROAD TRIPS are fabulous adventures! Ride along with us as we search FLORIDA for sun and fun this spring break! We are newly transitioning empty-nesters on vacation with our adult son's this year for an adventure. Disclosure: Some of the…
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