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Images of Iceland’s Iconic Ponies

Although there was so much to love about Iceland, my absolute favorite thing were the wild ponies!!  I couldn't get enough.  I must have a thousand photos of these beautiful, sturdy, stoic creatures.  They were...

Hut to Hut on Iceland’s Beautiful Laugavegur Trail

I remember vividly the Greyhound-size bus navigating hair-pin turns, passing other vehicles, and being relentlessly bounced around on the bumpiest and narrowest of roads in the Highlands of...

Building Bridges

I collapsed into the camp chair, every inch of my body caked in salty sweat. Sweating was almost useless in the humidity.  I had drunk at least three liters of water that day, but my mouth was still parched, unlike my clothes, hair, hat.  Clay’s hand were on his hips...

Hiking Hope Lake … Nature’s Bounty on Full Display

When the Life Bus went to Durango at the end of August to celebrate our brother's wedding, we spent a few days in Telluride adventuring together there.  (See Just a Darn Good Day Paddling in Telluride post).  We were recommended this hike by the great people at our...
Beach Cruisin So California Style

Beach Cruisin So California Style

Beach Cruisin So Cal Style-Grab Your Cruiser & Jump On For A California Adventure You Won't Forget One of the best things about living in sunny southern California is that while the rest of the country is still trying to thaw out from winter's freezing...

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Lost in the Woods …. Now What?

Lost in the Woods …. Now What?

Have you ever wondered what would happen to you if you were lost or injured in the wilderness and just who those people are who would come to rescue you at all hours of the day or night?  If you happened to be in the wilds between Denver, CO and Summit County, CO,...

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The Best Crabs You’ll Ever Have

The Best Crabs You’ll Ever Have

On our layover in Juneau between our East Turner Lake adventure and flying to Gustavus, we had exactly one hour before our plane left.  There was never any question between the four of us how we would spend that hour.  We literally ran from the airport gate to the...

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Zermatt – A Bucket List Must!!

Zermatt – A Bucket List Must!!

I have to admit that when planning our trip to Zermatt, I was looking forward to going there but I wasn't so excited that I couldn't contain myself.  I felt more like it was going to be one of those "check-off-the-list" kind of places that we should see since we were...

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