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Makapuu Lighthouse | Makapu’u Point Lighthouse Trail | Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline | Makapu’u Tide Pools

Makapuu Lighthouse | Makapu’u Point Lighthouse Trail | Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline | Makapu’u Tide Pools

Makapu’u Point Lighthouse Trail Always amazing to fall asleep on a plane and wake up in my former home state of Hawaii. My heart has always been split between my home in Ohio and my home in Hawaii. It’s a treat to arrive on Oahu to visit friends and family. Every time I arrive I quickly realize I don’t have near enough time to go to my fav spots, eat the best grinds, and see my old friends. My time…

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Chino Hills State Park | Hiking Chino Hills State Park | Wildflowers at Chino Hills State Park

Chino Hills State Park | Hiking Chino Hills State Park | Wildflowers at Chino Hills State Park

Chino Hills State Park We’ve turned into total hippies… just running aimlessly in fields of flowers! And man it feels so good. Walker Canyon just fueled my wildflower obsession and as soon as the tiny monster and I were driving away I immediately felt the need to research another wild flower location… to get my flower fix! And don’t fret I waited till we reached home to start my research on my next wild flower location Such led me to…….

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Newport Beach Back Bay | Dog Friendly Trails in Newport

Newport Beach Back Bay | Dog Friendly Trails in Newport

Dog Friendly Hiking in Newport Beach Back Bay Since we got massive amounts of rain here in Southern California every hiker, adventurer, and outdoorsy person I know is on the hunt for wildflowers. Newport Beach Back Bay is gorgeous any time of year but can be even better when the wildflowers in bloom. I had heard some rumors that the Newport Beach Back Bay was covered with beautiful wildflowers. So, I packed up little Lemon, got our new nifty Cannon…

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Top 2 Yosemite National Park Winter Hiking

Top 2 Yosemite National Park Winter Hiking

Yosemite National Park Winter Hiking In a previous post here, I went over a lot of the benefits of visiting Yosemite National Park in the winter, however I would be lying if I didn’t tell you that there are also some drawbacks. Some of those drawbacks being that some trails are closed, some roads are not accessible, and the quickly changing weather can make for dangerous conditions all around you! We ran into some of these drawbacks when hiking on…

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Yosemite Falls | Winter Yosemite Falls | Viewing Yosemite Fall Yosemite National Park

Yosemite Falls | Winter Yosemite Falls | Viewing Yosemite Fall Yosemite National Park

Can’t stop…won’t stop…chasing those darn waterfalls! On any visit to Yosemite National Park this is a must see, fan favorite, very popular, crowded attraction. Don’t miss out on seeing Yosemite Falls. Yosemite Falls is the highest waterfall in the park offering you an upper and lower waterfall to view. The falls reach a height of 2,425 ft. The best time to view Yosemite Falls is in the spring when most of the snow is melting. And get this….sometimes…in the summer,…

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Inspiration Point Yosemite National Park | Hiking Inspiration Point Yosemite National Park | Hiking Yosemite National Park

Inspiration Point Yosemite National Park | Hiking Inspiration Point Yosemite National Park | Hiking Yosemite National Park

Welp, I think we can all agree that this view is rather beautiful. Yosemite National Park is one of those places that has beauty to offer visitors year round. But, one of the benefits of visiting the park in the winter is it being less populated…because well yeah it’s slightly freezing and the snow can make for difficult driving conditions. But that snow also makes for a magical fairytale setting where you can’t help but feel like you’re in a…

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Limestone Canyon | The Grand Canyon of Orange County | The Sinks

Limestone Canyon | The Grand Canyon of Orange County | The Sinks

Hitting the trails at Limestone Canyon on access day. The Grand Canyon of Orange County Confession: When I’m back home it can be hard for me to get motivated to do new things. I don’t know why this is, I’m so good at adventuring when I’m out of my element. Maybe it’s cause I absolutely love the home I have built for my tiny family, or cause my bed is extra comfy, or maybe it’s the simple fact that I…

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Cape Perpetua | Siuslaw National Forest | Cook’s Chasm | Thor’s Well | Spouting Horn | Devil’s Churn

Cape Perpetua | Siuslaw National Forest | Cook’s Chasm | Thor’s Well | Spouting Horn | Devil’s Churn

Cape Perpetua, in the Siuslaw National Forest was one of the most recommended spots, when I told people I was doing a coastal Oregon roadtrip. Here viewers have the pleasure of literally seeing nature at its best. You’re able to see multiple natural wonders in short walking distance. Including Cook’s Chasm, Spouting Horn, Devil’s Churn, and Thor’s Well. With names like that you know $h!+ is gonna be cray!!! You get a slight uneasy feeling in your gut when you’re…

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Heceta Head Lighthouse | Tour Heceta Head Lighthouse | Oregon Coast Road Trip

Heceta Head Lighthouse | Tour Heceta Head Lighthouse | Oregon Coast Road Trip

I have been so impressed with the state park system here in Oregon. Everything is so easy to understand, so clean, and so beautiful. It’s an outstanding park system offering amazing experiences. The Heceta Head Lighthouse exceeded my expectations. I was not expecting to have park employees at the lighthouse ready to answer any question and take guests on guided tours. I also wasn’t expecting such an interactive tour and visit. We spent hours exploring the lighthouse and the grounds around it….

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Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area | Oregon Sand Dunes | John Dellenback Dunes Trail

Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area | Oregon Sand Dunes | John Dellenback Dunes Trail

And all of a sudden I was in a desert…in Oregon?!? Approximately 40 miles of dunes to be exact. The largest coastal sand dunes in North America. We decided to do the John Dellenback Dunes trail, which is a pretty easy one-mile loop trail. When you reach the dunes you can run out and explore… then pick back up on the loop when your done making dunes angels! The hardest part of this hike is how much time you want…

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