Matthiessen Lake, Matthiessen State Park

Adventure at Matthiessen State Park

This post was most recently updated on August 17th, 2018.   Whenever we are craving some adventure, we hop into the car and head to Matthiessen State Park.  Sometimes the whole family goes, and sometimes we go when Mom is at work, and we guys are feeling the need to get out of the house, and do some exploring.  Charlie, our […]

Lincoln Homestead, prior to his life in politics.

Glorious US State Parks, Beautiful Budget Travel

This post was most recently updated on October 9th, 2018.   The National Parks of the United States are well known around the globe, but what is not as commonly known is that the country also boasts an amazing network of US State Parks.  An astonishing number of state parks are filled with small natural wonders, are well maintained, and visiting […]

,Kauai, Hawaii, Napali Coast boat tour view.

NaPali Coast Boat Tour

This post was most recently updated on September 30th, 2018.   NaPali Coast State Wilderness Park Like every other US state, Hawaii has a number of State Parks that are centrally managed.  Unlike other states, the parks in Hawaii are spread out between 5 different islands.  The tiny island of Kauai boasts 9 different State Parks.  NaPali Coast State Wilderness Park […]

Stunning Waimea Canyon State Park, views of Waimea Canyon

Views of Waimea Canyon

This post was most recently updated on September 30th, 2018.   Waimea Canyon, also known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific. Part of the Na Pali-Kona Forest Reserve. Waimea is approximately 14 miles long, one mile wide, and up to 3,600 ft deep, located on the western side of Kauai.     Waimea is Hawaiian for “reddish water”, a reference […]

Turkey Run State Park

This post was most recently updated on October 13th, 2018.   Get Away from it All, at Turkey Run State Park! Getting away is not always about the lavish cross seas venture. Sometimes a day trip, or a weekend will do your soul just right. Sometimes something located in your very own backyard, such as state parks, are perfect. Within about an […]