https://youtu.be/fnQG9xHQC9M Biking the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes, situated in the heart of the picturesque Coeur d'Alene region in Idaho, offers an unforgettable journey through nature and history. Stretching 72 miles, this scenic trail has become a mecca for cyclists, hikers, and nature enthusiasts. With its breathtaking landscapes, rich biodiversity, and intriguing historical sites, the … Continue reading Biking the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes
NOTE: The purpose and intent of this post is NOT aimed at providing a review of the cruise ship. We recently returned from a 7 night eastern Caribbean cruise aboard the Royal Caribbean Wonder Of The Seas, the world's largest cruise ship, to date. The three locations the ship visited were: Sint Martin; Saint Thomas; CocoCay … Continue reading 2023 Eastern Caribbean Cruise
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
Christmas 2021 had been our fist adventuring trip to Steamboat Springs, Colorado. It had been a memorable trip for a few reasons, and we were eager to return during the summer to do some hiking, biking, kayaking and fishing. Two weekends ago, we parked our 2022 Winnebago FLX 2108DS at the local KOA and set … Continue reading Steamboat Springs Summer Weekend
By Stella J. Raasch What comes to mind when you think of the great outdoors? Initially, you may think of the classic John Candy movie, "The Great Outdoors." Next, your thoughts will likely gravitate toward notions of open space, fresh air, beautiful surroundings…and trash! Since the advent of COVID, flocks of people have migrated to … Continue reading Responsible Outdoor Recreation: Leave No Trace
Phelps Lake ~ Grand Teton National Park: looking down from the overlook. The Phelps Lake Overlook trail is not an overly challenging hike, roughly two miles out and back from the Death Canyon Trailhead. However, I will say that getting there is part of the adventure. We entered Grand Teton National Park from the Granite … Continue reading POTW: Phelps Lake ~ Grand Teton National Park
This spring, we posted a detailed story about the grassroots of BaseCamp@Grand Lake. It all began with the coming together of two people who are passionate about the environment and outdoor adventure sports. Today marks the 12-year anniversary of the day we met as well as our 10-year wedding anniversary. On June 23, 2009, Larry … Continue reading Celebrating 10 (12) Years