Located in Athol, Idaho, Farragut State Park is a fabulous place to enjoy the outdoors year-round. There are several hiking trails, camping spots, and direct access to Lake Pend Oreille. I (Stella) have been extremely eager to explore the park on my cross-country skis and/or snowshoes. Sadly, the snow began flying late in Northern Idaho … Continue reading Cross-Country Skiing: Farragut State Park
We are fully settled into our new lives in Northern Idaho and we are so happy with our decision! There are many advantages to living here, one of which is having close access to outdoor recreational activities without competing with any ‘mountain traffic,' which was a constant struggle in Colorado. For example, from our house, … Continue reading Farragut State Park: Fall Hike
https://youtu.be/W-Jn6XxYcKU Grand Lake, Colorado, represents a blend of natural beauty, rich history, and is the western gateway to the Rocky Mountain National Park. Our website was once known as Base Camp @ Grand Lake before we transitioned to Paddle & Trails. Stella and I have spent an excessive amount of time in Grand Lake and … Continue reading Adventure ~ Grand Lake Nordic Center
Ski pants, snow pants, what's the difference? And why are cross-country ski pants so expensive? If you are thinking that any pair of snow pants will work just fine for cross-country skiing, you are right…to a degree. Anything to protect your legs from the elements will work. However, there is a reason why there are … Continue reading Bjorn DAEHLIE P0wer Pants (Women)