Travel
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Appreciating your surroundings…
Golden Gate National Recreation Area, California Even when you are smack dab in the middle of what is supposed to be the grandiose prize, sometimes it’s a great idea to step back and look at your total surroundings to appreciate the grandeur of all around you. For example, one of our most amazing trips, was a surprise stop at the Golden Gate Bridge in San Fransisco. During our amazing weekend, we parked not far from the humongouse red structure and marveld in awe and it’s sheer size. We stopped nearby at the National Recreation Area Quick Fun Facts about the Golden Gate Bridge: The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension…
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Congratulations and Happy 9th Birthday Kingston!!! National Park Trust’s newest and youngest Youth Brand Ambassador!
Check out his bio below and view his first published article about Two Step Beach in Hawai’i, on the National Park Trust Site Below! Kingston on Two Step Beach, Hawai’i Kingston Loftus COLORADO/ HAWAI’I Greetings and a big huge Aloha! I’m Kingston and I am 8 years old and in the 3rd Grade. I was born in Kona, Hawai’i, and call the Big Island of Hawai’i and Colorado home. I am joining my brother Ace as a Student Ambassador this year for the National Park Trust and I am so excited. I love to travel, play sports, and find outdoor adventures! We will be popping up all around with our…
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The Beauty of Barbados!
Barbados is an eastern Caribbean island. Bridgetown, the capital, is a cruise-ship port.Around the island are beaches, botanical gardens, the Harrison’s Cave formation, and 17th-century plantation houses like St. Nicholas Abbey. Barbados is an island country in the Lesser Antilles of the West Indies, in the Carribean region of the Americas, and the most easterly of the Caribbean Islands. Its capital and largest city is Bridgetown. The beautiful beaches, cultural vibrancy and delicious food captivates (especially the fish specialty) The national food of Barbados is Cou Cou and Fried Flying Fish. What is flying fish Barbados? Flying fish, which are common to most tropical seas, are found in the warm…
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Oh what a time we had in Breckendridge Colorado!
Tis the season to be Jolly, I wish I had the proper words to describe the pristine beauty sitting atop the Colorado rockies. The mountains were exploding with pops of vibrant green through the pillow of white cloudy puffy snow! Sprinkles of sunshine danced off of the leaves and snowflakes creating an absolute marvel of a sight and experience! We recently had the pleasure of celebrating Colin’s birthday at the Grand Lodge at peak 7 in Breckenridge and it was a ski lover’s dream! Or better yet a winter vacation lovers dream as I did not ski. But there was so much more than shredding to do in order to…
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Beautiful Wine Country
Nova Scotia Canada?!? For many, when you think of wine and vineyards you immediately think of rolling hills in Europe, Sunny Napa Valley in California or maybe even South Africa, for many many in the know, there is a region in the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia Canada, that is a destination treat not to be missed. Yes indeed, in Bear River, you can discover Nova Scotia’s wine country as you embark on a scenic drive through this unique and amazing province. Join a small group and stop at wine estates for guided wine tastings, where you learn about wine and make new friends. You can also enjoy a scrumptious…
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Guinness Shandy Anyone?!?
Inspired by trip to 13 AAA baseball Tournament and College World Series Omaha, Nebraska A heatwave is sweeping the globe and emotions are at an all time high….I say, it’s time for a summertime drink recipe that’s easy, tasty and sure to please. Grab yourself a Guinness Shandy! Head to your patio, or baseball park and relax with some friends and family. It’s the perfect twist on a standard beverage, part BBQ worthy , part lazy Sunday chill, it’s the perfect antidote for quenching your thirst this summer! All you need is: 1/2 pint of chilled lemonade 1/2 pint of Guinness Stout or Dark Beer 1 sliced Orange for garnish Sip…
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Chocolate Banana Pops
Inspired by Frozen Banana popsicles at Disney World Magic Kingdom at Disney World Lake Buena Vista, Florida Looking for a great way to cool off and satiate your sweet tooth? Look no further than this addictive snack that is a big departure from your normal go to’s. Prepare these frozen banana treats and be a hero in your neighborhood or party sphere. We were first introduced to this delightful treat while wondering around the Magic Kingdom at Disney World in Florida. They apply a bit more chocolate (which I am still trying to perfect their recipe). But here is our Loft Kitchen take on it! All you need is: 2…
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Mexican Arroz Con Pollo
Inspired by an amazing night out on the town in Cancun, Mexico While on our way to scout a potential site to open a Del Sol store in a sleepy little village and cruise port town of costa Maya, We first disembarked in Riviera Maya, Cancun Mexico. This colorful and vibrant city is beautiful and bustling. A mecca for tourism and a mixture of old world charm give the city a very unique and appealing draw. Colin and I were taken aback by the amazing smells and inviting smiles that permeated the air. There were so many lovely restaurants to take in and sights to see and enjoy. One night,…
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Mexican Grilled Cheese
Inspired by travels to Cancun Mexico, Riviera Maya This lovely twist on an old classic spices things up literally! We got our first taste of Mexican Grilled Cheese during amazing visit to the Mexican State on the Yucatan Peninsula, and we can’t wait to return. We know Ace & Kingston will fall in love with Zona Hotelera and all of Quintana Roo, just as we did!!! Here is our slight twist on the Mexican Grilled Cheese sandwich that we had while staying there. What you need: 1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped 4-6 diced jalapeno peppers 1 medium green pepper, chopped 2 teaspoons olive oil 8 slices rye bread or…
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Weekend Exploration in your own backyard!
So often we hear people saying that “Until guests come to town, they never experience or take advantage of their own city in which they live. It is so easy to give into routine and shuffle from school/work/kids sports or regular trips to the store and hobbies, that we often neglect the benefits and events in our own radius. Always dreaming or planning to venture off somewhere that we are not can sometimes lead to not seeing and appreciating the beauty of where we are now. I have spoken to several people who live in New York, who have never been to the Statue of Liberty, The top of the…
