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Location: Kilauea
If you’re planning a trip to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island of Hawai'i, witnessing the Hawai‘i volcano Kīlauea eruption is an unforgettable experience. Kīlauea is one of the world’s most active volcanoes, offering visitors a rare opportunity to see this event sacred to Native ... Read More
Location: Seattle, Washington
things to do on a sunny summer seattle day Storytime Before I moved to Seattle, I had only visited here in the summer. If you've never been, summers in Seattle are amazing - bluebird skies, warm-but-not-hot temperatures, epically long days full of sunshine, plus two mountain ranges, an ocean ... Read More
Location: Oregon Caves, Oregon
Growing up in the Midwest, we had very distinct seasons: Spring began mid-March and wrapped up by Memorial Day. Dry summer days lasted until we went back to school. Fall lasted from early September through Halloween, and winter began with cool crisp days in early November until the cycle would start ... Read More
Salem, Oregon may be known only as the capital of Oregon - that is certainly what I thought when I left Seattle for my epic two-week roadtrip on a Friday afternoon in early May. I had plans to see friends but was not sure what else to do once I reached Salem. Heading off on my trip My work ... Read More
