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Wild Beauty and Cowboy Charm: Visiting Grand Teton National Park
Just outside the park, beyond the Dairy Queen and the Elf Refuge, rests the iconic Jackson Hole, home to the Cowboy Bar. The first glimpse of the Grand Tetons is unforgettable, a jagged skyline rising sharply from the valley floor, mirrored in serene lakes and framed by the endless sky. There’s a kind of magic here that feels both wild anWid intimate, where every bend in the road or trail reveals a new perspective on these iconic mountains.
Nicole
Jul 154 min read


Among the Tallest Trees on Earth: California’s Redwood Experience
The Redwoods remind us that we are small, and that’s a gift. They invite us to pause, breathe, and rediscover wonder.
Nicole
Aug 27, 20244 min read


Drifting Through the Land of 10,000 Lakes: A Surprise Escape on Lake Minnetonka
Dock at Lake Minnetonka When I boarded my flight to Minnesota for a week-long work retreat, I’ll admit my expectations were low. I...
Nicole
Sep 2, 20213 min read


Musings from Red Rock Country: A Journey to The Grand
I stand on the plateau, my family's bags draped in black garbage bags in hopes of keeping them dry as I watch a blackened storm cloud bubble up in the distance against the azure blue sky.
Nicole
Oct 13, 20205 min read


From Denmark to the Golden Throne: Exploring Capitol Reef’s 5 Best Hikes
When she left Denmark, her father was a farmer and if you weren’t Lutheran you weren’t allowed to own land leaving very few options for work to support a family.
Nicole
Sep 26, 20205 min read


Exploring the Beauty of Lake Pend Oreille and the Iconic BNSF Bridge
Tucked into the Idaho Panhandle, Lake Pend Oreille is more than just the state’s largest lake; it’s a place where wilderness, wildlife, and history all converge.
Nicole
Sep 15, 20202 min read
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