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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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
Off the Grid and Into the Wild
Thomas Mountain There’s something so special about finding a slice of land that feels like it was made just for you, and that’s exactly what Thomas Mountain in San Bernardino County gave us. After a little off-roading adventure, we landed on the perfect dispersed camping spot- completely secluded, wide open, and full of peace. No neighbors, no noise,… Continue reading Off the Grid and Into the Wild
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
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
Land’s End: Wind, Wonder, and What We Leave Behind
Bay Bound We had a bit of time to kill before our flight, so instead of sitting around, we headed to one more stop: Lands End. And it ENDed up being the perfect closing chapter to our trip. Lands End feels like a mix between a hidden treasure and an open-air museum- rugged cliffs, ocean spray,… Continue reading Land’s End: Wind, Wonder, and What We Leave Behind
Golden Gate Giggles and Garden Paths
Bay Bound Golden Gate Park is one of those places where time both slows down and flies by. You go in thinking you’ll do one or two things and suddenly the whole day’s gone and your cheeks hurt from laughing. https://videopress.com/v/KfpxrO9C?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true We started our day on the pedal boats at Stow Lake, peaceful at first.… Continue reading Golden Gate Giggles and Garden Paths
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
Mai Household Mayhem 