Author: Casey Specht

Day Trip: Channel Islands National Park

Located off California’s central coast, Channel Islands National Park spans across five islands rich with pristine views and wildlife. Great for those who want to escape civilization for a day and be surrounded by nature, it’s highly recommended to visit at least once in your lifetime. Each island offers...

Tahoe Summer Adventures

While Lake Tahoe is already filled with endless summer fun in the forms of hiking, biking, fishing, boating, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, and so much more, take your summer in Tahoe to the next level with these unique and unforgettable adventures!   Take it All in From a...

5 Summer Road Trip Tips

As the weather warms up and the restlessness stirs, the open road calls us back once again. Perhaps you associate the road trips of your youth with hours spent cramped in the backseat with your siblings asking, “Are we there yet”? However you happen to recall these childhood rites...

4 Hidden Charms In Tahoe City That Your Family Must Explore

Of course the lake and mountains are the main attraction in Tahoe, any time of year. However, Tahoe City is definitely something that should be on your itinerary! Here are Red Wolf Lakeside Lodge’s top picks for the family to explore: Bakeries that are just like being in grandma’s...

Two Fun, Short Hikes On Kauai

Written By Jenna Francisco of thisismyhappiness.com I love to hike. But honestly, it’s been a little challenging to go hiking since having kids. On our recent trip to Kauai, we were excited about being able to do some hiking at our leisure. While we didn’t have kids to slow...

Things to Do in Napa Besides Wine Tasting

Napa has a way of automatically conjuring up images of copious amounts of free-flowing wine. While we’re certainly not opposed to that, there are so many other adventures to be had in Napa Valley that are as diverse as its wine selection . Whether you’re a nature lover, art...

Where To Go Whale Watching In San Diego

Every year, more than 20,000 gray whales make the 10,000 mile round-trip journey from Alaska to the warm waters of Baja for breeding season. That is the longest recorded distance that any mammal migrates on an annual basis. Winter is peak gray whale migration season, and with 70 miles...

How to Have a DIY Spa Day on Your Vacay

We’ll show you how to bring the spa right to the comfort of your resort accommodations for a completely relaxing—and safe—spa day. Step 1: Prep  Make your DIY spa treatments ahead of time. Check your pantry for any ingredients you may already have to easily whip up all you...

Hanalei Bay Resort Wins “Best in Kauai” Award

We’re excited to announce that Hanalei Bay Resort has won Hawaii Magazine’s “Best in Kauai” Award once again this year!  Hawai’i Magazine runs an annual Readers’ Choice Awards contest in which readers vote for their favorite local restaurants, shops, beaches, and resorts. We’re honored to have been selected as...

Off-The-Beaten-Path Vineyards To Try In Napa

With literally hundreds of wineries in Napa Valley to choose from, planning a wine tasting trip can feel overwhelming. While it’s nice to enjoy a classic wine tasting experience at some of the more well-known estates, here are a few unique wineries that will lend your tastings a fun...