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Review of Sheraton Coconut Beach Resort in Beautiful Kapaa Kauai

We’ve stayed at several resorts around Kauai, but our kids’ favorite has been without question the Sheraton Coconut Beach Resort in Kapaa. This beachfront hotel is in an ideal location for exploring Kauai, the rooms are spacious with balconies and there is a lot to do on property. We’ll dig into what makes the Sheraton Coconut Beach Resort different from other Kauai hotel options and if we’d return…

Since we do get to spend a lot of time on Kauai, we have all the information about the Sherat...

Biscuit Basin, Yellowstone: The Most Colorful Springs (and A Great Hike!)

Following several incredible trips around Yellowstone National Park we’ve seen that it’s actually really important to understand what’s at each of the geyser basins. This guide is all about the Biscuit Basin, a lesser known and pretty awesome geyser area very near Old Faithful. We’re sharing what geysers are at Biscuit Basin, photography tips, and how to add it to your time in Yellowstone National Park.

UPDATE: on July 23, 2024 there was a major geothermal eruption at Biscuit Basin. The Blac...

Staying at the Seward Windsong Lodge on the Beautiful Kenai Peninsula of Alaska

For all the times I drove past it I had never stayed at the Seward Windsong Lodge on the Kenai Peninsula until visiting with my family. During our three weeks of exploring Alaska our time in Seward was spent staying here at the Windsong. It was a great homebase for us as we experienced all that Kenai Fjords National Park has to offer.

With accommodations in Alaska running the gamut from lacking to luxury, the Seward Windsong Lodge was just the right balance for us. We’ve got all the details ...

Amazing Photography and Wildlife Watching in Kenai Fjords National Park

I may be addicted to watching wildlife, and there’s nothing wrong with that. I love getting to see creatures in their natural habitat and safely observe them, photographing their movements and unique characteristics. There is so much wildlife in Kenai Fjords National Park that it warrants its own guide and tips for photography in the park.

Since I’ve been to the park at least 20 times (probably 30+ in reality) I’ve got some great tips for enjoying the wildlife in Kenai Fjords National Park. ...

Everything You Need to Know about Kenai Fjords National Park in Alaska

I’ve been to Kenai Fjords National Park no fewer than 20 times. It’s in my top five favorite National Parks close behind Hawaii Volcanoes NP, Yellowstone, Glacier NP and Dry Tortugas National Park. Kenai Fjords is wonderfully unique in that much of it is only accessible / viewable from the water, which makes experiencing the park an adventure.

With so many visits, including exploring Kenai Fjords National Park (KFNP) with our kids, we’ve got lots of information and tips for making your time ...

UnCruise Wilderness Legacy: Awesome Kids in Nature Family Alaska Cruise

You know we love doing small ship cruises with UnCruise Adventures, and we have another one to share about. The Wilderness Legacy Kids in Nature itinerary out of Juneau, Alaska is a very unique and awesome way to experience Southeast Alaska. Having lived and worked in Alaska, my own experience in the state was always either on the Kenai Peninsula or in the interior. Getting to do a small ship sailing through the Inside Passage of Southeast Alaska was fully brand new to me and such a joy to shar...

Guide to the Eastern Side of Glacier National Park: How to Enjoy the Most AWESOME Side

We’ve been fortunate to get to take the kids to Glacier National Park many times in several seasons. Due to forest fires and weather, we’ve visited when most of the Park was closed and we’ve been when everything is open. Either way, we always have a great time on the eastern side of Glacier National Park in particular. Whether there’s something preventing you from accessing Logan Pass or Polebridge, or if you’re just planning to be based on the east side of Glacier NP, we’ve got lots of suggest...

Staying at the Prince of Wales Hotel in Beautiful Waterton National Park, Alberta

Staying at the Prince of Wales Hotel in Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta is about as close to staying in a castle as you can get in North America. Sure, there is the Banff Springs Hotel to the north and the Chateau Frontenac in Quebec, but as far as a medieval/Nordic castle goes, the Prince of Wales Hotel is the best option. Built in 1927 this wooden, icing covered castle is wonderfully unique and met all of our expectations for staying in this antique gem. We’ve got the full scoop on what...

Glacier Park Lodge – a Yesteryear National Park Lodge Not to Miss

I can remember my first time visiting the Glacier Park Lodge is East Glacier, Montana. I thought it was one of the coolest buildings I’d ever been in and exactly what I would build if I were making a fancy hotel in the Rockies. That was 30 years ago and now I’ve gotten to stay at the Glacier Park Lodge with the kids and have all the details of what it’s like. Most of our stay was great, but there are some things to know before planning your own visit. Whether this is your home base for a week i...

Glacier Guides Montana Raft – a Beautiful Adventure Vacation in Montana

We’ve been to Glacier National Park many times and always love it. For this trip, we took a different approach and actually did our Glacier Country vacation all through Glacier Guides Montana Raft and it was awesome! From our hotel to our activities and recreation rentals, all of it was centrally booked, organized and executed. This is the most relaxing way to set up an adventure vacation!

As you’re planning your trip to Glacier Country, I highly recommend an approach like this. Working with...