Tag: hiking
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Visiting Waimea Valley-Without Swimming in the Waterfall-Oahu-Hawaii
The sun sparkles between openings in the dense trees. The sky is a vibrant blue. Small cloud puffs float lazily across the sky. The vibrant green, Waimea Valley, rises up on all sides. We set out on the main path. Our first goal, visit Waimea Valley’s most touristic feature, the waterfall. Reading reviews pre-trip, I…
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Hiking Diamond Head in Hawaii
It’s the reward for hiking Diamond Head State Monument. An awe-inspiring view. The blue water stretches to infinity. A woman lines a group of tween boys against the railing. She works to catch her breath as she exclaims, “Wow, what a hike! Are you guys tired?” One of the boy’s eyes sparkling with wonder, replies,…
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Visiting Valley Forge National Historical Park-Pennsylvania
I breathe in the scent of the freshly printed page. Ink, just off of the copier, used to have a smell. Our teacher’s footsteps tap on the cheap linoleum, as she walks up and down the aisles of desks. Eagar hands grab for the coveted blank permission slips. Our class is taking a field-trip, to…
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Hiking to the M*A*S*H TV Set-Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
We’re exhausted. The pre-dawn flight from the East to West Coast, is catching up with us, but we are determined to go hiking, to the M*A*S*H TV Set. Not always jetsetters, once upon a time, we are newly married, fresh out of college kids, intent, above all else, to pay off debt. This means, for…
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Visiting Channel Islands National Park-California
“That was a great day!” Announces the tousled haired young man. He claims a chair on the boat, preparing to leave Channel Islands National Park. “It was a hellah great day!” Agrees the young man in the backwards hat. The group settle into the row behind us. They take turns visiting the downstairs snack counter,…
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Things To Do in Cocoa Beach-Florida
Adjacent to one of the busiest pleasure cruise ports in the United States, Cocoa Beach is a popular,Florida City. Aside from a Spring Break Destination, most people enjoy the activities in Cocoa Beach, preor post cruise. But what are the things to do in Cocoa Beach? Cocoa Beach PierDuring our visit, the Coca Beach Pier…
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Visiting Florida Keys-State Parks
While some areas of the Florida Keys, feel commercial and crowded, there are lovely pockets of nature to explore at the Florida Keys-State Parks. Being a shorter trip, we are only able to adventure in two of the Florida Keys-State Parks, but I look forward to a return to visit more. John Pennecamp Coral Reef…
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Things to Do in Homestead-Florida
I did not know much about Homestead-Florida, as I researched our Everglades National Park trip. Unknown to me, was how many activities existed in this city, located between Miami and The Florida Keys. Many people just drive through, but it is worth a stop for exploration. The Coral Castle This popular, quirky, Homestead-Florida, tourist site,…
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Everglades National Park-Coe and Flamingo
Despite all of the spectacular nature, it is my favorite moment of the day, at Everglades National Park. “Are there any questions?” Park Ranger Ashley asks. A young girl, in a pink hat, raises her hand. “How do I become a Park Ranger? I really want to be a Park Ranger someday.” Park Ranger Ashley’s…