When our family traveled to Costa Rica in August 2010, this small country in Central America was a lesser-known destination. The varied terrain of rainforests, active volcanoes, waterfalls, and beaches all teeming with rich wildlife made for adventure down every pothole filled road we traversed. Their motto “pura vida”, which means pure life, described their…

Vancouver Island is one of Canada’s largest islands located on the west coast and is best described as “where the rainforest meets the sea”.   It was named by Travel + Leisure magazine as one of the world’s top ten islands in 2014. With most of its incredibly diverse ecosystem being protected by parklands, the opportunities…

  Spring break in Big Bend is one of my favorite destinations. While that time of year is one of their busiest, it pales in comparison to the number of visitors for other national and state parks. You don’t have to hike very long to escape the few crowds and feel lost in the miles…