Off the Beaten Path: Mistaya Canyon – Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada

Some may say that this gem of a place isn't really off the beaten path because it is just off of one of the most famous highways in North America, the Icefield Parkway, in the northern portion of Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada. You could easily lose your "self" while staring into the rushing... Continue Reading →

A Tropical, Luscious Hike to Manoa Falls on the Island of O’ahu, Hawaii

The Manoa Falls trail on the Hawaiian island of O'ahu is a 1.6-mile hiking trail through lush, tropical rainforest. At the end of the trail is Manoa Falls, a 150 ft. waterfall that drops off of a steep, flat cliff face into a small natural pool surrounded by rocks and boulders. The hike is exquisite.... Continue Reading →

Hiking Downwards into Heaven at Utah’s Bryce Canyon National Park

There are so many natural wonders that exist here on earth. Many of them are often described as heavenly. I guess that's because the feeling that we experience is so unique and elevated that we feel like it is something beyond our earthly existence. Something that we imagine we might feel after we have left this... Continue Reading →

Exploration and Camping at State, Provincial, County and Regional Parks

There really is a lot to be discovered in the not-so-popular and lesser-known parks and campgrounds. The National Parks are wonderful, but there are also other interesting parks to discover on your road adventures that will nurture your soul. When you're seeking out campgrounds to stay in don't forget about the hundreds of State, Provincial,... Continue Reading →

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