Tag: Pacific Coast
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Exploring Moonstone Beach Along the Central Coast{California}
Slow down at Moonstone Beach in Cambria, where smooth shoreline stones, Pacific Ocean views, and quiet coastal beauty create one of California’s most relaxing beach walks.
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Morro Bay State Park: Coastal Views & Sea Otters on the Central Coast {California}
A peaceful stop along California’s Central Coast, Morro Bay State Park offers harbor views, iconic Morro Rock, and unforgettable sea otter sightings.
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Montaña de Oro State Park: Spooner’s Cove, Tide Pools & Coastal Adventures{California}
Explore Montaña de Oro State Park, where Spooner’s Cove, colorful tide pools, dramatic coastal views, and unforgettable family adventures make this one of California’s most beautiful state parks.
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Wandering Solvang: Bakeries, Museums & Danish Charm {California}
Wander through Solvang, California, where Danish traditions, fresh pastries, charming streets, and fascinating history make for an unforgettable Central Coast stop.
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Mount Rainier National Park {Washington}
A few years ago, I took an incredible drive through Mount Rainier National Park. The wild beauty of the mountain, rivers, and wildflowers was so captivating. The main draw of the park is the active volcano of Mount Rainier. This volcano stands at 14,410 feet high. The park also encompasses three rivers that flow through…
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Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center {Alaska}
Right off the Seward Highway, near Girdwood Alaska, is the Wildlife Conservation Center. This non-profit organization is dedicated to the care of orphaned or injured animals and then helping to get them back to their natural habitat. Visiting the center is an incredible experience. To get to see such beautiful animals up close such as…
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Holidays in Radiator Springs- California Adventure {California}
With the holidays right around the corner and festivities in the works, I’ve been thinking about spending the holidays at Disneyland in the Cars Land. I love Cars Land so much but especially during the holidays when they pull out their best tires and decorate with them. Garlands of car parts streamed across the road,…
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Columbia River Maritime Museum {Oregon}
Near the mouth of the Columbia River is one of the most interesting maritime museums I have ever been to. The river is massive and far more dangerous than people realize. During the peak of storm season, waves can reach close to 40 feet tall. And yet despite the danger, there are a number of…
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Alcatraz Island {California}
Alcatraz. One of the most popular prisons in the country. While no doubt the name congers up images of daring prison escape movies thanks to Hollywood, the island was considered one of the most secure prisons due to the ever high tide and currents which would inhibit most from trying to make it to the…
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Anchorage Museum {Alaska}
I love museums! I always feel like they are a key part of going somewhere because it gives you the opportunity to see into the history and culture of the area you are in. And the history of Alaska is incredible. The museum takes you through the history of the native groups of people of…