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See Where Kamehameha Became King

See Where Kamehameha Became King

See where a Hawaiian man became king. That’s just one of the things that you can do at Pu’ukohola Heiau National Historic Site. The Hawaii historic site is located on the Big Island of Hawaii. It was here that Kamehameha, united the Big Island and 

Explore the Captivating Shark Reef in Las Vegas

Explore the Captivating Shark Reef in Las Vegas

Las Vegas may not be everyone’s go-to for family adventures. The city is famous for catering to adults. However, Las Vegas in recent years has worked to create a more family friendly vibe. One of these family friendly attractions is Mandalay Bay’s Shark Reef. Read 

Escape the Crowds at Oahu Hidden Gems

Escape the Crowds at Oahu Hidden Gems

Oahu is a favorite tourist destination. But, many of Oahu’s activities have large crowds. You find people everywhere at Pearl Harbor, the Dole Plantation, and Waikiki Beach. If you are interested in escaping the crowds, try these Oahu hidden gems. What are Oahu’s Hidden Gems? 

Dia de Los Muertos in Cozumel, Mexico

Dia de Los Muertos in Cozumel, Mexico

Dia de Los Muertos is a sacred tradition among the Mexican people. The day of the dead celebration is a time for the living to pay homage to their dead ancestors. But did you know that you can experience Dia de Los Muertos any day 

What to See at Kauai’s Fern Grotto

What to See at Kauai’s Fern Grotto

Kauai is Hawaii’s Garden Isle. When you take the Fern Grotto tour, you will understand why the island gets that name. The Fern Grotto highlights the lush landscape that has made Kauai a destination location, What is the Fern Grotto? The Fern Grotto is a 

Explore Jamaica’s Green Grotto Caves

Explore Jamaica’s Green Grotto Caves

Want to explore something different while in Jamaica? Sure, there are beaches, rivers, and falls. And there are caves. Our family explored Jamaica’s Green Grotto Cave instead of spending a day at the beach during our stop to Falmouth on a recent Royal Caribbean Cruise. 

Can You Hike Diamond Head Summit?

Can You Hike Diamond Head Summit?

Honolulu is a major traveler’s destination spot. And it’s no wonder why. The island of Oahu has stunning views, gorgeous beaches, and many adventures both on land and in sea. Perhaps the most iconic landmark on Oahu is Diamond Head, the dormant volcanic mountain clearly 

Discover Denver’s Oldest Home at Four Mile Historic Park

Discover Denver’s Oldest Home at Four Mile Historic Park

In the heart of Downtown Denver, surrounded by apartment complexes, strip malls, and office buildings, you find a quiet, 12-acre park where 19th Century history comes to life. The Four Mile Historic Park takes you back in time to a simpler time. Here, you can 

Listen to the Voices of the Past at Manitou Cliff Dwellings

Listen to the Voices of the Past at Manitou Cliff Dwellings

Our family enjoys visiting the ancient cliff dwellings of the the desert Southwest. We visited Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado. And, we’ve toured Bandelier National Monument in New Mexico. I can see us visiting all of the cliff dwellings and residences of the Ancestral 

How to Spend One Day in Rocky Mountain National Park’s Wild Basin Trail and Lily Lake

How to Spend One Day in Rocky Mountain National Park’s Wild Basin Trail and Lily Lake

Rocky Mountain National Park is expansive. There is no way you can see and do it all in one day. Our family has visited the park several times, and we developed a strategy to visit certain parts of the park each time. We created a