What will the day bring...

Monday, May 8, 2017

The Emerald Cave

Colorado River Cave

Here in lies a hidden gem, right here in Nevada. Located on the Colorado River, you can reach this cave (rightfully called-"The emerald Cave") by kayaking 2 miles from willow Beach. The key to the beauty of the colors is the time of day and how the sun is hitting the water. this picture I took mid afternoon . the water below is crystal clear turquoise with an outlooking view of purples and pinks against the mountains! A must see if you are visiting the area. Kayak Rentals are available on willow beach . This cave is only accessible via boat/water!

Monday, April 20, 2015

Lovers Cove Day Dream Island Kayak

Making fire...

Day trip To day Dream Island on Calville Bay...white sands nothing but birds and nature and silence...So peaceful kayaking out to this hidden gem

Did a little hike and exploring of the island

Middle of nowhere it felt like, no people, no boats, just myself and my kayak beaching up to spend the day exploring.. spotty cell service but that's the beauty, going off the grid for awhile..

white Sand dunes surround you..

The views!

Total serenity here. Perfect day to be on the water...this is a hidden cove you can only get to by boat/kayak..you can't hike to the island unless you want to swim lol but I don't recommend that! Great find! away from the city and hustle need a day of quietness? come here.

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Pirates Cove Beach, California

Pirates Cove Resort and Beach. Located in Needles California, on the Historic Route 66! only 1:45 minuets away from Las Vegas, its a perfect and beautiful getaway for the day away from all the hustle and bustle!

They have camping, an outdoor bar/restaurant on the beach and cabins for rental over night. The cabins are a bit pricy at 300 a night to sleep 4. Best to go with a group if you decide to go this route. If you decide to camp, they charge 20$ a car for the night.

With Free WIFI connections you can bring your tablet and watch a movie on the beach or listen to your favorite songs while working on your tan.

Gorgeously landscaped along the Havasu River are large palms and walkways down to the water.

The marina is your spot if you want to rent a boat, launch a kayak or simply go on a boat tour of the area.

Laying on the Beach. Beautiful white sand and clear waters! Too cold to go swimming in, in the spring when I went, but in the summer it is so refreshing once temps outside get to 100!

Plenty of shade for those who want to relax but not get so much sun...

One of the Pirate Ships Docks on shore

Take a stroll along the water with stunning landscape and peaceful "quietness."

A quaint waterfall welcomes you as you enter. This is a great spot for families during the week, The weekends can be a great spot for singles as its known for "party time" on the weekends with a young 20-late 30 crowd. Fun stop for couples if you rent a cabin, individuals anytime is good. It was a very relaxing , calming, peaceful day on the water. I brought my kayak and got some boating time in to the other shore and was then able to do some hiking in the sand dunes. I highly recommend this "hidden gem"!!!

Sunday, March 8, 2015

Mojave Desert biking, California

Red Stone Canyon Lake Mead/Overton Area

My trip to Red Stone Canyon In Lake Mead Area...great views, silent air, a breeze and away from it all! Located in Lake mead towards Overton Nevada you can't miss this, as you will see a sudden influx of all red rocks in small area . They have picnic grounds, bbq pits and restrooms, as its about 45 minutes into Lake Mead Park.

View from a cave

The wind and time has created these amazing photos!

Mt. Charleston Mid winter in Vegas-Mary jane falls

Mt Charleston Lodge mid winter in Vegas, snowy capped mountains behind a great sun glare!

Just 45 min Outside Las Vegas, a comforting Lodge, camping hiking, bbq and exploring/skiing!!

A view from my mountain hike climb.

Not too much snow in Feb, but enough to enjoy and look scenic...this was the Mary jane falls hike!

Lake Mead Sunset Over Look Hike

Beautiful day for a hike, one of my favorites at Lake Mead, Sunset View. Its challenging and well worth it!

The four islands from atop the Sunset View

Choppy waters on this day but that did not stop me from a fun kayak adventure!!!

Hiking towards the water to kayak, such different terrain at every turn!

The mountain was smiling at me that day!!

Lake Harriet in Springs Mountain Red Rock

Hidden oasis mountain biking in Springs Mountain, red rock with random farm country, burrows feasting in the desert and spectacular views!

Harriet Lake filled with duck, geese and fish and a waterfall in the middle of the mountains.

Great Day trip hike/adventure outside Las Vegas...Beautiful views and so so quiet.

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Summer in Hawaii 2014

On June 10th, 2014 I decided to take a risk and bought a one way ticket to Oahu Hawaii! Never visiting before I was so excited for the adventure of a lifetime. Without hesitation I was on the first flight out the next day.

Upon arriving @the Airport I was cordially greeted by a camera crew, inviting me to be a contestant on a new talk show called "The Game Plane" The filming was to take place during the flight at over 36,000 Ft. I quickly said yes and signed the release papers I needed.

Filming

Almost like a cash cab type of talk show. I ended up walking with a few different gift cards for free merchandise in Hawaii. For the next 6 hours en route to Hawaii we filmed we won prized we had lots of laughs. The host of the show then asked me to come to the front of the plane and sit with the producer! Why me? Why not! I then helped the producers and host with cue cards and microphones. It was the fastest and most fun flight I've ever had, But as quickly it began, it was over. And I was in Hawaii...

Nothing but a suitcase and a backpack, I was ready to start a new chapter in my life...for how long? That was the fun part, I had no idea. I mean where is the adventure in KNOWING. It was all about the unknown...and boy was I in for the time of my life...

I had a "couch" secured with a roof for at least a month, and I say it this way because that literally was my life for a month. I wasn't quite sure where I would stay after that month...but I just wasn't worried! I knew I would figure out something. So before I started working, I just let out a huge sigh of relief and made my way to the beach..first of course stopping for snorkeling gear.

I was just absolutely amazed at the underwater life, So majestic and surreal!

Yeah that's
a very poisonous eel. Me? I though it was pretty ;/

No idea what these fish are called but they sure were pretty and there seemed to be a billion of them!

I have become obsessed with Sea Turtles. The first one I saw, I was like a kid in a candy store! They are gigantic and so docile it was unreal. You could get so close up to them and it just didn't phase them one bit! Just don't touch them.

Turtles!!!

Turtles!!!!

Scuba divers below !

So many different species of fish and life just right under our feet!

Snorkeling became part of my daily routine. I would go to the beach every morning and every night to watch the sun set and just become one with nature looking at the vast array of stars. Every day was beautiful weather, with the occasional "pineapple showers..

The ocean has a sense of calamity that it brought me. The happiness I experienced in Hawaii is like no other happiness I can describe. I was "Euphoric" ALL THE TIME. It is a magical place and you just have to learn to be.

Every Friday night, Waikiki shoots off fireworks from the Hilton on the beach.. This spot became known as "the spot" to watch the Friday fireworks ..perfect vantage view.