Hilo Highlights Before making our way to Green Sand Beach, we stopped at Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach. I was really looking forward to seeing it, but unfortunately, there was construction going on while we were there, so we didn’t get to experience it the way I had hoped. Still, seeing an actual beach covered in… Continue reading The Beach We had to Earn
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Calm Water, Rough Edges
Hilo Highlights Carlsmith Beach Park was probably one of the most peaceful places we snorkeled in Hilo. The water was so calm and serene, which is almost funny considering you're surrounded by these lava rocks. It's such a weirdly beautiful marriage of opposites. The lava surrounding you is dark, jagged, sharp and rough, while the… Continue reading Calm Water, Rough Edges
Nahuku: Was it Worth It?
Hilo Highlights It's pretty cool to say we walked through Nāhuku, also known as Thurston Lava Tube, inside Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. But.. it's short. You walk in thinking you're about to embark on this underground lava adventure, and before you know it, you're coming out the other side. Don't get me wrong, it's worth… Continue reading Nahuku: Was it Worth It?
Beauty & the Beast: Rainforest Meets Lava
Hilo Highlights If you're only going to do one hike in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, make it the Kīlauea Iki Trail. On AllTrails, it's about a 4-mile loop, but if you're anything like us and can't resist exploring every side trail that catches your eye, don't be surprised if it turns into an 8-mile adventure.… Continue reading Beauty & the Beast: Rainforest Meets Lava
Camping at Kings Canyon
Peace, Pines and the Perfect Escape If you're looking for a camping trip that lets you truly unplug, Kings Canyon is one of those places that leaves a lasting impression. One of Mai favorite parts of the trip was that we were able to turn the drive into an adventure by exploring the giant sequoias… Continue reading Camping at Kings Canyon
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
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
Mai Household Mayhem 