Camping
White Water Rafting Excitement in Costa Rica
After 12 years of daughters and mothers sharing the many experiences of Girl Scouts, we decided we would like one last “Big” adventure together before the girls went away to college. What bigger adventure for 9 women than a 10 day vacation together? Planning a trip to encompass everyone’s tastes was no easy task. We... »
The Boundary Waters, Through Younger Eyes
This summer, we invited my brother in law and his two kids, ages 4 and 6, to join us on a trip to the Boundary Waters. This particular trip was met with a lot of, “Really?!? Have Fun.” or “Have Fun” (with sarcasm) or “YOU ARE CRAZY!” I’ll be the first... »
2009 Mississippi River Challenge
This will be the second year that Dustin and I have paddled the Mississippi River Challenge. For those of you who are unfamiliar, the MRC is a two day fundraiser for the Mississippi River and its watershed. You can choose to paddle by canoe, kayak, paddle board or any other personal powered watercraft. Paddlers... »
Boundary Waters – 13 Years Later
I first visited the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) in 1995, the summer between my senior year in high school and my first year in college. It was an experience I would never forget. There were eight of us in our group, and we ended up getting along quite well. Not only did... »
Springing into the Boundary Waters
After purchasing a canoe and getting re-acquainted with the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) last summer, we were excited to, “get our feet wet” this spring. In order to paddle in the BWCAW, one must obtain a government permit, and as there are only so many available per entry point per day, I... »
First Come, First Served Camping in Mal País, Costa Rica
A few years ago, my family and I decided to spend New Years Eve camping on the beach in Costa Rica. Our adventure began in Alajuela and continued on to the port city of Puntarenas. We ‘decided’ to all pack into a single SUV since we were going to take the... »
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