winter sports

I haven’t always loved winter. In fact, I still sometimes feel like my relationship with the season is somewhat precarious, but I’ve learned to embrace the things I can’t change in my…

If you share your life with a dog, you probably already know that winter poses some unique opportunities and challenges for adventuring. Most dogs, especially the young ones, don’t differentiate between beautiful…

Is there anything more magical and inviting than a misty, secluded hot spring on a cold winter day? Maybe, but I haven’t discovered it yet. An uncrowded thermal pool is my happy place. Too bad I…

The little slice of wilderness called Woodford State Park is nestled in the mountains of Southern Vermont. It’s not exactly a tourist destination, but it beckons to certain people with its quiet…

Does your family celebrate Christmas with a decked-out, real, live Christmas tree? Picking out and cutting our Christmas tree has been one of our favorite traditions since our kids were babies, and…

Is this the year you pack up your crew and head to the mountains for that long-anticipated winter vacation on the slopes?  If the answer is yes, then congratulations, you have just taken…

I’m going to continue my love affair with our national parks today and talk a little bit about romantic winter getaways (you know, for Valentine’s Day). Speaking of love – our national…

Skiing may be the most popular winter sport, but there are plenty of reasons why families aren’t willing to plan elaborate ski-slope vacations. Ski resorts are expensive and crowded, and skiing itself…

Welcome to another “Exploring my Hometown” guest post. Today I want to welcome Jim from Dig and Flow. Jim makes his home in Bozeman, Montana where he immerses himself in the world…

Do you have snow on the ground yet? We’re lucky to live very close to the mountains, so even though you can see the grass at home, it’s just a short drive…