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Kenai Fjords Tours from Seward, Alaska: A Review

Kenai Fjords Tours from Seward, invite you to a world nestled in the remote wilds of Alaska, where glaciers have sculpted towering fjords and marine life frolics in pristine waters.

This breathtaking spectacle at Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula offers a unique beauty, with nearly 40 glaciers flowing from the Harding Icefield to create a rugged coastline teeming with wildlife.

Accessible by boat from the charming harbor town of Seward, this landscape is a glimpse into a world where nature’s grand theater unfolds.

On a crisp and clear Alaskan day, my husband, our 22-month-old son, and our 7-year-old daughter and I embarked on a journey with the Kenai Fjords National Park Tour.

This six-hour voyage took us across seas that whisper ancient tales and landscapes that echo the songs of Earth’s very creation.

From the icy embrace of Aialik Glacier to the playful leaps of humpback whales, the adventure became a tapestry woven with threads of wonder, discovery, and connection.

Join me as I recount a voyage unlike any other, a tour that beckons not just to the traveler in you but to the seeker, the dreamer, and the philosopher.

How does the wild Alaskan landscape speak to a 7-year-old’s imagination? What is the gentle sway of the boat to a 22-month-old toddler?

Come along on this journey and witness a family adventure through the eyes of young and old, where the majestic meets the mystical and where every discovery holds a reflection of ourselves.

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Best Trails in Muir Woods National Monument: A Guide

Discover the enchanting world of Muir Woods National Monument, a timeless sanctuary nestled in Mill Valley, California, and an iconic attraction in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Here, ancient redwoods stand tall, weaving a mesmerizing tapestry that has captivated countless visitors seeking a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

This comprehensive guide will delve into the best trails in Muir Woods National Monument, presenting a curated selection of awe-inspiring hikes suitable for families and outdoor enthusiasts of all skill levels.

Beyond the trails, I’ll also explore the diverse activities available at the monument and captivating attractions in the surrounding Mill Valley area.

Join me on this unforgettable journey through the towering giants of Muir Woods National Monument as I unveil essential tips and information to help you plan the perfect visit.

With this guidance, you’ll be well-equipped to immerse yourself in the magical beauty of this iconic Californian treasure. And as John Muir so eloquently stated,

In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.

John Muir

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Bay Area’s Best Redwood Hikes: A Comprehensive Guide

Bay Area’s Redwood forests are beautiful and are a photographer’s and hiker’s paradise.

The sight of emerald-tinged light filtering through the redwood trees, some of the tallest and oldest living things on earth, is magical.

A hike among the giants is the most pleasing way to get up close and personal with them. There are plenty of options in the San Francisco Bay Area to experience nature at its finest amidst the redwood forests.

This comprehensive guide about the Bay Area’s Best Redwood Hikes will help you choose a location for your next hiking adventure.

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San Francisco Bay Area Gardens to Visit in Spring

I love exploring the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area gardens in spring. Springtime in California is the best time to explore the beautiful state, both far and near.

The weather gets warmer, and the signs of the season pop up everywhere. All the places with vibrant new green leaves on the trees look prettier every day.

Spring blooms are ephemeral yet perennially beautiful. Therefore, if you want to know where to see the best of the Bay Area gardens, today I bring you my top picks. Read along!

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Super scenic Cypress Trees and Tunnels near San Francisco

California is a wonderland of trees with some of the tallest and largest trees in the world.

I gazed in awe when I saw the Coast Redwoods, Giant Sequoias, and Monterey cypress trees for the first time, and they never cease to amaze me even now.

Walking among the most ancient of the ancient trees in the world in California has an unparalleled charm and made me fall in love with trees – the majestic hearts beating for centuries.

I love exploring and framing the iconic and super scenic Monterey cypress trees and tunnels near San Francisco with my camera on weekends and can’t wait to share them with you all.

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Mesa Falls in Idaho on the way to Yellowstone National Park

The Upper and Lower Mesa Falls on the way to the Yellowstone National Park from Idaho is a must-see place for nature lovers.

Wrapped in wilderness and calm, the Mesa falls will instantly uplift your mood anytime.

On our long drive to West Yellowstone from Idaho, I loved the short trip to Mesa Falls deep in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest and enjoyed a short hike from the Upper Mesa Falls to the Lower Mesa Falls.

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Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens – A Photo Essay!

A beautiful public garden with numerous meandering paths by the Pacific Ocean, the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens in Fort Bragg, presents the visitor with blooming flowers and sumptuous ocean views.

A must visit place in any trip to Mendocino in northern California, especially in the summer. I visited the gardens during one such memorable trip and here I am writing down a memoir complemented by a photo essay.

Allow me to fill your screen with flowers – the living poems!

The Memory of Flowers!

When our vision meets a flower, magic ensues. The color of the flower or the fragrance can transport us to so many worlds.

Our mind can quickly take a leap to many years back and we could sit beside the favorite flower pot in our childhood home.

The smell of the rose can make our love-smitten moments alive that were lived decades ago. Perhaps we can conjure a future moment laden with beauty and poetry just like the flowers.

A scope of infinite possibility to dwell in beauty spontaneously. A dynamic event, hard to reproduce or predict.

Today, while walking down a known and habitual lane for my morning walk, I saw spring unfurled in almost every corner, and to my surprise, a completely unpredicted event happened.

A few blooming flowers whisked my mind away to the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens in Fort Bragg.

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A fairytale ride from Montreaux to Château-d’Oex in Switzerland!

I tried to organize all the higgledy-piggledy thoughts in my mind and found out most of the thoughts took a retreat from the mundane daily life and escaped to a world of a fairy tale. After all, December brings Santa, snowman, snow-draped roads, reindeer along with blessings from Jesus. Even an adult can choose to become that innocent child in the holiday season and escape into a different world; an uncomplicated, unambiguous and innocent world. I chose to escape to the mountains. I boarded a train from Montreaux to Château-d’Oex, in Switzerland. It is located half-way between the beautiful Gstaad in the Bernese Oberland and the small town of Gruyères in the canton of Fribourg. In fact, the international competition in hot-air ballooning is held every January in Château-d’Oex.

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