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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Photo by: Mo @ meid88

Photo by: Mo @ meid88

Pink Beaches! Foraminifera are tiny single-celled red organisms that grow beneath the coral reefs. The water mixes with these organisms causing the sand to wash up pink on land. How close do you live to the nearest Pink Beach?

Here are 11 Pink Beaches from around the world:

  1. Pfeiffer Beach, Big Sur, California

  2. Pink Sands Beach, The Bahamas

  3. Harbour Island, The Bahamas

  4. Horseshoe Bay Beach, Bermuda

  5. Pink Beaches of Barbuda

  6. Crane Beach, Barbados

  7. Pink Beach, Indonesia

  8. Tangsi Beach, Indonesia

  9. Elafonissi Beach, Greece

  10. Balos Bay, Crete, Greece

  11. Beaches of Great Santa Cruz Island, Philippines.

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Glass Beach

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Photo by: Joshua Sortino @sortino

Photo by: Joshua Sortino @sortino

What started as a dumping ground has become home to tumbled treasures. Glass Beach in Fort Bragg, California is home to colorful, former glass bottles mixed in with pebbles and stones. If a visit to this spectacular beach is on the bucket list, please refrain from collecting the sea glass gems as it is discouraged. Over the years, travelers have depleted the once abundantly covered beach for souvenirs. Other glass beaches to visit are Benicia, California and Eleele, Hawaii.

Camping & Glamping Gear

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SUMMER CAMPING OR GLAMPING TIME!

Whether your an avid back country explorer with wilderness training or a self described “indoor cat” that requires a few home comforts to enjoy the outdoors, there are products and locations for any style of camper. First, think about how you’d like to experience the great outdoors. Decide if you’ll be hiking, rafting or climbing on this trip to determine the appropriate gear that will be needed. Try to borrow as much as possible from friends and family as outdoor equipment can add up quickly if your camping on a budget. If other campers will be joining you, be sure to find out if they are looking for back country camping or just off the road camp sites. Once all of the details of planning, coordinating and stocking up safety supplies, you can relax and enjoy the adventure and reap the many health benefits from being in nature.

Here are some well-designed camping and glamping products:

Kelty 2 person backpack tent has 5 start reviews for durability and ease of use.

Osprey Hikelite 32 Backpack

++COT W/AIRBED QUEEN

Camp Chef Propane Camp Oven and Stove

Bass Pro Shops Eclipse XL Padded Club Chair

A-Frame Architecture

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An A-frame structure consists of two similarly sized beams arranged in a 45 degree angle or less, meeting at the top creating a peak. This style of home has been surging over the past few years as vacation rentals and “glamping” spots around the world. There are many kits for sale to create your own A-frame home or retreat in sizes ranging from shed to chalet.

Photo by: Karsten Wingert @karsten116This is not a photo of the Lokal A-Frame Cabin

Photo by: Karsten Wingert @karsten116

This is not a photo of the Lokal A-Frame Cabin

If you’re interest is “peaked” (sorry) and you’d like to stay in an A-frame structure, check out the Lokal A-Frame Cabin in Maurice River, New Jersey

Chad and Courtney Ludeman, husband-and-wife team and creators of Lokal Hotels have poured their hearts into each property making Philadelphia and New Jersey more attractive travel destinations. Each location is filled with locally sourced furniture, accessories and amenities, from coffee and soap to knives and mugs. If you can’t make it to the east coast this year visit the stay lokal website to bring Lokal Hotels to your home.

The description below is directly from the Lokal Hotel site.

“For our first foray into boutique vacation homes, we chose an A-Frame cabin located on 2.5 quiet acres in South Jersey with frontage on the Maurice River. The cabin is located about 50 minutes from Philly and 20-30 minutes to many of the popular shore towns of Southern Jersey.

This cabin was built in the 60’s from California Redwood and we completely overhauled it with a Scandinavian Modern interior design. The building was also fully insulated and had all mechanicals updated for modern comfort.

The home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and sleeps a maximum of 8 fine folks. Perfect for two families or a group of friends. There is a commercial kitchen, 2 fire pits, a huge rear deck with wood-fired hot tub and a makeshift private beach along the river.”