Ice skating is always a fun winter activity and at Yosemite National Park it has been a tradition since the 1930s. The Park’s Curry Village offers a very unique skating rink tucked beneath the majestic Half Dome, which is the park’s most popular rock formation. The rink started as a flooded parking lot in 1928 […]
Hot Air Ballooning in Las Vegas
People have flown in hot air balloons ever since the late 1700’s and it’s something that I have always wanted to do. Unlike flying in an airplane, there is something unique about a balloon flight because you get a 360 degree view of everything around you. Another characteristic that makes it really special is how […]
Downtown Segway Tour – Portland, Oregon
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The segway is a very neat concept. A two-wheeled, self balancing, battery-powered electric vehicle that looks like it came straight out of the future. I had always wanted to try these machines ever since their release and finally got the opportunity while spending some time in Portland, Oregon. Nation Tours offers segway tours of beautiful […]
Learning to Surf in Hawaii
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Hawaii is often considered to be the home of surfing by many and was even practiced by the ancient Hawaiians. However, they viewed it as much more than just a sport. It was part of their culture and considered an art. They referred to this art as he’e nalu which translates into “wave sliding”. I […]
The Greatest Taco Bell in the World
When you choose to eat at a fast food restaurant, you are usually doing so because it’s fast and cheap. You probably never consider going to one because of its location. But the Taco Bell in Pacifica, California isn’t your average fast food joint. This one sits on a beach! Located just off of Highway […]
