Healthy Holiday Recipes: Enjoy Delicious Meals & Treats!
I don't know about you, but every holiday season I'm exposed to an overload of tempting foods, snacks, and sweets. Throughout the year, you might be faced with several special events and holidays that put pressure on you to make unhealthy eating choices.
Read full storyExplore Dry Tortugas: A Day of Adventure
Living in paradise can be sometimes be difficult. What I mean is it can be difficult to choose what type of adventure to do in the beautiful state of Florida. Many times I ask myself is it going to be a beach day or a nature hiking day. So I set out to find a different kind of adventure.
Read full storyExplore Anna Maria Island: A Travel Guide
Anna Maria Island is an extra special place in the beautiful state of Florida. It's another one of Florida’s hidden gems. The locals refer to it as AMI and it is a place to get away from it all.
Read full storyShell Hunting at Fort DeSoto
Exploring around Florida is an adventure that any outdoor lover would appreciate. Which is why I'm taking you on a shelling expedition to Fort De Soto. Fort De Soto Beach and Park is known to many as “America’s best beach for families,” and it is certainly one recreational area that will not disappoint!
Read full storyClimbing Half Dome in Yosemite: A Life-Changing Journey
Yosemite National Park is one of the most special places on earth. It can touch your soul and leave you breathless at the same time. After experiencing a life changing event, and years of health issues, I needed an uplifting challenge.
Read full storyExploring Florida in Fall: Nature Trails & Beyond!
There is definitely so much more to the beautiful state of Florida than just theme parks and resorts. You may know Florida for its thrilling amusement parks, luxurious resorts, and amazing pinkish sunsets. But these are not the only things to get excited about when visiting the sunshine state.
Read full storyBears & Trails: Amazing Things To See in Glacier National Park
Adventures such as hiking in Glacier National Park can be an exhilarating experience. This big sky mountain park consists of more than 730 miles of hiking trails. There is a variety of trails that consist of short and long with different levels of difficulty.
Read full storyA Hiker's Guide to Joshua Tree National Park
Exploring national parks is an amazing experience. From hiking and scrambling across boulders to climbing granite mountains. One of the highest peaks in the beautiful Joshua Tree National Park is Ryan Mountain. It’s vast diversity of foliage and desert shrubs align this moderately challenging hiking trail on Ryan Mountain.
Read full storyWhat To See At The Spectacular Cabrillo Park
Hiking through trails and places of history can be tremendously fullfilling. One of these type places can be found at Cabrillo National Monument. This national monument is one of a kind in the San Diego area.
Read full storyMystical Hikes in California: Fall Trail Adventures
As we enter into the Fall season, the weather and scenery creates amazing experiences for outdoor activities. The outdoors can be different and colorful in different parts of the country. But the one place that is extra special and has perfect conditions for hiking adventures, is California.
Read full storyPros & Cons of Central Gulf Coast Living
White sun kissed beaches, palm trees galore, and pink golden sunsets make the perfect ending to a spectacular day anywhere in Florida. The sunshine state might be considered the superior tropical paradise. One of the many gems of Florida can be found in the areas of Bradenton and Sarasota. However, the changes in the communities as of late, are having a negative impact on quality of life.
Read full story"Chimney Rock State Park: NC's Best-Kept Secret"
North Carolina is probably one of those states that is under the radar. And one that should be moved to the top as you will learn here. A visit to this state can make an impression on you. And it may change the perception of what you thought it was. One particular area in the beautiful state of North Carolina that is a must see place is Chimney Rock State Park. The inspiration for this visit is coming from the movie “Last of the Mohicans.” Enjoy this scramble through the beautiful Chimney Rock State Park in North Carolina.
Read full storyExplore the most stunning beaches in Oahu, Hawaii: here's what you need to know
Hawaii might be considered the capital of paradise! Yes, according to world opinions, the perception of the Hawaiian Islands is ‘paradise.’ And one of the reasons this romance with Hawaii is such, is because of its beaches. So, after numerous times on the island visiting family, etc. I compare these 5 stunning beaches in Oahu, Hawaii.
Read full storyExploring the Wild with Lost Angel Unleashed: A Book Review
Lost Angel Unleashed; Stories from the Heart. Please enjoy my review of this adventure filled book. Travel writer, Linda Ballou conveys a more personal perspective to the Lost Angel Adventure trilogy with Lost Angel Unleashed. The third installment takes you deeper into some of her extraordinary excursions into the wild. Ballou also talks about how her early push into the unknown as a very young teenager. Being sent off to live with someone she barely knew, thousands of miles away from home.
Read full storyLive Healthy and Thrive: Crunch Gym Expands Access
One of the most inconvenient things about living in a continuing sprawling area is the growing pains. Experiencing constant change and overcrowded businesses can be frustrating. Especially if you are a person who needs access to a fitness gym to stay active and healthy. Actually about nine years ago, only a couple fitness facilities were located nearby my community. One of them has since closed. Thankfully, a Crunch Gym is located nearby, and inspiring fitness to the entire community. Unfortunately, it has outgrown its square footage as the membership continues to thrive.
Read full storyA Journey to Hawaii's Stairway to Heaven The Forbidden Trail
Hiking to Haiku Stairs a.k.a. Stairway to Heaven is no easy task. The trail is actually closed and illegal to hike. However, there is a back route to reach the stairs via Moanalua Valley Middle Ridge trail which is long, challenging, and more dangerous.This hiking adventure has been on our bucket list for a while now ever since we saw the stairs while driving on the interstate H-3. You can see the Haiku Stairs from this freeway. It's a challenge and visual intimidation that's off the charts. So, here we go on this unique and beautiful journey.
Read full storyWhy the attraction of Hawaiian culture is so magical
Hawaii might considered to be the definition of a tropical paradise. Together with its blissful plush landscapes and blue skies to the surfing headquarters and golden sunsets; the islands of Hawaii will lure you in. As a result of exploding volcanic and lava activity over millions of years, the lava land was formed.
Read full storyExperience luxury & wonder in Palm Springs: a weekend getaway guide
When you hear the words ‘Desert Oasis,’ what comes to mind? The first thing that comes to my mind is Palm Springs. The quaint, quiet little desert town nestled in the middle of the Sonoran desert. It makes for the perfect Palm Springs weekend getaway for me!
Read full storyA holiday traditional recipe: Apple Cranberry Casserole that you will love
If you love the holiday season as much as I do, then you are in for a treat! This holiday sweet side dish recipe may not only be good for your heart, but it’s yummy to your taste buds! We are rapidly approaching that wonderful time of year that brings family and friends together. This means the delicious smell of apple, cinnamon and pumpkin filling the air in the house and warming the heart! I don’t know about you, but I just love the scent of cinnamon, pumpkin, and apples! This is why I wanted to share this perfect seasonal recipe: Apple Cranberry Casserole. This apple cranberry treat will have your family grinning from ear to ear.
Read full storyThese local 5 parks are full of adventure & splendor, perfect to explore this fall weekend in Florida
The weather temperatures are down and the activities are going up! Autumn season in the sunshine state is truly a wonderful time of year. It’s a time when you can work in the yard, do more walking, and go exploring in the local area nature parks. The month of October is not only for Halloween pumpkins and candy; but is a great opportunity to delve into our natural Florida environment.
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