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Your Perfect Checklist for a Relaxing Weekend Getaway

By Bill and Sandy Hawkins | Apr 15, 2021 | 1 Comment

Weekdays are generally allotted for fulfilling duties and accomplishing tasks. This is why many of us strive to make our days productive and meaningful. Yet even if you only have the best intentions, your desire to do more from Monday to Friday can leave you...

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Want to Safely Wander Outdoors? Biking May Be the Best Option

By Bill and Sandy Hawkins | Feb 15, 2021 | 2 Comments

To be outdoors on a beautiful day is one of the best experiences you can have in this world. To simply be surrounded by the grandeur of nature's creation can provide healing that no indoor therapy sessions can beat. It will certainly be a treat to your overall...

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Three Easy Ways to Eliminate Stress

By Bill and Sandy Hawkins | Jun 15, 2020 | 5 Comments

For most people, stress is an unfortunate part of everyday life. But high levels of stress are dangerous for your long-term health. Stress can lead to heart disease, diabetes, insomnia and much more. Luckily, there are many simple techniques to help tackle the...

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Three Ways to Be Adventurous at Home

By Bill and Sandy Hawkins | Apr 15, 2020 | 5 Comments

When you hear the word adventure, you probably imagine backpacking through Europe, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, or deep-sea diving in the Egyptian Red Sea. But adventure can happen anywhere - even in your own backyard. Being adventurous means you’re willing to take...

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Three Tips To Help You Stay Safe While Traveling

By Bill and Sandy Hawkins | Dec 15, 2019 | 7 Comments

Traveling is an adventurous occasion that is filled with joy, wonder, and fun. But with those positives also comes a bit of risk. Going to places we’ve never been before requires us to be on guard. Although we want to embrace the full experience of traveling, we...

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Three Ways Adventure Makes Life More Fulfilling

By Bill and Sandy Hawkins | Jun 15, 2019 | 15 Comments

Many of us spend much of our time dealing with mundane tasks that are required in order to function in our daily lives. Grocery shopping, commuting to work on the interstate, taking your dear Aunt Sally to her doctor’s appointment - the list goes on.  These, of...

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Ready For An Outdoor Adventure With Family? Make It Hassle-Free With These Tips!

By Bill and Sandy Hawkins | Oct 15, 2018 | 31 Comments

Spending quality time with family is always a good idea. You can make it even more special and memorable by planning an outdoor adventure. You have endless options such as camping, hiking, or swimming. Outdoor fun can also be as simple as teaching your kids to fly...

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A Rock ’n’ Roll Dream: Reliving Woodstock

By Bill and Sandy Hawkins | Jun 15, 2018 | 24 Comments

It’s no secret that I am a true rock-and-roll fan who has always appreciated listening to a mean guitar riff or a captivating drum solo. My love for the genre extends as far back as I can remember. In the late 60s, as a recent high school graduate, I heard news of...

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Three Tips to Make the Most of Holiday Travel

By Bill and Sandy Hawkins | Dec 1, 2017 | 51 Comments

Okay, let’s be honest. Holiday travel has its definite pro’s––exploring a new place during the most wonderful time of the year, making memories that will be talked about for years to come at holiday celebrations, and spending quality time with the people you love...

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What Sets Avid Travelers Apart From the Pack?

By Bill and Sandy Hawkins | Feb 4, 2017 | 38 Comments

“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—/ I took the one less traveled by,/ And that has made all the difference.” So ends the famous poem, “The Road Not Taken,” by Robert Frost. Obviously, that poem serves as a metaphor for life, and it aims to contrast the choices...

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