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07/09/2024

🍂 Early to mid-October is the perfect time to soak in the stunning fall colors of Appalachia!

🍁🌄 Check out these top spots for epic foliage views:

🍃 Blue Ridge Parkway (Asheville, South, and Virginia)
🍂 Shenandoah National Park
🌲 New River Gorge National Park
🍁 Great Smoky Mountains

Interactive maps, GPS tours, Travel Guides, Itineraries, and so much more! We’ve got the planning covered so you can dive right into the adventure. 🗺️✨

➡️ Click the link for the best fall travel tips & destinations! https://www.shakaguide.com/tours?region=18&filterPopup=destination

04/09/2024

Kauai is the oldest Hawaiian island by a million year margin. If the soil could speak, it’s stories would fill volumes. When you visit these sites you’ll uncover this island’s past, and delve into its culture, leaving you with a deeper appreciation for Kauai and Hawaii.

🗺️ Our Top Historic Sites:

Waimea Canyon: Known as the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific," this 14-mile-long, 3,600-foot-deep wonder is a sight like no other in Hawaii.

Kilauea Lighthouse: Once a guiding light for ships, now a National Wildlife Refuge – a must-see on Kauai’s northernmost point.

Wailua River State Park: Home to ancient heiaus, petroglyphs, and sacred sites, offering a profound glimpse into Hawaiian spirituality and culture.

What did we miss? Comment down below ⬇️

🌺 Click the link to explore the full list of 10 Must-Visit Historic Sites in Kauai https://www.shakaguide.com/article/kauai/10-must-visit-historic-sites-in-kauai

30/08/2024

🌞 Goodbye Summer, Hello Savings!

Get ready to explore and save BIG! 🤑 Click the link in bio to snag 30% off Tour Bundles! 🌴🏞️🌵

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California 🌊
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Appalachia 🌄
Yellowstone 🐾
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28/08/2024

We’re excited to announce our partnership with the Joshua Tree National Park Association! 🌵🎉

🐏 Save the date for the Bighorn Benefit Dinner & Auction on September 28th at the Campbell House Inn in Twentynine Palms. This event supports the Desert Bighorn Sheep Monitoring Program in Joshua Tree National Park.

Don’t miss out—grab your tickets and get all the details through the link in ’s bio. See you there!

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25/08/2024

Hawaii is the Rainbow State for a reason. 🌈 From vibrant blues to fiery reds, Hawaii's colors are magic.

What's your favorite color? Drop it in the comments and let us know which Hawaii shade speaks to you! 🌺👇

24/08/2024

Save this post for your Yellowstone trip! 🚗💨 Yellowstone might be HUGE, but it can also get CROWDED! No worries—we’ve scouted out the roads less traveled for you 😉

🚧 Less-Traveled Stops:
- Fishing Bridge
- Lake Butte Overlook
- Soda Butte
- John D. Rockefeller Memorial Parkway

🔥 Hidden Geothermal Gems:
- Biscuit Basin
- Mud Volcano
- Fountain Flats
- Firehole Lake

🌟 Unusual Finds:
- Roaring Mountain
- Maiden’s Grave and Spring
- Petrified Tree
- Firehole River

And that’s just scratching the surface! With Shaka Guide, you'll discover even more hidden gems, hikes, waterfalls, and exhibits. Click the link in and start your adventure today! 🗺️ https://www.shakaguide.com/article/yellowstone/hidden-gems-yellowstone

21/08/2024

📍 Kapalua, Maui 🌺

Save this post and send it to a friend who is going to Maui. Craving a refined, upscale escape? Kapalua is your dream spot! 🌴 Luxurious stays, stunning natural beauty, and less touristy vibes. 🌊

Kapalua Bay 🐢 - Ideal for beginners snorklers & kids! Calm waters, and you're likely to spot sea turtles, eels, and tropical fish.

Kapalua Coastal Trail 🌅 - A scenic 1.7-mile walk along the shore. Up for more? Continue on the 5.7-mile Mahana Ridge Trail!

Golf & Tennis ⛳🎾 - Tee off at The Bay Course or the larger Plantation Course. Tennis lover? The Kapalua Tennis Garden offers 10 hard courts with stunning views!

More Adventures 🌊 - Zipline, kayak, snorkel, stand-up paddleboard, or surf at Oneloa Bay. Explore trails, Napili Bay, Honokeana Bay, and Oneloa Beach!

✨ Click the link in bio for your Kapalua Travel Guide!

