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- Guide to Cape Town, South Africa April 3, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Hermanus to Cape Town March 28, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Mossel Bay to Cape Agulhas March 27, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Knysna to Wilderness March 26, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Nature’s Valley to Plettenberg Bay March 25, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Storms River Mouth March 24, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route Road Trip, South Africa March 23, 2020
- Guide to Addo Elephant National Park Safari, South Africa March 19, 2020
- Guide to the Panorama Route, South Africa December 3, 2019
- Guide to Safari in Kruger National Park, South Africa November 20, 2019
- 4 Places to Play Pinball in San Diego July 25, 2019
- 6 Incredible Mountain Hikes Under 1 Hour From San Diego July 21, 2019
- Guide to Cabrillo National Monument, San Deigo July 17, 2019
- Find Four Pedestrian Bridges Hidden In San Diego June 30, 2019
- Barrio Logan, San Diego: Chicano Park & Las Cuatro Milpas June 26, 2019
- Binge on the Best Burritos in San Diego June 24, 2019
- Take a Taco Tour in San Diego June 19, 2019
- Tour the Kombucha Breweries of San Diego June 16, 2019
- Tour the San Diego Farmers Markets June 12, 2019
- San Diego’s 5 Peak Challenge Mission Trails Regional Park June 9, 2019
- Number One Attraction in San Diego, CA: Balboa Park June 5, 2019
- Your Guide to Exploring San Diego, California June 2, 2019
- Experience Meow Wolf in Santa Fe, New Mexico May 29, 2019
- Walk the Haiku Path at Santa Fe Community College May 26, 2019
- Drink the Elixir at Kakawa Chocolate House in Santa Fe, NM May 22, 2019
- Hike the Tree Spring Trail in Sandia Mountains, NM May 18, 2019
- Tinkertown Museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico May 15, 2019
- World’s Largest Rattlesnake in Albuquerque, New Mexico May 12, 2019
- Museums of University of New Mexico in Albuquerque May 5, 2019
- Exploring Petroglyph National Monument Albuquerque, NM May 1, 2019
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A few hours in Columbia, South Carolina
If you have just a few hours to explore South Carolina’s capital city of Columbia, hit the streets! Here are four fun things to do: Check out the Tunnel Vision Mural [1550 Marion St., Columbia, SC] Keep your eyes peeled for birds of … Continue reading
Posted in Columbia
Tagged bird of prey, birding, butterfly, capital, capitol, columbia sc, finlay park, flowers, fountain, hike, lake, mural, paddle, Sesquicentennial, Sesquicentennial State Park, snake, south carolina, street art, tunnel vision, waterfall
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Congaree National Park, South Carolina
On our trip down to Charleston and Savannah we were tantalizingly close to a National Park, so we decided to amp up the crazy and stay in three separate locations during our seven day journey. No sweat, the road’s my … Continue reading
Posted in Columbia
Tagged bald cypress, birding, butterfly, capital, columbia, congaree, congaree national park, congaree swamp, floodplain, flora, hopkins, loblolly pine, national park, nps, reptile, south carolina, swamp, wildlife
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Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory & Gardens
Butterflies are one of the most enchanting, yet fleeting creatures on earth. I can’t help my excitement when I see one in nature, but every time I try to get a closer look they fly away. A visit to Magic … Continue reading
Posted in Berkshires
Tagged amphibean, butterfly, butterfly garden, day trip, deerfield, Fun, garden, insect, koi, magic wings, magic wings butterfly conservatory, magic wings butterfly conservatory & gardens, massachusetts, poison dart frog, poisonous, postman butterfly, reptile, travel
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A few hours in Death Valley National Park
My most recent trip out west had a focus on National Parks. I flew into Las Vegas as a base to travel around Utah and head into Arizona. I spent two days and one night located in the Vegas area, … Continue reading
Posted in California
Tagged badlands, badwater, badwater basin, butterfly, california, canyon, daytrip, death valley, death valley national park, devils golf course, flash flood, flood, furnace creek, golden canyon, gower gulch, hike, las vegas, loop, national park, nature, ridge trail, roadtrip, rock, rock formation, salt, sea level, trail, trailhead, travel, views, vista, zabraskie point
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Manchester VT Hike: Lye Brook Falls
The drive on Route 7 from Albany to Vermont is so peaceful, and if you’re heading to Lye Brook Falls [The intersection of Glen Rd. and Lye Brook Access Road in Manchester Vermont, continue on Lye Brook Access Road until … Continue reading
Posted in Vermont
Tagged 7E, birding, butterfly, hike, lye brook, lye brook falls, manchester, mushroom, nature, route 7, trail, vermont, waterfall
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Copenhagen Parks: Frederiksberg Palace and Garden
You know you’re in a special park when great blue herons are more prevalent than pigeons. Frederiksberg Palace and Garden [Frederiksberg Alle 65, Copenhagen 1820, Denmark] has so many elements that make it sensational. For me it’s the natural aspect … Continue reading
Posted in Denmark
Tagged bird watching, birding, butterfly, childrens playground, copenhagen, denmark, dragon, elephants, flamingos, Frederiksberg, Frederiksberg Garden, Frederiksberg Palace, Frederiksberg Palace and Garden, Frederiksberg Park, free, Fun, garden, great blue heron, heron, hygge, kids park, Palace, park, snake, stroll, zoo
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New Paltz Hike: Stony Kill Falls
A super short hike to an off the beaten path 90 foot waterfall? Add this to your itinerary for a day trip in New Paltz. Stony Kill Falls is way less publicized than it could be, and that is great … Continue reading
Posted in New Paltz
Tagged 90 ft waterfall, butterfly, forest, Fun, heilicopter, heilicopter pad, hidden gem, hike, minnewaska state park, nature, new paltz, secret, shawnagunks, stony kill falls, swim, swimming hole, tiger swallowtail, trail, waterfall, Wawarsing, woods
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New Paltz Hikes: Shawnagunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge
If you’re looking for a more mellow hike down in New Paltz, the Shawnagunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge (phew that was a mouthful!), is your perfect spot [807 Hoagerburgh Rd, Wallkill, NY 12589]! This quiet, flat, low key, meadow is … Continue reading
Schenectady Hikes: Plotter Kill Preserve
If you are chasing waterfalls, Plotter Kill Preserve in Schenectady should be placed at the top of your list [Take 890 to Campbell Rd/2a. Turn right on Putnam Rd. Go 1.7 miles to State Route 159/Mariaville Rd. Turn right onto … Continue reading
Posted in Schenectady County
Tagged art, bird watching, birding, butterfly, fossil, hike, nature, nature preserve, plotter kill, plotter kill preserve, preserve, roam, rotterdam, schenectady, tick, trail, wander, waterfall
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Best of Oahu Hikes: Lanikai Pillbox Trail
Top Picks: Lanikai Pillbox Trail (Military Remnants, Ridge Trail, Windward) Definitely one of the cooler hikes I have taken and my first ridge trail, I would highly recommend checking this spot out. It is relatively easy and short (less than … Continue reading
Posted in Hawaii, Oahu
Tagged abandoned, best of, bunker, butterfly, hawaii, hike, history, lanikai, lanikai pillbox trail, military, mountain, mountain view, nature, oahu, ocean, ocean view, panoramic, pillbox, ridge trail, top picks, trail, urban exploration, vista, windward, ww2, wwII
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