Molokai Leper Colony Tour: Adventure, History, and a Mule Ride
Even though the story is tragic, a Molokai leper colony tour is one of the best things to do on the island. Embarking on this…
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Hiking in Yoho Park
Calgary was surprisingly flat and barren. As we drove away from the airport, it felt like a modern Ulaanbaatar – the steppe – with no…
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A Presidential Park
The 2012 presidential race is on here in the US like it or not. Yesterday, I even went and filled out my absentee ballot form…
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An Itinerary for the Big Island of Hawaii
For me, travel is about experiences and connecting with people. When I make a connection with people in a destination, it will turn into one…
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Chain of Craters Road: How to Enjoy this Barren Landscape
The radio plays old Van Morrison tunes as I sing along in the car with my eyes peeled on the Chain of Craters Road, wondering…
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Beware of These National Park Dangers
I heard a rustle in the bushes and immediately tensed up; what if it was coming after me and would attack without reason? I imagined…
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Death Valley
In today’s society the idea of undying loyalty to an employer is quickly changing. I think I notice this most in the generation behind me,…
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Custer State Park South Dakota
Photo: Buffalo lounging in the prairie grass The signs were everywhere on our way to Custer State Park South Dakota. In Pierre, along the interstate,…
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South Dakota Family Vacation
Que the song “Holiday Road”, load up the family truckster, and head to Wally World. I recently watched National Lampoon’s Vacation again. It had been…
