When you think of spending Christmas time in the Great Smoky Mountains, what’s the first thing you think of? No, not winding, icy roads (but that is something to be on the lookout for). If you’re like us, you’re thinking of ways to spend quality time...
As one of the largest national parks in the United States, Death Valley National Park is full of sights and activities—some that you can’t find anywhere else. At first glance, the area around Death Valley can appear to be an inhospitable place, but as you explore,...
Getting out and exploring our incredible National Parks is something we love to do any time of the year. However, some parks are best visited during certain times of the year. Case in point, Death Valley National Park. This is one of the hottest places in the world,...
Stargazing in Acadia National Park offers a truly breathtaking experience, especially for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the wonders of the night sky. As one of the premier locations for stargazing on the East Coast, Acadia’s...
In South Kona on the Big Island, there is a very special place named Pu‘uhonua o Honaunau, also called Place of Refuge. (This is a good opportunity to work on Hawaiian pronunciations—POO-OO-HO-NEW-AH O HO-NOW-NOW.) Though it can be difficult to pronounce, it is is a...
