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We Drove All the Way to Stanley for This?

“Travel isn’t always pretty. It isn’t always comfortable. But that’s okay. The journey changes you.” -Anthony Bourdain As summer quickly approaches, I can already feel the anticipation building — camping trips, family adventures overseas, long lazy summer days just waiting to be lived. I’m honestly buzzing with excitement thinking about everything we have planned. In justContinue reading “We Drove All the Way to Stanley for This?”

A Deadly Avalanche Helps Put Life & Death into Perspective

“If we remove all risk, do we also remove the very experiences that make life meaningful?” -Unknown It’s a brisk, early morning in mid-February, and I’m hugging Tony and three of our friends goodbye in the dark driveway. Jackson — who never wakes up before 8 — is somehow wide-awake, wrapped around his dad likeContinue reading “A Deadly Avalanche Helps Put Life & Death into Perspective”

You Won’t Know Unless You Go

The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek.” – Joseph Campbell You Won’t Know Unless You Go: It was a stormy Friday—cooler temps, sprinkling rain, and thunder rumbling in the distance. Not exactly ideal weather for heading out on a family backpacking trip. But August in Idaho is known for fast-moving mountainContinue reading “You Won’t Know Unless You Go “

I’ve Created A Monster 😬

“Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” -Dr. Seuss I’ve created a monster. Actually, two of them. They’re 5 and 7, and they’ve officially been bitten by the adventure and travel bug. What have I done?! 😅 The World is Your Oyster, Kids…Well, Actually Idaho This Time:Continue reading “I’ve Created A Monster 😬”