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Month: April 2017

Barker Dam Joshua Tree | Barker Dam Nature Trail | Explore Joshua Tree Barker Dam

Barker Dam Joshua Tree | Barker Dam Nature Trail | Explore Joshua Tree Barker Dam

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The Barker Dam Nature Trail in Joshua Tree National Park is a 1.1 mile loop where you can enjoy the vast landscape of Joshua Tree as well as learn about the history of the area. Barker Dam History Barker Dam was built around 1900 by early cattle ranchers in the area. They used the dam to hold water for their cattle. Along with having the water for mining usage. Today, if it does happen to rain, the dam will fill up with…

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Bedford Peak | Hiking Cleveland National Forest | Hiking Trails Silverado California

Bedford Peak | Hiking Cleveland National Forest | Hiking Trails Silverado California

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Bedford Peak was not a hiking spot I was really aware of till I hiked it today. It seems it’s an unknown hidden gem of a hike in Orange County, California. One where you kinda forget your in Southern California…well till you spot Mt. Baldy in the distance (that mountain haunts me I swear?). We were told the hike would be roughly 7 miles, but we did get off track a bit and ended up hiking about 9 mile. Which the Tiny…

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Mokulua Islands | Kayaking to The Moks | The Twin Islands Oahu

Mokulua Islands | Kayaking to The Moks | The Twin Islands Oahu

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Mokulua Islands, the Twin Islands, or as most locals refer to as… The Mokes! There they are! And I’m swimming to them. Haha! Just kidding, the most popular way to get the the Mokes is usually by kayak. The small islands are about a mile from Kailua and Lanikai.  You can rent kayaks in Kailua to get to the island. Only certain shops have permits for their kayaks to end up at the Mokes. I recommend Kailua Sailboards and Kayaks. No…

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Kualoa Ranch Tours | Horseback riding at Kualoa Ranch | Visiting Kualoa Ranch

Kualoa Ranch Tours | Horseback riding at Kualoa Ranch | Visiting Kualoa Ranch

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Who can resist spending the day with horses on the “backlot” of Oahu! Not me! If you like horses and shows like Lost and Hawaii Five-0 or movies like 50 First Dates, Jurassic Park and Mike and Dave Need Prom Dates then this is your spot. Known as Hawaii’s Hollywood! Kualoa Ranch  Located on the island of Oahu, Kualoa Ranch is a hidden paradise. It covers 4,000 acres and serves as a privately owned natural reserve and cattle ranch. Offering…

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Best Shave Ice In Hawaii | Island Snow | Waiola Shave Ice | Scandinavian Shave Ice

Best Shave Ice In Hawaii | Island Snow | Waiola Shave Ice | Scandinavian Shave Ice

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A trip to Hawaii wouldn’t be complete without some shave ice now would it. Sharing with you some of my favorite spots for the best shave ice in Hawaii! Enjoy… 1. Island Snow With two locations and the Obama’s titled as Island Snow “regulars”, it’s a definite stop on the shave ice adventure. Island Snow is the sleek modern update to the old school ice shave shops. They combine their love for shave ice with a retail store featuring all local…

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