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
I purchased the Alpcour Bike Indoor Trainer Stand in August 2023, because as the condition in my leg muscles (compartment pressures) and ankles (ligaments and tendons) worsened, I was at the point where I could not walk any faster than a crawl. I needed a non-weight-bearing exercise for cardio workouts, and the Alpcour Bike Indoor … Continue reading Alpcour Bike Indoor Trainer Stand
Biking is one of our favorite activities, and when traveling, we are always looking for bike trails. Over the years, we have biked short, medium and long distances. The longest distance that we have biked in one day was 50 miles on the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes last year (2022). During that same trip, … Continue reading CATEYE, Padrone Wireless Bike Computer
The Black Hills of South Dakota welcomed us with a rainy cloak over the Memorial Day weekend. But the rain and thunderstorms did not entirely prevent us from exploring the unique, mesmerizing beauty of this place. It awed me (Stella) to the degree that the area felt religiously sacred to me. The land, once belonging … Continue reading Memorial Day Weekend: Black Hills of South Dakota
The Base Camp @ Grand Lake cabin is closed up for the season, which means it is time for Larry and I to embark on excursions to other parts of Colorado. This past Saturday, we headed to the mountains for a little fall biking in Breckenridge. We really enjoy the bike scene there and wish … Continue reading Fall Biking in Breckenridge
Bike pedals are all the same, right? No. What's so great about the Look Trail Grip Platform Pedals? When I purchased my new Trek Dual Sport 3 Women's bike, I immediately noticed that the pedals were smaller than those on my previous bike. The first few times I rode it, my feet kept slipping off … Continue reading Look Trail Grip Platform Pedals
Summer Gear: Are You Ready? Grand County is anticipating another busy summer season. Last year, companies producing outdoor recreational gear/products experienced record-breaking sales, as people sought the outdoors as a respite from the COVID pandemic. This has resulted in near depletion of everything used for outdoor recreation, and the industry is working diligently to catch … Continue reading Summer Gear: Are You Ready?