Bowling Ball Beach

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Photo by: Zeny Rosalina @iamzeny

Photo by: Zeny Rosalina @iamzeny

Schooner Gulch State Beach near Mendocino, California is also known as Bowling Ball Beach. It took millions of years for these sedimentary spheres to take shape. A process called “concretion,” is responsible for the mineral cements binding grains of sand and stone into large boulder formations. As beautiful as this beach appears, it can be tricky and in some areas impossible to navigate. If you decide to visit Bowling Ball Beach this summer, watch those ankles.

Weekend Design & Wellness Project

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Black Beaches

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Black beaches are colored by volcanic minerals and fragments from lava. Elements that give a black beach is stark contrast are; basalt, andesite and volcanic glass.

This weekend, look up the closest black beach to where you live and its history.

Here are 11 Black Beaches:

  1. BLACK SANDS BEACH, CALIFORNIA

  2. KAIMU, HAWAII

  3. PUNALU'U BEACH, HAWAII

  4. KEAWAIKI BAY, HAWAII

  5. KAREKARE BEACH, NEW ZEALAND

  6. BALI, INDONESIA

  7. TAHITI, FRENCH POLYNESIA

  8. PERISSA BEACH, GREECE

  9. STOKKSNES, ICELAND

  10. DIAMOND BEACH, ICELAND

  11. REYNISFJARA, ICELAND

Cenote

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Photo by: Jared Rice @jareddrice

Photo by: Jared Rice @jareddrice

A cenote is “a deep sinkhole in limestone with a pool at the bottom that is found especially in Yucatán.”

A cenote is the result of collapsed limestone which exposes water beneath.

There are four classifications of cenotes; ancient, cavern, semi-open and open. The more open the cenote indicates how long ago it was formed.

Take caution when visiting a cenote as some are prone to caving into the water below and could possibly be fatal for explorers.

  • Side note: The ancient Maya used cenotes as a water source and sacrificial offerings.

Weekend Design & Wellness Project

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This weekend, plan a dream vacation anywhere in the world. Then create a more realistic vacation or staycation including versions to your dream vacation adventures. For example, if you dream of visiting a European city, but you live on the east coast of the US, you could plan a road trip or book a 1 hour flight to Montreal, Canada. Old Montreal looks and feels like a quaint European city and is a heck of a lot closer than Europe. Another example is if you enjoy camping, but not the preparation involved then create a retreat in your own backyard. Set up tents, build a bonfire and throw up some twinkle lights for a backyard glamping trip. Whatever your dream vacation looks like, enjoy the planning process and stay present for those special moments whether alone or with loved ones.

Create Your Vacation

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Time to plan your perfect vacation! Think big, then work your way back down to a similar yet doable plan that will fit within your timeframe and budget. Always set a little fun money aside for a special experience or an unexpected adventure that may arise. If you’re traveling with a partner or a group of friends, schedule some alone time for yourself. It’s okay to part ways for a little excursion of your own. It may actually be great to plan independent adventures to then meet up afterwards and share your experiences. It’s important to grow as individuals to grow together as a couple or group of friends. Happy planning!

Photo by: Link Hoang @linkhoang

Photo by: Link Hoang @linkhoang