We ventured to Cascade and McCall, Idaho for Labor Day weekend. This is an area of Idaho that we have wanted to visit since first moving to Coeur d’Alene in September of 2024. Cascade/McCall is located in Central Idaho, about a five-hour drive from us. To split up the drive, we stayed one night at … Continue reading Labor Day 2025: Cascade/McCall, Idaho Adventure
After carrying The Big Mango around for the last 10 years, usually fully loaded with our gear, we resigned to purchasing a cart. A kayak cart allows us to park further away from the water’s entrance and not be burdened with carrying it, sometimes longer distances. When fully loaded, The Big Mango weighs about 75 … Continue reading SUSPENZ END AIRLESS CART
Over 4th of July weekend, we ventured to Montana. We had high expectations for paddling many miles on three different bodies of water. Like all of our previous trips this summer, the weather did not cooperate with our aspirations. However, in light of the horrific flood that had recently occurred in Texas, we cannot complain. … Continue reading 4th of July in Montana
We recently camped for a weekend in Leavenworth, Washington, where we stayed at Icicle RV Resort campground, located about 30 minutes from Lake Wenatchee State Park. Last winter, we had high hopes of snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in Lake Wenatchee State Park; however, it had rained during our weekend there. For this summer camping trip, … Continue reading Lake Wenatchee, WashingtonÂ
We recently returned from a 7 night western Caribbean cruise aboard the beloved Royal Caribbean Wonder of the Seas, combined with spending time exploring Wekiwa Springs State Park in Apopka, Florida. Before diving into the information about our 2025 Western Caribbean cruise, we must first discuss our adventure exploring Wekiwa Springs State Park. Wekiwa Springs … Continue reading 2025 Western Caribbean Cruise + Wekiwa Springs State Park Adventure
Now that we are settled into our home in Coeur d’Alene, we are eager to explore the lakes, rivers and trails that we have not yet been on, in addition to enjoying ones we are familiar with. Last weekend, we enjoyed a 30-mile bike ride on the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes, which we have … Continue reading Kayaking Spirit Lake, Idaho
We recently ventured to Alpine (and Jackson Hole) Wyoming and parked our Micro Minnie FLX at the Alpine Valley RV Resort, which is the most beautifully landscaped campground that we have ever been to. It is located behind Broulim’s grocery store and sits along the bank of the Snake River. Each pull-through site has a … Continue reading Windy Wyoming Adventure