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Yellowstone: Masterpiece in Real Life

Montana Memories There are moments in travel that imprint on your soul. And then there are places that seem designed just to create those moments. Artist Point in Yellowstone is one of those places. After a morning filled with exploring geysers and winding trails, we made our way to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River. I read that… Continue reading Yellowstone: Masterpiece in Real Life

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Yellowstone: Simple Trail & Soft Falls

Montana Memories https://videopress.com/v/cV9mqZvm?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Sometimes the most beautiful hikes are the quiet ones- the ones that don’t demand much, but give you just enough. That was Fairy Falls for Mai Family. The trail was flat, easy, and peaceful, weaving through open forest with views of distant geysers steaming quietly in the background. Compared to the thunder of… Continue reading Yellowstone: Simple Trail & Soft Falls

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Yellowstone: Chasing Geysers & Stillness

Montana Memories From the moment we entered Yellowstone National Park, it was like stepping into a world untouched by time. Vast open landscapes stretched as far as we could see, painted with ever-changing skies and dotted with wildlife that made us stop in awe more times than we could count. There’s a quiet power in… Continue reading Yellowstone: Chasing Geysers & Stillness

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From Plane to Forest: Ousel Falls

Montana Memories After checking into our hotel, we couldn’t wait to get out into the Montana air. Instead of settling in, we headed straight to the trailhead- ready to stretch our legs and soak in the wilderness. It's so grounding stepping from the buzz of travel into the stillness of the forest. Towering trees, the… Continue reading From Plane to Forest: Ousel Falls

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Jumping & Climbing through Joshua Tree

Journey to Joshua Joshua Tree didin't disappoint. There’s something so rugged and wild about the open desert that instantly slows you down, and at the same time, awakens something in you. That’s exactly what happened when we took Mai Boys out for a desert day of exploring, hiking, and hopping through this uniquely beautiful landscape.… Continue reading Jumping & Climbing through Joshua Tree

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Desert Peace: Our Airbnb Escape

Journey to Joshua There’s something magical about the desert. The kind of quiet that sinks into your bones and makes you breathe a little deeper. We stayed at an Airbnb in Joshua Tree, and let me tell you, it was exactly what Mai Family needed. Spacious, peaceful, and packed with thoughtful touches, it checked all the boxes… Continue reading Desert Peace: Our Airbnb Escape

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Seas’d Our Last Day on the Na Pali Coast

Kauai Kidventures Few places in the world capture raw beauty and deep history like the Na Pali Coast. Stretching along Kauai’s shoreline, these rugged cliffs rising straight out of the Pacific are breathtaking from every angle- whether you see them by boat, helicopter, or hiking trail. Rugged Beauty The Na Pali cliffs soar up, draped in… Continue reading Seas’d Our Last Day on the Na Pali Coast

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Smith’s Family Garden Luau: A Four-Generation Celebration of Culture & Joy

Kauai Kidventures https://videopress.com/v/oNcwSRfw?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true If you’re craving a real Hawaiian evening, one enriched by tradition set within tropical gardens, and filled with laughter, Smith’s Family Garden Luau is a glowing must-do on Kauai’s Coconut Coast. Legacy Rooted in Aloha What started in the 1940s as a humble rowboat led by Walter Smith, Sr. and his wife Emily… Continue reading Smith’s Family Garden Luau: A Four-Generation Celebration of Culture & Joy

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Poʻipū Beach – Beautiful, but Busy

Kauai Kidventures https://videopress.com/v/30wOk1rF?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Poʻipū Beach on Kauai’s sunny south shore has a little bit of everything- calm water for snorkeling, waves for bodyboarding, and plenty of soft sand for relaxing. It’s no surprise it often shows up on “best beaches” lists. Snorkeling The reef here makes snorkeling easy and fun, especially for beginners. We spotted… Continue reading Poʻipū Beach – Beautiful, but Busy

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Waimea Canyon – A Beautiful Rugged Wonder

Kauai Kidventures They call it the Grand Canyon of the Pacific and that doesn’t even do it justice. Waimea Canyon isn’t just vast- it’s raw, wild, and rugged in the most beautiful way. Rugged Beauty That Stops You in Your Tracks Driving up Waimea Canyon Drive, each turn feels like it reveals a new masterpiece. Sheer cliffs, rust-red… Continue reading Waimea Canyon – A Beautiful Rugged Wonder