Meet you at the top! Normally I think of hiking and climbing as a summer activity like in the photo above. The mild weather this winter though, means hiking and climbing are a 12-month healthy family activity. As I write this, temps this weekend are expected to be 45...
Boots or Mattress Years ago as a young construction worker, an older co-worker pointed out to me that the two most important purchases I can make are a good mattress and good boots. As he said, “the biggest part of your life is either on your back or your feet.” I’m...
What’s better than a campfire in the summer? A campfire in winter! It’s cozy, warm and sticky gooey with a “s’more fest.” Be aware, you might start a tradition: “Can I have s'(ome) more Please!” I learned this year that...
Saturday Snapshot It’s tough not to go outside while social-distancing. Here’s one place that’s open for you to get out. It could be why so many families are taking advantage of warm afternoons to do a little exploring and learning. Many families go...
Have You Seen This in Person? Even some North Dakotans are surprised to see their state look like this. That photograph above is from northern Billings County and one of the marked and maintained gravel roads that runs east and west, Goat Pass Road. (Don’t ya...
Let me tell you a story about how we joined cowboys on a cattle drive A surprising find can reward you when you get off the beaten path — even a cattle drive. You know what it feels like to have a bug urging you to step away from the crowd to see what else is...