We had talked about getting a combo grill + smoker for about ten years. Immediately after moving to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho in September 2024, we ordered one; it was actually delivered to the house before we even arrived. Over the years, we’ve had plenty of time to research the numerous brands and types available. Most … Continue reading RECTEQ ROAD WARRIOR 340P WOOD PELLET GRILL
Our first winter in Northern Idaho was surprising and a little disappointing because there was not much snow. We had a lot of fun with what we were able to do, but we just couldn’t do enough of it since we were restricted to the weekends due to work. And, the snow started late in … Continue reading Spring Hike: Antelope Lake
We are enjoying the little amount of snow that we currently have here in Northern Idaho. We recently enjoyed two cross-county ski treks, one at Fourth of July Pass and the other at Hanna Flats. One of the many advantages of living in Northern Idaho is the close access to an abundance of places for winter … Continue reading Cross-County Skiing: Fourth of July Pass and Hanna Flats
It is difficult to believe that two weekends ago was our first outdoor winter adventure in Northern Idaho. Sadly (and surprising to us), there has been very little snow here thus far. Instead, the area has experienced endless weeks of rain, with warmer-than-normal temperatures. We were so eager to begin winter adventuring right away starting … Continue reading Snowshoeing: Lookout Pass
If you follow our adventure posts regularly, you may be wondering why the title of this post is Idaho Panhandle Adventure II instead of an adventure in Lake Tahoe. We had a last-minute change of plans. When we were heading back home from the Dutch John ~ Flaming Gorge, Utah adventure, we decided that we wanted to … Continue reading Idaho Panhandle Adventure II
For the last three years, Larry and I had expressed interest in taking a summer trip to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. But the breadth of this adventure evolved into so much more than we had anticipated as we began planning it in March 2022 while in Aspen. It eventually tied in with the purchase of our … Continue reading Idaho Panhandle~Canada Adventure
Big things are in store for Base Camp @ Grand Lake this year! After extensive discussion and research, we decided to purchase a 2022 Winnebago Micro Minnie FLX 2108DS travel trailer. There are many reasons why we decided upon this particular RV, but most importantly, it will allow us to utilize it year-round, anywhere. We … Continue reading Base Camp @ Grand Lake Summer Plans