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Pack for a Purpose is a 501c Non Profit organization that makes it easy for travelers to have a positive impact on the communities they visit. The Organization has over 370 global collection points around the globe and provides a list … Read more
The holidays have arrived, and the stress is on. In between the shopping, cooking, cleaning, I say we plan some holiday escapes to combat the all the craziness. This year I’d love to take a magical adventure. Here are 8 of my bucketlist destinations … Read more
“Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wildness is a necessity.” John Muir There is nothing like reaching the summit after a long, strenuous hike that tests … Read more
It’s the smell of the pine forest that I notice as I steel myself to step off the narrow wooden platform 200 feet off the ground, with nothing but a wire cable and a pair of carabiners between me and … Read more
If you are looking for something a little daring and out of the ordinary, Spelunking might be for you. It is a whole new kind of adventure travel that takes you…underground. Essentially, spelunking is the exploring of caves and caverns … Read more
There is still some summertime left this year, and if you are looking for a fun last minute vacation consider some of the wonderful State Parks of the United States. With so much to see and do, our State Parks … Read more
Located at the base of the Ten-mile range in Summit County, Breckenridge Colorado is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts. Though there is amazing skiing, hiking and fishing to be found in this gem of a town, it’s also a great … Read more
In the past year, there have been a lot of changes in my life, and I’ll be the first to admit that I have a difficult time facing change. However, as another new year begins, one of my goals this … Read more
The word vacation might conjure up images of tropical beaches or maybe far off countries without romantic languages, but consider the beautiful destinations right here in our own country. Our National Parks showcase the incredible landscapes while preserving them for generations to come. … Read more
Art is a universal language that transcends the bonds of time and brings cultures together. It tells the details that you won’t find in history books. So much can be deducted from the slightest strokes or the plainest of pictures. It invokes emotion, … Read more
Who do you become if you can’t be you? That may seem like an odd question, but the Mike Prickett accident may make you think about it for a moment. If something was taken away from you that made up … Read more
It’s warmer out than I prepare myself for dog sledding Colorado. The sun is shining and the air is a crisp 35 degrees. Perhaps, I think to myself, the 7 layers of mismatched clothing hidden under a fashionable Betty Rides … Read more
Standing at the base of the stairs and looking up 272 steps, I stared at the opening of a cave system said to be close to 400 million years old. Originally the Batu Caves were used as shelters by the … Read more
The day our travel group had been anxiously awaiting had finally arrived. As our bus entered the Matang Wildlife Centre, we practically vibrated with excitement. Today we would be volunteer participants of the Heart2Heart Program, a one day program that allows participants to … Read more
Excited to cross off another ‘first’ on my unofficial Kauai Travel Bucket List I arrived at Hawaiian Surfing Adventures for, you guessed it, a surfing lesson. I would be taking my lesson with fellow bloggers and it was a first … Read more
As soon as I saw the itinerary for the Jungle Valley Adventure at Princeville Ranch Adventures, it became number one on my Kauai Travel Bucket List. Mostly because it offered a little bit of everything – kayaking, zip lining, hiking and waterfalls but also … Read more