“Exploration is really the essence of the human spirit.”
– Frank Borman
Ang Explores: A Travel Blog
Travel Tips & Inspiration
On Ang Explores you’ll discover a variety of outdoor adventures — detailed hiking guides, reviews of top snorkel and dive spots, unique camping destinations, the best tide pools along the Oregon Coast, and more. I also share practical travel tips for families with kids, plus honest reviews of creative hobbies worth exploring.
Thanks for stopping by — I hope you’ll find something here to inspire your next adventure!
Explore Destinations
Hi, I’m Ang
I’ve found that life feels richest when I’m exploring — whether it’s new places, fun activities, delicious food, or creative hobbies.
I live near the Rocky Mountains and I love to explore–my own state of Colorado, as well as other states in the U.S. and countries around the globe. I’ve been incredibly lucky to be able to visit a variety of places around the world, often with my husband Jim and our four kids.
I created this travel blog as a place to share the info I’ve gathered through traveling and exploring. I hope the information here can help you more easily plan your own travel adventures and give you confidence to start exploring.

Explore Activities
on the Travel Blog
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Kona Manta Rays: Snorkel or Dive? My Review of the Big Island’s Manta Experience
A few years ago I saw a video of someone doing the Kona Hawaii manta ray night snorkel. When I watched a giant manta swoop inches beneath him, I immediately…
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Gem Lake Hike Estes Park
Gem Lake Overview Gem Lake in Estes Park is a small lake/pond with no inlet or outlet stream. Beginning at Lumpy Ridge trailhead, the hike to Gem Lake is about…
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Kayaking & Snorkeling at Captain Cook Monument: Our Experience at Kealakekua Bay
Quick Facts: Captain Cook Monument Snorkeling & Kayaking Location: Kealakekua Bay, South Kona, Big Island, HawaiiBest Access: Kayak from Kahauloa Bay (~1.5 miles roundtrip) OR guided boat tour OR hike…
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Glass Blowing Demonstration : Lincoln City Oregon
There are numerous glass studios and galleries on the Oregon coast. Lincoln City seems to have become a hub for glass art, probably due in part to the city’s sponsoring…
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Roads End Lincoln City – Visiting the Tide Pools
If you’re looking for a coastal Oregon experience that feels peaceful, awe-inspiring, and a little bit magical, plan a visit to Roads End in Lincoln City during low tide. Tucked…
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Ahihi Kinau Natural Area Reserve : Best Snorkeling Maui
SNORKELING at ahihi kinau natural area reserve Overview Ahihi-Kinau Marine Preserve is located in South Maui near Kihei and Wailea. It’s a snorkel site that is accessed right from the…







