Minnesota Monthly Adventure – Fritz Loven Park, Lake Shore

One of my family’s favorite places to go exploring in our area is Fritz Loven Park in Lake Shore, Minnesota. This is truly a hidden gem of the Brainerd Lakes area. This park was named after a man, named Fritz Loven, who wanted the public to continue to enjoy his beautiful land after his passing. …

5 Ways to Practice Yoga WHILE Hiking -Without Doing Any “Yoga”

When people think of yoga, they generally think of a form of exercise. Yoga is way more than that! Yoga is really about the way you live your life, it is in our everyday experiences and interactions. Yes, within yoga there are exercises, or postures you can do to build strength and stamina, amongst other …

Winter, Wildlife, and Wise Words

Today I am sharing some of my favorite quotes about winter, accompanied by my photography of wildlife, and winter sunsets. I hope you enjoy! "What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness." - John Steinbeck "In the depths of winter, I finally learned that within me there …

Travel After Kids – YES You Can! 5 Tips on How

When it came time for me to start thinking about having kids a lot went through my mind. I was coming up on 30 and I had always wanted to be a mother, and my husband had always wanted kids, but now it seemed SO HARD, it felt like I would have to give up …

15 Quotes for Couples Who Adventure Together

Hello Friends! With Valentines Day just around the corner I thought I would share some of my favorite quotes for couples who adventure together. I hope you enjoy! "Find love with someone who loves your free spirit, someone who has no intention of restricting your wild side but someone who wants to set it free, …

5 Tips for a Stress Free Road Trip – With Kids

Let’s be real, I can’t promise you an actual STRESS FREE road trip with kids, but I can give you 5 tips to help make it less stressful! I drive A LOT, I am a stay at home mom, and I live in the woods of northern Minnesota. It takes me 30 minutes to get …

Learning to Snowboard in Colorado – A Valentines Day Vacation

Some friends invited my husband and me on a snowboarding trip to Colorado over Valentines Day years back, and even though I had no idea how to snowboard and my husband hadn’t been in eight years, we quickly accepted the offer.  I had six weeks to quickly figure out this snowboarding thing, so I decided …

5 Big Reasons to Hit the Trail on your Next Vacation

I am a huge fan of hiking while on vacation. Basically, everywhere I have ever traveled I have done some type of a hike. These adventures have left me with amazing memories. From short hikes in city parks all over the world, to the top of mountains, to historic military forts, I have seen SO …

5 Tips to Help you Conquer Angels Landing – Zion National Park

The Angels Landing Trail is one of the most famous and thrilling hikes in the national park system. Many people travel to Zion National Park in Utah for this hike alone. This was a life-changing hike. It is not only the view at the end that is amazing; it is the whole experience of getting …

Monthly Minnesota Adventure – Gooseberry Falls State Park

Minnesota is full natural beauty. The state is known for its stellar park systems and beautiful lakes. In my opinion some of the very best parks in the state are also located on the biggest lake we have, Lake Superior. Located in the northeast part of our state, There is a whole chain of Minnesota State Parks …