Beyond The Parks

2014 "Haunt Season" Guide

2014 "Haunt Season" Guide

Tis the season ... no, not that one, the better one. It's time for Haunt Season, Horror Season, Fright Season ... whatever season you want to call it. It's time to get scared!! Below you will find a...

Isn't this supposed to be a fun hobby? 

Isn't this supposed to be a fun hobby? 

I don't typically write opinion pieces on the site, I don't really like to. I started this site to have fun, and really, it all happened by accident. There are a LOT of Theme Park related sites out...

Gregg runs in a Tutu for a great cause

Gregg runs in a Tutu for a great cause

A couple of weeks ago I ran my 3rd consecutive Hollywood Half Marathon. I'm normally the type of person who just shows up for a race in my normal running clothes, is all business and then heads home....

The Getty Villa - Part 2

The Getty Villa - Part 2

This is part 2 of our trip to the Getty Villa for our 18th Anniversary. if you missed Part 1 you can see the pictures here. As I mentioned in Part 1 of the update, we were both completely amazed at how...

The Getty Villa - Part 1

The Getty Villa - Part 1

This year my wife and I celebrated our 18th Wedding Anniversary at the Getty Villa. We had been wanting to get out to the Villa for a few years and were finally able to. The Villa is absolutely breathtaking....

Typhoon Haiyan Relief - How you can help

Typhoon Haiyan Relief - How you can help

I had the privilege to go to the Philippines a few years ago on a business trip. The people in my class were terrific and they treated me like family which helped since I was so far away from my own...