Havalina House Near Joshua Tree National Park | Mojave Desert Retreat | Pet Friendly Desert Homestead

Havalina House Near Joshua Tree National Park | Mojave Desert Retreat | Pet Friendly Desert Homestead

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If you’re venturing out to Joshua Tree National Park you may be bombarded with a ton of housing options on your getaway. You can camp, you can glamp, you can stay in a hotel, you can rent some bizzaro tepee tents, or you can rent a house. Since I like to bring little Lemon with me and it gets rather hot out in the desert, I usually opt out of the camping option. And I’m a sucker for unique cool…

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Jacq and Lemon in Carrizo Plains
Top 3 Places to Spot Wildflowers in Carrizo Plain National Monument | Carrizo Plain Wildflowers

Top 3 Places to Spot Wildflowers in Carrizo Plain National Monument | Carrizo Plain Wildflowers

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Visiting Carrizo Plain National Monument Carrizo Plain National Monument is located in San Luis Obispo County and features over 200,000 acres of public land for visitors to enjoy exploring year-round. The national monument is very remote and provides you that peace and quiet you just can’t seem to get in surrounding cities. It is a place to become one with nature and it’s considered one of Southern California’s best kept secrets. Well…till now of course! 2017 Superbloom The 204,107 acres of…

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Top 5 Things To See In Joshua Tree National Park | Don’t Miss In Joshua Tree National Park | First Time In Joshua Tree National Park 

Top 5 Things To See In Joshua Tree National Park | Don’t Miss In Joshua Tree National Park | First Time In Joshua Tree National Park 

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Is it your first time visiting Joshua Tree National Park? Would you like to know the best things to see and the most popular attractions in the park? If you only have a day or maybe you’re lucky enough to have a whole weekend you’re going to want to make sure you get the most out of your time here. So I went ahead and put together my Top 5 Things To See In Joshua Tree National Park. This way you…

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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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Lanikai Pillboxes Hike | Hiking the Lanikai Pillboxes | Kaiwa Ridge Hike

Lanikai Pillboxes Hike | Hiking the Lanikai Pillboxes | Kaiwa Ridge Hike

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Explore the Lanikai Pillboxes! The Lanikai Pillbox hike is a great way to start your day on the Windward side of Oahu. A lot of people hike this to view the sunrise. However, me and my girl gang are on island time so we opted for a late morning hike! The hike is very clearly marked across from Mid Pacific Country Club with a sign that says The Pillbox. This hike can also be referred to as Kaiwa Ridge Trail….

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Makapuu Lighthouse | Makapu’u Point Lighthouse Trail | Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline | Makapu’u Tide Pools

Makapuu Lighthouse | Makapu’u Point Lighthouse Trail | Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline | Makapu’u Tide Pools

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Makapu’u Point Lighthouse Trail Always amazing to fall asleep on a plane and wake up in my former home state of Hawaii. My heart has always been split between my home in Ohio and my home in Hawaii. It’s a treat to arrive on Oahu to visit friends and family. Every time I arrive I quickly realize I don’t have near enough time to go to my fav spots, eat the best grinds, and see my old friends. My time…

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