20/08/2024

If your ready to explore the best of Maui, drop a 🌺 in the comments.

Here are some of our favorite scenic spots you can't miss:

🌅 Haleakala for sunrise or sunset
🌴 Road to Hana
🏞️ Iao Valley
🌳 Pipiwai Trail
🏖️ Ho'okipa Beach..and so much more!

✨👉 Dive into all these breathtaking locations and more by clicking the link 🤙 https://www.shakaguide.com/article/maui/must-see-scenic-spots-in-maui

17/08/2024

Happy Friday 🌴 Can you name which Hawaiian island this is?
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👉 Click the link in bio for Which Hawaiian Island is Best for You.

13/08/2024

Ready for an adventure in Lake Tahoe? 🌲✨ Tag a friend who needs to see this! Here are some of our favorite hikes you can’t miss:

🥾 Cave Rock Trail: 1.6 miles round trip. Easy to follow and offers stunning views.

💧 Eagle Falls Trail: 2.5 miles round trip. Best in spring or summer for strong waterfalls.

🏞️ Rubicon Trail: Scenic trail with lake and mountain views. Moderate with some challenges.

🌳 Tunnel Creek & Flume Trails: 4.8 miles out-and-back with a gorgeous vista point.

🌈 Rainbow Trail: 1.7-mile loop through meadows and forests, featuring a viewing tank to see underwater creek life!

Click the link for the full list of the best hikes in Lake Tahoe! https://www.shakaguide.com/article/lake-tahoe/hikes-in-lake-tahoe

What did we miss? Comment favorite Lake Tahoe hike?👇✨

08/08/2024

Today marks one year since the devastating Maui wildfire. As we reflect on this day, our hearts are with all those affected. We honor the resilience and strength the Maui community has shown in the face of such adversity.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who helped raise funds for donations last year. Your generosity has made a meaningful impact.

If you would like to continue supporting the community, Maui United Way is still accepting donations for Lahaina. Your contributions aid recovery efforts and help build programs that support children and families throughout Maui. Click the link in bio for more information.

Let’s keep supporting and uplifting each other as we move forward together.

07/08/2024

Reflection Canyon, Utah, USA 😍!Have you ever been here ? Add this Utah road-trip to your bucketlist 🏜️🤯
Drop a ❤️ in the comments if you loved this post.

👉 There are so many places to visit in Utah and has them all! Click the link in bio to start planning your Utah Roadtrip Today!
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06/08/2024

What's your favorite thing to do in East Oahu? 🌺 Here are a couple of our favs:

Snorkel at Hanauma Bay 🐠
Check out the views from Halona Blowhole 🌊
Hike Makapu'u Lighthouse Trail 🌅
Relax at Kailua 🏖️

East Oahu has so much to offer! With , you can hike two inactive volcanoes, explore seven beaches, snorkel at one of the island’s top spots, and visit a 400-acre botanical garden. Plus, enjoy lookout points, historic sites, and endless photo ops! 📸

Click the link for the full East Oahu Shoreline Drive Itinerary 🚗🌺 https://www.shakaguide.com/article/oahu/east-oahu-shoreline-drive-itinerary

31/07/2024

Save this post for when you visit the Grand Canyon! 🌄 The Grand Canyon South Rim has something for everyone. Check out some of the best spots:

📸 Top Photography Locations:
- Mather Point
- Yavapai Point
- Yaki Point

🥾 Must-Do Hikes:
- Bright Angel Trail - 15.6 miles (roundtrip)
- River Trail - 1.7 miles (one-way)
- Plateau Point - 3 miles (roundtrip)
- Grandview Trail 12 miles (roundtrip, looping)

🚗 Explore with Shaka Guide:
- Our South Rim tour guides you to all the iconic spots, complete with unforgettable songs, stories, and tips to make your trip seamless.

👉 And so much more! Click the link for "20 Things to Do at the Grand Canyon South Rim"! 🎉🗺️ https://www.shakaguide.com/article/grand-canyon/things-to-do-grand-canyon-south-rim

28/07/2024

Each island is so unique with it's own vibe. Send this to a friend you want to go to Hawaii with 😍

Not sure which one? Click the linkfor a "Hawaii Guide: Which Island is Best for You and When Should You Visit" https://www.shakaguide.com/article/hawaii/hawaii-islands-guide

Each of the Hawaiian Islands is paradise in its own way. This guide will help you find the best island in Hawaii for your visit!

