We hiked the 3-mile out-and-back Lost Creek Falls Trail for the first time during fall color season. What’s already a very beautiful wooded trail was made extra pretty with the bright reds and yellows. Here’s why you’ll want to check out this trail, too… What We Loved about Lost Creek Falls Trail The Blended Forest … Keep reading…
The best thing about camping in the Bighorn Mountains of northcentral Wyoming is you have all the beauty and wildlife with none of the crowds. Seriously. Our family has camped here twice now—once in the north half and once in the south half. Both were outstanding camping experiences. Campgrounds in the Bighorns There are a … Keep reading…
Do you look for beauty in the ordinary things of life? It’s easy to take “ordinary” beauty for granted. But it’s out there, and will enrich our souls if we slow down enough to look for it! Ordinary Beauty through the Eyes of Others Our fall color season is almost over here in central Minnesota. … Keep reading…
The creative folks at Outdoorsy took a concept that already works in one sphere—rental homes and rooms—and transferred it to a new sphere—the RV world. Brilliant! According to the RV Industry Association, 25 million Americans traveled by RV this past spring and summer of 2019 (read more here). Don’t have an RV? Well, now you … Keep reading…
Is Two Medicine the most beautifully-situated campground I’ve camped in yet? Yes. A resounding Yes! Two Medicine Campground in Glacier National Park has a stunning setting along Two Medicine Lake, surrounded by the mountain peaks this park is known for. Though big, it’s surprisingly quiet and even semi-private, depending on your site. When we were … Keep reading…
Did you know there’s a movement out there that’s researching and encouraging outdoor activity and nature as treatment for disease, instead of prescription drugs? It’s a thing—a growing thing. I’ve been getting emails inviting me to a conference put on by an organization called Shift. The theme this year (and last year) is “Outdoors RX.” … Keep reading…
There’s really just one drawback of visiting our most beautiful, popular natural resources: Everyone else is there, too! How do we visit these places like Yellowstone, Glacier, Banff, the Grand Canyon (and popular parks and nature destinations in your own state) and survive the crowds? We don’t want to not go, because these places are … Keep reading…
The Black Mountain Lookout hike (or Fire Tower Hike) in Wyoming’s Bighorn Mountains is wonderful—right up there with other hikes we’ve done in the West for both scenic views and altitude. The Bighorns in north-central Wyoming are a well-kept secret the locals are glad to keep that way. It’s national forest, not a national park, … Keep reading…
The Twin Falls and South Shore hikes at Two Medicine Lake in Glacier are moderate hikes amidst a stunning mountain landscape. This 9-mile combination loop hike starts and ends at Two Medicine Campground, circling the lake. Watch the short slideshow below, then keep reading… What’s So Amazing about Twin Falls & South Shore Trails Just … Keep reading…
Here’s some very good news about the connection between regular moderate exercise and longevity—not just a longer life, but a more enjoyable life… If you really don’t like to work out…or if, like me, you’re feeling your age more and more and just have to slow down a bit—this is for us! I recently came … Keep reading…