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Midway Geyser Basin, although a part of Lower Geyser Basin, gets its name because of its isolated location, midway between Lower and Upper Geyser Basins. Of all groups of geysers and hot springs in Midway Basin, Excelsior Group is the most popular destination. It features two of the worlds largest hot springs, Grand Prismatic Spring and Excelsior Geyser. Grand Prismatic Springs The Excelsior Group of Midway Geyser Basin is accessible by a short loop boardwalk trail. The trail

Norris Geyser Basin is the hottest hydrothermal area in Yellowstone National Park. It features a large number of impressive geysers, hot springs, mud pots and fumaroles like no other area in the park. The world's tallest geyser, Steamboat Geyser, is in Norris Geyser Basin. Unlike most other geyser areas, the water in Norris is very acidic and the smell from fumes emitted can be quiet strong. Porcelain Springs - Norris Geyser Basin The two major areas to explore are - Porcelai

Over the years we'd lived in the beautiful Golden State, we have seen many popular attractions. Yet it is so vast that we still have a long list of places we need to cover. On this 10 day road trip, we did not want to rush and make it only about visiting popular tourist destinations. We designed this itinerary with photography as our main goal while having the best relaxing time. ​ Golden Gate Bridge - San Francisco Day 1: Our first stop was San Francisco. We drove 6 hours fr

One more dream destination checked off our bucket list and added on our favourites list. We went on this trip to Wyoming few months ago (Fall '17) and I had already published few blog posts on it, but it took me forever to finish this trip report, partly because I had too many photos to sort through and mostly because I was lazy. Anyways, I thought better late than never and FINALLY it's here now. Let me warn you that this is a long one. Grand Teton National Park ​Grand Teton

If you are planning a trip to Maui for the first time but not sure what to see there, don't stress, let us help you out. Maui is home to some unique beaches, tropical rainforests, valleys and waterfalls, and it might seem like an overwhelming number of things to do. We have narrowed down some of the best spots on the island and how to tour them, to help you plan your trip efficiently. Beautiful ocean views at 'Ohe'o Gulch Getting around: The best way to explore the island in

We went off on a long overdue weekend road trip to Yosemite National Park. Its always the places nearby that take forever to get checked off the bucket list. But Yosemite is not the kind of place you go once and think its done. Its astounding natural beauty and unlimited attractions demand more time than just a weekend. Yosemite National Park - Tunnel View Nestled in California's Sierra Nevada Mountains, Yosemite National Park is one of the most iconic national parks in Ameri

Sea kayaking at a glacier should go on everybody's bucket list because it's an absolutely amazing experience. We took this tour from Valdez, a city located on the eastern side of Prince William Sound. We arrived the day before as our tour started early at 8 am. Our hotel was in the best possible location on Harbor dr. One could spend hours strolling by the docks watching sea otters put on a show; not to mention 360 degrees of jaw-dropping scenery. Plus there were cute little

17 Mile Drive in Pebble Beach, California, is one of the most scenic drives in the world. A 2-lane road winds its way along the rocky Pacific Coast through cypress tress, offers stunning views of the Pacific, rocky beaches, marine animals and birds, exclusive mansions, and more. It is most definitely one of the best things to do on a trip to Monterey Peninsula. Golf links with views - 17 Mile Drive, California Our Experience: We have had the opportunity to drive the "17-Mile

Fall season is always tricky when it comes to planning a vacation. We need to keep track of leaves changing colors on a regular basis and jump on a trip with short notice. But that is not the case with Utah because fall colors are never the primary reason to visit. Utah has some of the most unique geological spectacles which can never be seen anywhere else on earth. Bryce Canyon National Park ​Day 1: We started from home very early in the morning and arrived by 3pm in Cedar C

A volcanic explosion 150,000 years ago formed the small caldera known as West Thumb of Yellowstone Lake. Though it occurred many thousand years ago West Thumb is still thermally active with geysers, springs and mud pots. It is the largest geyser basin on the shores of Yellowstone Lake. West Thumb Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park There are 2 loop boardwalk trails on West Thumb Geyser Basin. The inner loop trail is 1/4 mile long, the outer loop trail is 1/2 mile long and

