It sounds a little crazy but seeing an active volcano has been on the list. I was visiting Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with high hopes. I should have checked its website before getting too hopeful as the last volcanic eruption on National Park was in Dec 2020 and the volcanos have been silent since then.… Continue reading A day at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Category: Trek
Road to Hana Day 2: Hiking Pipiwai Trail
Hike to Pipiwai is one of the most famous things to do on Road to Hana. While most people go back from Hana, making it impossible to explore the Road to Hana in one day, staying a night in Hana gives you enough time to make the most of your trip. Piwwai trail was our… Continue reading Road to Hana Day 2: Hiking Pipiwai Trail
Driving to the House of the Sun: Haleakalā National Park
Haleakalā National Park has one of the most dramatic landscapes I have seen. There is a whole story around why it's call House of the sun and you can read that here, But I can assure you that there is no other place like Haleakalā. To me, the most fascinating aspect of Haleakalā was to walk… Continue reading Driving to the House of the Sun: Haleakalā National Park
Hiking Artists Bluff in White Mountain National Forest
Difficulty: ModerateLength: 1.4 Mile loopTime to Hike: 1.5 -2 hoursPet Friendly: YesBest time to Visit: Fall One of the most popular scenic trails in the White Mountain National Forest is Artist’s Bluff. It is a 1.4-mile loop with a few steep sections. It is a fairly short, easy hike and once you reach the bluff,… Continue reading Hiking Artists Bluff in White Mountain National Forest
Sunset at Clingmans Dome: Smoky National Park
Clingmans Dove Standing at 6,643 feet, Clingmans Dome is the highest mountain in the Smokies, the highest point in the state of Tennessee, and the highest point along the 2,174-mile (3,499 km) Appalachian Trail. It is unarguably one of the best places to go for sunset or sunrise. The Clingmans Dome hike is fully-paved and… Continue reading Sunset at Clingmans Dome: Smoky National Park
The Itinerant Analyst 