The quest for 50 states in 50 years continues…. Great news! I’m back on track after a recent week long adventure covering four different states. Yes, the quest for 50 states by my 50th birthday is back in reach after my travels to Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, and Nebraska. And to capture these states, it took […]
An Anything But Typical First Sunset in Loreto, Mexico When Sailing through its Islands
by Craig Zabransky on May 30, 2021 in National Park Travel, Sunset Sunday
We headed into the cove and set the anchor, this was to be home for the evening. As the sun continued its descent, the crew on board started to assemble the on-shore dinner arrangements. A fresh seafood feast with wine awaited us on the sandy shore of Isla Carmen, one of the five islands inside […]
You and Me in Yosemite – An Adventurous Date Night at Home
by Craig Zabransky on November 18, 2020 in National Park Travel, Product Review
Yosemite still stands tall on my must travel to list. During my cross country trip, I navigated more than ten national park properties, but Yosemite, located deep in the Sierras of California just was too far from the coast. And now years later it still remains on my travel list. So, just recently I set […]
Seven Musts on a Visit to the Florida Space Coast
by Craig Zabransky on November 4, 2020 in Beach, Destination, National Park Travel
The Space Coast, well the name itself gives away two activities using the words “Space” and “Coast” when visiting this Florida destination, but on my recent travels I discovered there is much more to do in this tourist location. This rich destination goes well beyond beach time and a visit to the Kennedy Space Center. […]
ORDER the 2020 Stay Adventurous Travel Calendar: Bucket List Beaches
by Craig Zabransky on December 9, 2019 in Beach, National Park Travel, Product Review
In its lucky 7th year, the Stay Adventurous 2020 Travel Calendar returns to continue to inspire you to take and make adventure again in 2020. Titled “Bucket List Beaches,” the beach theme will have everyone yearning to plan a beach holiday in 2020. Order a copy (or two or more) and gift the 2020 Calendar. […]
Voyage thru the Inside Passage of Glacier Bay, Alaska
by Craig Zabransky on July 16, 2019 in Cruise Travel, National Park Travel
Alaska. The last frontier. Well that is how we in the “States” classify our 49th and largest state. There is so much to see on this frontier a trip Alaska can include taking a cruise along the southeastern coasts or visits to National Parks such as Denali to even visiting Barrow the northern edge. Couple […]
Views from Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park
by Craig Zabransky on June 4, 2019 in Destination, National Park Travel
Road tripping between the Florida Keys and New York (and Pennsylvania) each summer and then back again each summer often leads to decisions on where to stop, what to see and do, and also where to explore. One adventure took me to explore a unique skyline drive recently. Not the typical skyline adventure of speeding […]
South Luangwa Sunset in Zambia
by stayadventurous on September 30, 2018 in Guest Post, National Park Travel, Sunset Sunday
Many experts say Africa can easily lay claim to putting on some of the best sunsets on the planet, and they may well be right as there’s something magical about watching the sun go down on safari. The perfect location for our Sunset Sunday, and easily earning its title of, “one of the greatest wildlife […]
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