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Welcome to Sawtooth Lake in Idaho!

Sawtooth Lake — A Quintessential Idaho Mountain Hike

October 20, 2018 Sarah 17 Comments

Did you know? Sawtooth Lake is one of the largest glacier-created alpine lakes in the Sawtooth Mountains of Idaho! We…

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Posted in: Idaho, United States Filed under: Hiking, Lakes
Fall colors popping up along the trail for Goldbug Hot Springs

Idaho’s Best-Kept Secret — Goldbug Hot Springs

October 15, 2018 Sarah 26 Comments

We love getting recommendations from people when we travel. Whether through blog sites like this one or directly from people…

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Posted in: Idaho, United States Filed under: Hiking, Hot Springs, Waterfalls
Jimmy photo-bombing our campervan, Dot, at our campsite in Holland Lake

La Dolce far Niente — The Art of Doing Nothing at Holland Lake, Montana

October 9, 2018 Sarah 2 Comments

After a few days in the small cities of Whitefish — in which we enjoyed brewery-hopping — and Kalispell, we…

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Posted in: Montana, United States Filed under: Hiking, Lakes, Scenic Drives, Waterfalls
Getting closer to Grinnell Glacier

To Do or Not to Do? – Grinnell Glacier

September 26, 2018 Sarah

There are many reasons to hike — beautiful scenery, exercise, tranquility — and each trail has its own incentives. Hiking…

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Posted in: Montana, United States Filed under: Glaciers, Hiking, Lakes, National Parks, To Do
Beautiful views hiking around St. Mary Lake in Glacier National Park

East Glacier National Park — The Crown Jewel of Montana

September 25, 2018 Sarah 1 Comment

East Glacier National Park was the highlight of our Montana trip. At the time, many areas in the western side…

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Posted in: Montana, United States Filed under: Glaciers, Hiking, Lakes, National Parks, Scenic Drives, Waterfalls
Coolidge Southwestern Montana ghost town is remotely located in a national forest.

Southwest Montana Ghost Towns — 4 Must See Sites

September 20, 2018 Sarah

All is quiet at the Coolidge Trailhead parking lot and there is a chill in the pre-dawn air. While I…

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Posted in: Montana, United States Filed under: Ghost Towns, Hiking, Scenic Drives
Potosi Hot Spring Trail

Upper Potosi Hot Spring — Not Worth Your Time

September 16, 2018 Sarah

Over Labor Day weekend, we searched our map for something less touristy and away from the holiday crowds. We found…

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Posted in: Montana, United States Filed under: Hiking, Hot Springs, Not To Do
Jimmy lounging at Bell Lake

Bell Lake Trail in Montana — Unexpected Difficulty and Delight

September 15, 2018 Sarah

Over Labor Day weekend, we stayed away from the crowds and hit up some smaller places that seemed less busy.…

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Posted in: Montana, United States Filed under: Hiking, Lakes, Waterfalls
sunset lake feature image

Itinerary Ideas for the Best of Yellowstone National Park

September 6, 2018 Sarah

Yellowstone is the OG (original gangster) of our national park system — but did you also know it was the…

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Posted in: United States, Wyoming Filed under: Hiking, Lakes, National Parks, Scenic Drives, Waterfalls, Wildlife
Grand Teton National Park Sunset Campervan

Hiking and Breasts and Bears, Oh My! — Grand Teton National Park

August 31, 2018 Sarah 2 Comments

Jimmy and Sarah spot moose, bears and deer while hiking in Grand Teton National Park.  The Grand Tetons, a set…

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Posted in: United States, Wyoming Filed under: Hiking, National Parks, Scenic Drives, Wildlife

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