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
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
Palouse Divide, located about 1.5 hours south of Coeur d’Alene, is part of the Idaho Park N’ Ski system within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests. It is a beautiful drive to this area, with an abundance of rolling hills and mountains in the backdrop. Volunteers groom eighteen miles of Palouse Divide cross-country trails for both … Continue reading Snowshoeing: Palouse Divide Nordic Ski Area
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
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
Spirit Lake, Idaho, is a small gem in the northern part of the panhandle, nestled in the embrace of pine-covered hills and pristine natural beauty. Legend has it that Spirit Lake earned its name from a Native American tale about star-crossed lovers who met their fate in the lake's depths. Known as "Lake of the … Continue reading POTW: Spirit Lake ~ Idaho