Here I am in my snowshoes and gaiters at Foys Lake Overlook. Marlene For the first time, and I’ve been snowshoeing for five winters now, I snowshoed straight up the side of a mountain. The view of the valley was awesome and a passing snow shower enhanced the outing. It was my birthday and it […]
Life is an Adventure
Everywhere you look, life is an adventure.
Ice Fishing!
It’s a tough job drilling with a manual auger through 20 inches of ice. Twenty Inches of Ice! Drilling through 20 inches of ice (I am still amazed by this number) on a recent ice fishing outing was no easy task. After David drilled his hole and dropped his line, it was the girls turn to […]
Dreaming of Spring and Snowshoeing
When I looked out of the backdoor this morning, the blizzard was over. Left in its wake was fresh snow and arctic cold. I longed for spring and began to think of Logan Pass. Surely we will go up there as soon as the road is plowed and the pass accessible. It will probably be […]
Bar Stool Races in Martin City, The Video
Kalispell teen survives collision with out of control canoe, the driver, Bigfoot, may have been intoxicated. Isn’t that a great headline? And doesn’t it pique your interest? Don’t you feel compelled to watch the video below? Let’s face it. My husband David is witty. Always has been. He comes up with the most wonderful one […]
Cabin Fever Days in Martin City, Montana
It’s another beautiful day in Old Kalispell. It’s gray and warm at about 37 degrees. The rain that fell early this morning has turned into a wintry mix reminding us that old man winter isn’t finished with us yet. Standing at the kitchen sink I called to the girls to look at the big flakes […]
The Irony of Skijoring
Skijoring articles have been jumping out at me this week. I don’t mean that they are literally jumping off the page at me, just that I have read a couple of skijoring articles. I am using irony. According to M and E’s Algebra book, The principles of Algebra explained through the eyes of Fred. they […]
Would You Hike in 5 Degrees? A Winter Hike in Glacier National Park
Before we had our traditional black-eyed peas and cabbage for New Year’s dinner, we took a hike in Glacier. It was about 5 degrees, so we knew to bundle up like the Michelin Man. It was a pretty busy afternoon near Fish Creek and as we headed out onto the trail, a group of gals […]
Old Montana Prison Featured on Ghost Lab
Last July, we stayed overnight at the Budget Inn in Deer Lodge. We were on our way home from Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons. Before leaving town, we had a choice; visit The Old Montana Prison or tour the Grant-Kohrs Ranch. We opted for cowboys and cattlemen, The Grant-Kohrs Ranch House in Deer Lodge, Montana […]
Snowshoeing With Kids Along the Flathead River, Montana
Cold, brisk air beckoned us to play outdoors and the monochrome landscape along the Flathead River became the perfect winter play-land for snowshoeing. I know it looks downright cold and you may wonder why anyone would want to go outside in such bleak-looking conditions. My answer to that is: for the experience, to […]
Five Tips for Nude Hiking if you Aren’t Afraid of Being Arrested for Indecency
Nude Hiking Day is June 21 and is celebrated by naked hiking enthusiasts each summer. Seeing as some of you have encountered nude hikers on the trail, I decided to post some thoughts about this and also include 5 tips for a successful Nude Hiking Day. I first heard about Nude Hiking Day last year […]