26/07/2024

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25/07/2024

What did we miss? 🌴

Here are a couple of our fav spots on Oahu's North Shore:

Sunset Beach 🌅
Waimea Bay 🏖️
Banzai Pipeline 🌊
Sharks Cove 🦈
Discover these and more with our Legendary North Shore Loop Tour. Click the link in to learn more! 🚗✨ https://www.shakaguide.com/article/oahu/shaka-guides-legendary-north-shore-loop-itinerary

24/07/2024

Have you ever driven on the Road to Hana? Send this to a friend who might need a virtual guide while on Maui🌴✨

Explore Hawaii like never before with Shaka Guide! Our tours are packed with stunning scenery, fascinating stories, and local tips that make your trip unforgettable. 🌊🏝️ From the classic Road to Hana to iconic spots across the islands, let Shaka Guide be your ultimate travel companion. 🚗✨

👉 💰 We're offering 25% off ALL Hawaii bundles! Just use code HAWAIISUMMER25 at checkout. Valid NOW until 07/28/24

Don't miss out on this incredible deal and start planning your dream Hawaiian adventure today! 🌸🎧

22/07/2024

Tag a friend you want to go here with! 🌺 Waianapanapa State Park is home to Maui's famous black sand beach (Honokalani) 🖤. As of March 1st, 2021, advanced reservations are required. 📅 Click the link in bio to learn how to make a reservation.

Here are some things to do in the park:

1. Explore a lava tube 🌋
2. Swim (but be careful) 🏊‍♀️
3. Check out a blowhole 💨
4. Look at the sea arch 🌊
5. Hike 🚶‍♂️
6. Camp ⛺️
👉 Click the link for the FULL "Waianapanapa State Park Travel Guide" 🌴 https://www.shakaguide.com/article/maui/waianapanapa-state-park-travel-guide

21/07/2024

Kauai has some of the best snorkeling conditions in the world! If you’re visiting, take some time to explore the colorful tropical fish and sea life. 🐠🌊🌴

North Shore Kauai:
1. 🌺 Anini Beach
2. 🌿 Hideaway Beach
3. 🏝️ Tunnels Beach
4. 🌊 Ke'e Beach

South Shore Kauai:
5. 🏖️ Poipu Beach Park
6. 🌞 Prince Kuhio Beach
7. 🌅 Salt Pond Park

East Shore Kauai:
8. 🌴 Lydgate State Park
9. 🐟 Larsen's Beach

👉 Click the link to explore the Top Kauai Snorkel Spots and learn about ocean safety! 🌊 https://www.shakaguide.com/article/kauai/kauai-snorkel-spots

19/07/2024

Save this post for your trip to Oahu! 🌺✨ Hawaii’s botanical gardens are an absolute must-see!

Here are some of our favs:

🌿 Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden - A 400-acre garden in Kaneohe, perfect for picnics and scenery. Lots of fish and ducks! Great for camping Friday to Monday. Reserve a campsite through the link in 's bio.

🌴 Foster Botanical Garden - Close to Waikiki, featuring a conservatory, butterfly garden, palm garden, and prehistoric Glen Cycad Collection.

🌸 Waimea Valley Botanical Garden - Home to over 5,000 species of plants and includes a short hike to a waterfall where you can swim.

🎓 University of Hawaii at Manoa - The campus is a botanical garden! Don’t miss the beautiful Japanese garden off East-West Road.

What did we miss? Comment below! ⬇️
👉Click the link to learn more! https://www.shakaguide.com/article/oahu/4-botanical-gardens-on-oahu-so-relaxing-youll-never-wanna-leaf

18/07/2024

El Captain is a very popular place in Yosemite National Park. This giant hunk of granite rises over 3,000 feet above the valley floor. Dr. Lafayette Bunnell, gave it the name El Capitan. It means “the chief” in Spanish.

But the Ahwahneechee tribe has another name for it: Tu-tok-a-nu-la, or Measuring Worm Stone.

As the legend goes, Mother Grizzly Bear took her cubs to the Merced River. Tired from playing, the cubs napped on a rock that magically grew into a giant cliff. Mother Grizzly Bear couldn't find her cubs and asked the animals for help. They all tried to climb the cliff but failed. Then a tiny inchworm offered to help. While chanting "tu-tok, tu-tok" (inch by inch), the inchworm climbed up and guided the cubs safely down. To honor the inchworm, the mountain was named Tu-tok-a-nu-la, or Measuring Worm Stone, which is the Ahwahneechee name for El Capitan.

