Outdoor adventure in the month of December can be unpredictable for any trip planning. My criteria for this trip included the ability to drive in a day from Houston, trails to hike, options for multiple activities for the family, and a warm home to spend a week. Mount Magazine State Park was a great solution. This…

The second largest canyon in America resides in the panhandle of Texas. Early Spanish Explorers stumbled upon this canyon and named it “Palo Duro” which is Spanish for “hard wood” for all the mesquite and juniper trees that line the canyon. With the canyon being over 120 miles long, 20 miles wide and up to…

Part 2- We continued our stay on the island of Lanai and arrived at the Four Seasons Resort located on Manela Bay. This lodging overlooks a marine preserve boasting of spinner dolphins surrounded by red-lava cliffs and a white sand beach.  Because they knew it we were celebrating our wedding anniversary, they upgraded us to…