by Marlene It’s time again for the RMKK – year in review. January took us to Big Mountain Ski Resort in Whitefish, Montana where we took an avalanche safety class. We learned a lot and did some hands on training with beacons in a simulated rescue. The lesson on hoar frost was interesting […]
M and E
Happy 13th Birthday M!
Today is M’s 13th birthday! She is officially a teenager. As they say, “How time flies”! It seems like yesterday that we were backpacking her on trails and watching her peck out a story on the computer. Hiking since she was a baby, she has seen some extraordinary scenery, first from the comfort of a […]
Lunch in a Strawberry Patch
Hiking the Strawberry Lake Trail and Having Lunch in a Strawberry Patch Finally, we reached the alpine lake at the top of the mountain. Mom led us to a clearing with short bushes surrounding us. It was protected from the harsh wind and it was the best place in the whole area to eat […]
The Weather
by Marlene The Pond at Woodland Park – Kalispell, Montana If you follow this blog, you know that I occasionally talk about the weather. That’s because I have found that people are curious about Montana weather. I’ve been asked about the weather by those romanticizing about it and scoffed at by those who think Montana […]
Discover the Fun of Geocaching
An ammo cache filled with trinkets Discover the Fun of Geocaching Have you discovered the fun of geocaching? If not, I highly recommend it. Kids of all ages are captivated with the thought of finding treasure, and it’s an inexpensive and fun way for the whole family to enjoy themselves. What is Geocaching? Geocaching […]
Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep
Ram displays horns at Logan Pass, Glacier National Park by Marlene The American argali, more commonly known as bighorn sheep, roam in the higher elevations of the Rocky Mountains. The males, or rams, are known for their impressive curved horns. The horns, or growths, are a status symbol for the male sheep and are used […]
Freebies
Freebies…gotta love em! And the free pass to Woodland Waterpark is one of the best…if you live in the Flathead Valley that is. All M & E had to do was join the summer reading program, and read a measly 10 hours to get the swim pass. M & E like to read, so it […]
Happy Trails, Mr. Nerison
David, the girls, and I were out for an evening stroll when we passed a man with bandages wrapped around his leg. Of course I noticed, as it will be 4 weeks tomorrow that I sprained my ankle. Going in opposite directions, we exchanged greetings and kept walking. His face was familiar, but […]
Happy Father’s Day
Father’s Day is Sunday. Don’t get Dad a shoe cake, neck tie, or Polo shirt. Get him something he really wants. If you’ve been listening over the years, your dad has probably given you hints or told you flat out what he wants. My dad has a bad back, so new golf balls are […]
It’s Hot, or Not?
Our tomato plants Since we think the dry 80 degree weather around here is really hot, Dad proved to us that we were wrong. He gave us a speech on how back in the New Orleans area of Louisiana, where we come from, it is much hotter. He told how 100 degrees here, doesn’t […]