We travel around the world to see natures beautiful creations - waterfalls, mountains, beaches, etc. - many of which have existed for a long time. But how often do you get a chance to see new earth being created? Kilauea is an active volcano on the southern coast of the Big Island of Hawaii. Pu'u 'O'o vent on the eastern rift zone has been erupting continuously sending lava flows down the volcanic slopes and into the ocean. Viewing the lava flow up-close is a very popular act

Glacier Point is a viewpoint in California's gorgeous Yosemite National Park. It is located on the south wall of Yosemite Valley at an elevation of 7,214 ft. Millions of visitors every year are captivated by the commanding views this viewpoint has to offer. Glacier Point - Yosemite National Park, California Get to the viewpoint by taking Glacier Point Road off of Hwy-41, and drive 16 miles to the end. Note that this road is closed during winter, so if you plan to go, summer i

Fountain Paint Pot area showcases an impressive collection of all four of the hydro-thermal features in Yellowstone National Park - fascinating mud-pots, exploding geysers, colorful hot springs and fumaroles. Of all the groups in Lower Geyser Basin, Fountain Paint Pot is the most interesting group to explore. Lower Geyser Basin/Fountain Paint Pots A short 0.6 mile loop boardwalk passes some interesting hydro-thermal features like bubbling paint pots, active geysers, colorful

On this Labour day weekend we set out on yet another road-trip in California. California's Pacific Coast is one of the best scenic routes in the country and there is so much to see in this lifetime. Our road-trip to the central coast has been a very memorable one, with many firsts, lots of fun and beautiful places. Pismo Beach Day 1: We started our drive on Friday afternoon in order to avoid any traffic over the weekend. Holiday traffic is just insane, especially in Californi

Upper Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park has the highest concentration of geysers in the world. A variety of thermal features exist in this 2 square mile area - geysers, hot springs and fumaroles. Upper Geyser Basin is home to the world's most famous geyser - Old Faithful. It also features other impressive predictable geysers - Grand, Castle, Daisy and Riverside geysers. Morning Glory Pool Numerous thermal features sprinkled across Upper Geyser Basin are accessible by

An important and fun aspect of traveling is trying out new cuisines and delicious foods. Hawaii has amazing choices. It is one those places where the food is served from farm to table, freshly harvested fruits and veg, freshly caught seafood everyday, cooked up into absolute deliciousness. Fish Wrap from What's Shakin, Pepeekeo Like I always say, we rarely plan in advance on where to eat, normally we just wing it and see how it goes. On this trip, there were couple of places

What do you do when you fall in love with a place? You go there again and again. That was what we did! For a beauty like Alaska, it may not even be our last time. This was our third time to Alaska. After lots of planning around the dates and routes, we came up with an itinerary that allowed us enough time to leisurely explore and capture the place. At the same time, there was lots of driving involved but we covered quite a lot on this 7 day trip. Alaska Wildlife Conservation

Biscuit Basin is a geothermal area located inside Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. It was named after biscuit-like sinter deposits that once surrounded the bright blue Sapphire Pool in the basin. Even though the biscuit deposits barely exist today, various other colorful pools and interesting formations are worth a visit. Biscuit Basin, Yellowstone National Park Part of Upper Geyser Basin, this thermal group is located about 4 miles northwest on Grand Loop Road from Old

Black Sand Basin is one of Yellowstone National Parks small geothermal areas with colorful pools, hot springs and geysers. The name "Black Sand" comes from fragments of black Obsidian found across the basin. Obsidian is a natural form of volcanic glass which formed when lava cools rapidly. Emerald Pool - Black Sand Basin Located 1 mile northwest of the popular Old Faithful geyser, it can be reached two ways, by driving straight to the basin or by walking the 1/2 trail from Da

If there is anything we love more than the beaches in Maui, it is the food. Maui is blessed with an impressive range of cuisines and flavors brought in by people who migrated to the Hawaiian Islands. Nothing beats the fresh local ingredients that are abundant on the island, like fresh caught fish, tropical fruits and vegetables. Seared Ahi at Kinaole Grill, Kihei We don't do very intense research when it comes to where to eat on a vacation. We just look around, check for revi