Snorkeling at Hanauma Bay. #SJHawaii

First light at Haunama Bay. Soon, we’ll hit the water for our first snorkeling of the trip. #SJHawaii

Christmas coastline views #hawaii #oahu #SJHawaii

#PearlHarbor #SJHawaii

Since I’ve already visited the obscure Tule Lake sub-unit of this national park, I didn’t add to my national parks quest today. But I did get to see a memorial all Americans should visit at least once. #SJHawaii #USSArizona #pearlharbor

Just about packed for our trip to Hawaii. Can’t wait to visit my 49th state, mark off 7 more national parks, and enjoy all that the state has to offer.

I wonder how many #SoCal adventurers know that Channel Islands National Park (and Potato Harbor on Santa Cruz Island) is just off the coast and perfect for a relaxing day-trip?

Rusty barbed wire from the remnants of Butte Campβ€”a WWII “War Relocation Center,” aka Japanese internment campβ€”located south of Phoenix.

Just spent 10+ mins cleaning away the trail dust & grime from my license plate so I could update my registration sticker. #winning #subielove

Finally made it to Rosson House in Phoenix. Glad the city was able to save this entire block of original Phoenix houses!

Bacon popcorn. Popcorn popped in bacon fat, dusted with bacon dust, then tossed in with some bacon pieces. Muy bueno.

First macro shot off my new Olympus TG-4. Looks like their “microscope” function is no joke. Can’t wait to bring this snorkeling in Hawaii next weekend!

Made a quick stop at Tonto National Monument this weekend… #findyourpark

Afternoon stop at Arizona Wilderness.

Stopped by to see TravelSparky at the game last night.

With today’s designation of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, I’ve now been to 364 of the 413 national park units! Huzzah!

Stopped by Grand Falls this weekend; always great to see after a rainstorm. #whyaz #arizona

Awkward smile at the Toadstools. #grandstaircase #publiclands #latergram #hike #utah