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
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
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
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
Kauai ATV Adventure
Kauai Kidventures We booked a day with Kauai ATV, and it turned into one of the most fun, memory-making adventures of our trip. Why We Chose Kauai ATV One of the main reasons we picked this company is that they allowed our 6-year-old to join the ride. Most other ATV companies on Kauai require kids to be older,… Continue reading Kauai ATV Adventure
Stone Dam & Trail – Quiet, Historic, and Totally Tempting
Kauai Kidventures If you're looking for one of Kauai’s most serene hidden gems, this peaceful spot nestled near Kīlauea might just win your heart. Quiet, Inviting & Beautiful The Kīlauea Stone Dam is tucked along the Wai Koa Loop Trail, surrounded by a lush mahogany forest and gentle ponds. The trail itself is flat and… Continue reading Stone Dam & Trail – Quiet, Historic, and Totally Tempting
Stonewall Peak: Steady Climb, Big Payoff
Stonewall Peak in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park doesn’t waste time easing you in, it starts with an incline right from the trailhead and never really lets up. Thankfully, it’s a steady uphill rather than a steep grind, which makes it perfect for rucking. You’ll feel it, but it’s the kind of climb that keeps you moving without… Continue reading Stonewall Peak: Steady Climb, Big Payoff
Through the Tunnel, Toward the Light
Bay Bound There’s something magical about lighthouses- maybe it’s the way they stand guard at the edge of the world, or how they’ve guided so many home through the fog. Whatever it is, Point Bonita has it. Tucked into the Marin Headlands, Point Bonita Lighthouse isn’t just a pretty photo op (though it definitely delivers on that).… Continue reading Through the Tunnel, Toward the Light
Chasing Clouds on Tam
Bay Bound They say if you want to touch the sky, you hike Mt. Tamalpais. We picked a hot day, of course we did. The kind of heat that sticks to your skin before you've even left the parking lot. But as we climbed higher, weaving our way up those famously windy roads (hello, car… Continue reading Chasing Clouds on Tam
Mai Household Mayhem 