Click the link in to listen to the full story! https://www.shakaguide.com/article/yosemite/the-origin-of-el-capitan

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17/07/2024

Save this post for your next trip to the Big Island of Hawaii! 🌺 We know how challenging it can be traveling with your keiki. But don't worry, we've put together a list to make your trip as smooth as possible.

Here are some of our favorite activities:
🍉 Picnic at Akaka Falls
🥾 Hike Thurston Lava Tube
✨ Stargaze at Mauna Kea
🏖️ Relax at a Black Sand Beach (Punalu'u Beach)
📲 Explore with the Shaka Guide App..and much more!

Click the link for "The Best Family-Friendly Activities on Big Island." https://www.shakaguide.com/article/big-island/family-friendly-activities-on-big-island

What did we miss? Comment below! ⬇️

12/07/2024

🚨 NEW TOUR ALERT! 🚨 Calling all California lovers!
Sequoia National Park, is the second oldest national park in the U.S. and was the first ever created to protect a living organism—the giant sequoia tree! 🌲

Sequoia National Park Tour Includes:

🥾 Hiking Trails
🌄 Panoramic Vistas
🦌 Diverse Wildlife
🌿 And so much more of Mother Nature’s beauty!
👉Click the link in for the Sequoia National Park Itinerary https://www.shakaguide.com/article/sequoia/sequoia-national-park-itinerary

What is something you love about California? Comment Below⬇️

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04/07/2024

🎆 Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸 We hope you're having an amazing day! 🌟 Celebrate with us and Spin to Win a discount by clicking the link https://app.monstercampaigns.com/c/gzgf6gzvm8n2yplbnl3m/
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03/07/2024

🇺🇸🎇 Where are you heading for the 4th of July? Tag a friend and make epic plans together! 🎉✨

Looking for more fun over the Holiday weekend? Click the link in for the Best 39 Things to Do on Oahu! 🌴🎆 https://loom.ly/Xmk0GzY

02/07/2024

Shaka Guide takes the Midwest! 🚗✨ Introducing 3 New Exciting Tours:

𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 & 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫
🏞️ Marvel at the colossal faces of four U.S. presidents at Mount Rushmore.
🐎 Explore the ongoing Crazy Horse Memorial.
🌌 Experience the subterranean wonders of Wind Cave National Park.

𝐁𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫
🚀 Explore Cold War history at Minuteman Missile Historic Site.
🌵 Hike the Door Trail for stunning Badlands views.
🦌 Drive Sage Creek Rim Road for wildlife sightings.

𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐨𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐭 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫
🏠 Visit Theodore Roosevelt's Maltese Cross Cabin.
🐾 Witness Prairie Dog Metropolis.
🌅 Enjoy panoramic views from Boicourt Overlook.

And so much more! 🌲 Adventure awaits! Which tour will you choose? 🌄👀
👉Click the link in to explore all these locations and more: https://www.shakaguide.com/tours?region=20

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28/06/2024

LAST CHANCE TO ENTER! 🎉 We are picking our favorite comments so make them count. 😎🤙

Enter for a chance to win:
🏞️ National Park Annual Pass – Access to all national parks for the rest of the year! ($80 Value) 

🚗 Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Park 
Bundle – GPS Audio tours with amazing stories to go along with your Yellowstone Roadtrip! Tours never expire & can be used anytime.

👕 New Shaka Guide National Park T-shirt! 

Here’s how to enter:
1️⃣ Follow
2️⃣ Comment your favorite Yellowstone story or what your excited to see there.
3️⃣ Tag 3 friends you want to win too!

🏆 3 Winners announced on Monday, July 1st, 2024! Good luck!

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28/06/2024

The Heart of Maui. Comment a 💙 if you love Maui!

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25/06/2024

‼️GIVEAWAY ALERT‼️ 🦬🦌🏞️

Enter for a chance to win:
🏞️ National Park Annual Pass – Access to all national parks for the rest of the year! ($80 Value)

🚗 Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Park Bundle – GPS Audio tours with amazing stories to go along with your Yellowstone Roadtrip! Tours never expire & can be used anytime.($18+ Value)

👕New Shaka Guide National Park T-shirt! ($10+ Value)

Here’s how to enter:
1️⃣ Follow
2️⃣ Comment your favorite Yellowstone story
3️⃣ Tag 3 friends you want to win too!

🏆 3 Winners announced on Monday, July 1st, 2024! Good luck!

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