Most summers, you'll find us traveling - to hike, to camp, to bike and to visit family. There have even been some summers when we've traveled to ski. Not this year. This summer is the summer of puppy. Puppy Love? I haven't had a puppy since I was in middle school. Our most recent beloved dog, the first that my husband, sons and I had together died in April at 15 years of … [Read More...]
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Summer at Ski Resorts: Five Bucket List Experiences for Families
Summer is short. And while that's great news for those of us who love winter and live to ski, it's bad news for those of us who want to experience everything warm weather offers. While we won't be experiencing all of these adventures this summer, we wish we … [Read More...]
Slant Skis: Handcrafted Skis from Lake Tahoe
A few years ago, my sons and I skied Squaw Valley and visited the Slant Skis factory. Josh Bennett, the company founder, gave us a tour and we learned a lot about how skis are designed and built. And while I had every intention of writing about this … [Read More...]
Don’t Suffer: Tips for Getting Through Hard Times (Book Giveaway)
Over the years, I've had friends who have suffered. Some have had miscarriages. Others have lost loved ones. Some have had health challenges and some have had children pass away. Over the years, my family and I have suffered, as well. There was the six … [Read More...]
Five Most Breathtaking European Mountain Bike Trails
A guest post from Amanda Wilks of MountainBikesReviewed.com. Mountain biking is one of summer's favorite pursuits. It's popular for many reasons, not in the least that it allows you to get an excellent workout, while exploring unfamiliar places and … [Read More...]
National Trails Day: Tips for Hiking with Kids and Teens
Saturday was National Trails Day. I know, you might be thinking (as I often do), "seriously, is there a national day for everything?" Trails, however, are a good thing. So in honor a National Trails Day, a short look at the basics of hiking with kids … [Read More...]
Six Lessons Skiing Teaches Us
Whether you call it graduation or commencement, spring is the time when we celebrate milestones reached by our children and young adults. Having recently attended a high school graduation, I found myself thinking about what I would say if ever called upon … [Read More...]
