Good morning, Moose Jaw. We have enjoyed our time here, but we must be on our way. During the last few days, we have had a change in the schedule. The next few days are scheduled to be a Wyoming/South…
2018.06.16 What a Banff!
For breakfast in Canmore, Alberta, Canada, this morning, we required a walk across the parking lot from our condo to the Sav-On grocery store. They did have full size American-style grocery carts, but most people were either carrying or pushing…
2018.06.14 GNP Day 4 – Polebridge and Avalanche Lake
When you are up and awake first thing in the morning, you get to hear what a two-year-old says when they wake up. This morning, Ellery says, “Daddy! I wake up, Daddy!” So cute! Ellery likes to see pictures of…
2018.06.13 GNP Day 3 – Glaciers, Bears, Moose, and Mountain Goats
Last week my friend Jim told me about an ancient Chinese proverb: “The best time to plant a tree was 30 years ago. The second best time is today.” Back in 1910, Glacier National Park (GNP) had over 100 glaciers,…
2018.06.12 GNP Day 2 – Scenic Point Trail
I have owned a Day Hikes of Glacier National Park map guide for a year and a half. Today, we finally get to put it to use. In the weeks leading up to our trip, I had identified the Grinnell…
2018.06.11 GNP Day 1 – Trail of the Cedars
“Would you like some more coffee?” – Stephanie “Yes, I would. I’m not addicted to coffee, it’s just a habit” – KK Stephanie explored the path going from our rental house down to the Flathead River this morning. While walking…
2018.06.10 Sheridan WY and Crossing Montana
“From the hills of Kaycee, Wyoming, where life’s wooly and wild” That is the opening line of the Garth Brooks song “Good Ride Cowboy”. About an hour into our travels, we drove through Kaycee. Don’t blink! This is more of…
2017.08.29 Philadelphia History
After three straight travel days of getting up at 5am, it was nice to sleep in today. Our travel partners the next several days are old friends of my parents, Mike & Billie, and they were set to arrive late…
2015.07.03 Bear Lake Hike and Estes Park
The moment we decided on Alberta Falls for our family hike yesterday, Miles asked to go on a hike that was a little more challenging. We spent some time yesterday looking at the reviews for various hikes, and settled…
2015.07.02 Alberta Falls and Trail Ridge Road
The patio lawn furniture was wet when we got up, prompting some of us to speculate that it had rained overnight. Mallory set us straight by explaining that it was just “mountain dew”. Thank you, Mallory. The main attraction…