The Big Island of Hawaiʻi is a land of dramatic contrasts, from black lava fields to snow-capped peaks. But one of its most captivating features is its abundance of lush rainforests and stunning waterfalls. Because we love waterfalls, we set our sights on ʻAkaka Falls State Park, a relatively short but incredibly rewarding hike that […]
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is a raw, dynamic landscape, a testament to the powerful forces that have shaped and continue to shape the very islands. Our visit was a sensory experience unlike any other, a journey through steaming vents, stark lava fields, and lush rainforests, all under the watchful eye of the ever-present Kīlauea volcano.
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Visiting Pearl Harbor is more than just a historical tour; it’s a deeply moving pilgrimage to a site that forever altered the course of history. On a recent visit to Oahu, we dedicated a day to experiencing this significant landmark, a place where the echoes of a tragic past resonate with a powerful message of
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Who was Molly Brown? I really had no idea when I decided to take this tour with my sister, other than she was on the Titanic. They called her the Unsinkable Molly Brown, and sure she was strong willed and determined, but I think she was ahead of her time making her quite remarkable. So,
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While my family doesn’t visit me that often, we’ve done a lot around Colorado. Coming up with new ideas is sometimes a challenge. But then I remembered the Hammond Candy Factory in north Denver that doesn’t require reservations and is free so it saved my tush by not planning in advance and balanced well with
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In 2014 I started to get into NFL football, mostly because I joined a fantasy football league. It is a little fall/winter obsession of mine now. In 2016, I bought one solo ticket to a Broncos because who wouldn’t want to see the Broncos play at home? And Denver is obsessed with football! But my
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In town for a football game, we happened to walk by Legal Draft and decided to stop in for just one drink, due to time limitations. We were surprised with how big the place was, and later learned their distribution area is huge. A live band was playing good music and the atmosphere was happy.
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In 2016, we opened the Atlas Obsura book to find a nearby attraction to visit for the day. A little over 2 hours away was Buford, WY, a town with a population of 1 (until 2017). What does a town of one look like we wondered? We made plans to go check it out the
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A quick trip to Colorado Reptile Park in 2015. Aside from the Sand Dunes in Alamosa, there isn’t much to do. The Colorado Gators Reptile Park was a fun spot. After reading online reviews….I wasn’t sure what to expect. Some people loved it others were very judgmental about the facility and the cost. I went