Our Home, a Chalet in Truckee
November 14, 2013
We moved in about a week after arriving in Tahoe. Finding good housing was not an easy task, but after looking at many good options we found one that was warm, comfortable, fully furnished and would not break the bank. We did not want to spend all of our money on rent, as there is […]
Mountain Biking in Vernal, Utah – for my birthday!
October 11, 2013
Waking up in the desert on my birthday was special, but being able to ride out of our campsite with direct access to fifty miles of single track is even better. We got to an early start, but only after a large potatoes/onions/eggs and bacon breakfast, complete with coffee filtered through a paper towel (broken […]
Steamboat, visiting Buddy!
October 11, 2013
Amira and I spend a few days in Steamboat, Colorado visiting our good friend Buddy who moved out to steamboat a few years ago from Vermont. We went to the strawberry park hot springs, had some great breakfasts, and watched the Bronco’s beat the Cowboys at Carls Tavern. We also conquered the ‘Devils Triangle’ as […]
Jackson, Wyoming Hot Springs & Mountain Biking in the Tetons
October 11, 2013
After a whirlwind tour of Yellowstone, we cruised down to Jackson to stay with Matt Lovely for a few days. We went out with Matt and some friends to a natural hot spring near a waterfall. The location required us to cross a very cold river that was about two feet deep and forty feet […]
Amira explores the Caverns of Whitehall, Montana
October 10, 2013
The “Lewis and Clark” Caverns are located in southeastern Jefferson County, Montana. South of Three Forks and west of Bozeman. The namesake for the caverns was granted by President Theodore Roosevelt even though Louis and Clark and not discovered them. They did however pass through the area, documenting and sketching mineral rich areas of Montana. […]
Yellowstone National Park
October 2, 2013
It was a rainy, dreary day when we approached the north entrance of Yellowstone National Park. We unknowingly arrived just hours before the government shutdown was announced to occur at midnight, an action which would directly affect many national parks around the country. Apparently congress feels that the first order of action in cutting […]
Hiking Mt Blackmore, A week in Montana
September 30, 2013
Met up with Payde Stockman for a great day hike up Mt. Blackmore – Craig Saturday, September 28, 2013 Today, Kyle, Amanda, Craig and his friend, Payde (from Wolfeboro) and I hiked Mount Blackmore. Payde has been living in Montana for a number of years now, and was the one to suggest this particular hike […]
Roosevelt National Park – Medora, North Dakota
September 21, 2013
Undoubtedly a highlight of the trip thus far, Craig and I spent 2 nights in the Cottonwood Campground of the Theodore Roosevelt National Park (South Unit) in Medora, North Dakota. There were numerous aspects of this visit that made it unforgettable. We had left Minnesota early Thursday (9-19) morning–on the road headed for North Dakota by […]
Ironton, Minnesota – Cayuna Lakes Mountain Bike Trail Network
September 19, 2013
The Trail Network in Ironton was developed in 2011 as a way to bring new commerce to the area, has been a wild success. The well thought out trail system is built upon a foundation of Clay and Iron tailings which make an ideal, durable surface for riding. The network has several sub-sections, and […]
A Day in Chicago – Thanks for having us Brandon!
September 18, 2013
We rolled into West Eastwood Ave in Chicago at 4:45 am, which turned out to be an ideal time to drive into the city with absolutely zero traffic on the roads. Amira and I had driven through the night instead of camping, and had gone from Yale to Chicago non stop. Craig drove the […]
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