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Dana & Deb Down the Road in the Pickle Back Shack We retired at the end of December 2022, 24 hours later jumped in our RV headed out for adventure!

10/18/2026

Smooth landing in San Diego

Aloha from the Big Island of Hawaii! While staying on Oahu, we decided to squeeze in another island adventure! This time...
10/18/2026

Aloha from the Big Island of Hawaii!

While staying on Oahu, we decided to squeeze in another island adventure! This time we hopped on a plane for a day trip to the Big Island, with one main goal in mind, exploring Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park!

We've visited quite a few National Parks during our travels, but this one was definitely different! After all, how often do you get to explore a landscape shaped by active volcanoes?

We traveled along Crater Rim Drive, stopping at the Kīlauea Overlook to take in the impressive volcanic landscape. We also visited the steam vents, where hot volcanic heat meets groundwater, sending clouds of steam rising right out of the earth. It's fascinating to see just how active the ground beneath your feet really is!

Unfortunately, the remote summit caldera area we had hoped to explore was closed due to ongoing volcanic activity. While we would have loved to see more, we certainly understand why safety comes first when dealing with an active volcano!

One thing that really struck us was how different the Big Island felt compared to Oahu and Maui. It seemed much more remote, with wide-open spaces, rugged volcanic landscapes, and a quieter atmosphere. Each Hawaiian island we've visited has had its own personality, and that's part of what makes exploring them so interesting.

Of course, trying to experience an entire island in one day is nearly impossible! We barely scratched the surface of what the Big Island has to offer.

Between our day trips to Maui and the Big Island, we've come to one conclusion we need to come back to Hawaii and spend a whole lot more time exploring!

For now, we're happy we had the opportunity to visit another National Park, add another stamp to our National Park Passport, and experience a little more of what makes Hawaii so special.

Have you visited the Big Island? What should we put on our list for our next visit?

10/17/2026

Take off from Baltimore Maryland Do you get nervous during take off?

10/16/2026

Animal Kingdom Update: a little past midnight we had an unusual animal run through the yard. We tried to identify it and blew it up on the lap top still not able to id it. It has the ringed tail like a raccoon but the body doesn't look like one. What do you think it is?

10/16/2026

Sitting on the tarmac awaiting takeoff watching another plane come in for a landing in Baltimore Maryland. # airplane

While staying on Oahu, we decided to hop over to Maui for a day of exploring. It's only about a 45-minute flight, so why...
10/16/2026

While staying on Oahu, we decided to hop over to Maui for a day of exploring. It's only about a 45-minute flight, so why not? After landing, we picked up a rental car and headed off on another adventure!

Our first destination was Haleakalā National Park, home to the massive volcanic crater and some pretty spectacular scenery. We stopped at the Haleakalā Visitor Center and continued up the winding, steep Crater Road to Leleiwi Overlook.

Watching the clouds roll in and move across the volcanic landscape was fascinating! One minute you could see for miles, and the next, the clouds were drifting right into the overlooks. The views toward the West Maui Mountains were beautiful, and the landscape was unlike anything we've seen elsewhere.

We also got to see the famous Haleakalā silversword, a rare and unusual plant found only on the high volcanic slopes of Haleakalā. It looks almost like something from another planet! It's amazing how nature adapts to such harsh environments.

Then it was time to head back down the mountain and make our way to Ho‘okipa Beach Park. Our mission? SEA TURTLES!& ;

We weren't disappointed! Hawaiian green sea turtles were hanging out on the beach, soaking up the sun and seemingly without a care in the world. What a treat to see these beautiful creatures resting in their natural habitat! Of course, my camera got quite a workout!

Unfortunately, the clock was ticking, and before we knew it, we had to head back to the airport for our flight to Oahu.

One thing became very clear during our whirlwind visit—**Maui deserves a lot more than one day!**

We managed to experience a volcano, spectacular mountain scenery, rare plants, and sea turtles all in one day, but there was so much more we wanted to see.

I guess that means we'll just HAVE to come back!& ;

Have you visited Maui? What should we put on our list for next time?

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10/15/2026

An airport ground person waving light sticks is called an aircraft marshaller or rampie. Did you know that?

10/14/2026

Smoothest landing In Baltimore.

Here are a few more shots of the eastern part of Oahu.
10/13/2026

Here are a few more shots of the eastern part of Oahu.

10/13/2026

A bridge in Providence RI

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