Tag: behind the blog
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Going Home: Family, Memories, & Meaningful Moments {Utah & Idaho}
We made our annual visit home to Utah for Spring Break. The days were filled with a mix of memories of growing up here and experiencing it now with my own family. It was returning to the place that quietly shaped most of my life. The people, the food, the culture, and especially the mountains…
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A Winter Day Wandering Jackson Hole & Grand Teton {Wyoming}
After a few days at home and carving turns on the slopes of Brighton, we packed up and pointed the car north toward Wyoming. While most people are done with winter by this time of year—chasing sunshine and warmer temperatures—we were heading straight back into the snow. We wanted mountains dusted in white. We wanted…
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A Something of Nothing
Things have been a little quiet over here with us lately. Well, quiet in the sense of taking off for adventures here and there anyway. Behind the scenes it has been busy and slightly chaotic, on top of just being too hot and sticky lately to really want to get out much. Brad has been…
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Traveling With a Dog: Trips, Trails, and Life With a Coonhound
When I think about the places we’ve been over the years, I don’t just think about the landscapes, the cities, or the roads between them. I think about the companions who have been there with us—sometimes human, sometimes not—who quietly become part of the rhythm of how we move through the world. Scout has been…
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Travel Memories of a New England Road Trip from Boston to Bar Harbor
A nostalgic look back at my first trip to New England after high school graduation—from Boston and Salem to Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, and the memories that sparked a lifelong love of travel.
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Cultural Experiences Close to Home
Some of the best travel experiences don’t require a passport. From Korean barbecue and Holi to Ramadan celebrations and conversations with people from around the world, these moments reminded me that curiosity can bring the world closer to home.
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Returning Home to Winter in Utah: Family, Snow, and an Unexpected Misadventure {Utah}
Some trips are remembered for the places you visit, while others are remembered for the moments in between. Join us as we return home to Utah for fresh powder, magical Ice Castles, family memories, and one unexpected misadventure that reminded us what home is really about.
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Passport for a Minor: Delays, Drama & Travel Plans
What should have been a simple passport renewal turned into months of delays, unexpected setbacks, and canceled travel plans. Here’s our family’s story, what we learned, and practical tips to help make your child’s passport application go more smoothly.
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Buffalo National River: Finding Family, Adventure & Legacy {Arkansas}
Explore Buffalo National River in Arkansas through a peaceful family adventure. Discover canoeing, hiking, dark skies, towering bluffs, and why America’s first national river is worth visiting.
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Learning From the Land: An Unexpected Lesson in Colorado
During a family visit to Colorado, I learned that some of the most important histories are not found in museums, but in the landscapes around us. A lesson in respecting and preserving Indigenous stories.