Ever feel like you are hanging by a thin thread? Take for example this pic of Phil above. It may look like he is in quite a predicament dangling off a bridge. But in reality, he received proper rappelling training. Our friend Dave is an experienced mountaineer and taught Phil exactly how to use a …
The Indian Truck Trail in the Cleveland National Forest near Corona, California has a technical rating of ‘Easy’ on Trails Offroad. But is it currently impassable? We went to check it out ourselves with our cousin, Eddie. What we found was a bit of a surprise, a wildlife bonus, and a fun adventure to boot. Now …
Last weekend we got a spur of the moment invite to go off-roading to Santiago Peak with Ray from MP TrailGroup. It was raining that morning and we were reluctantly cleaning out the garage. So when Ray texted, we gladly accepted his offer. Our cousin, Eddie had every intention to run errands that day, but …
Happy 2022 everyone! Need a little motivation to stick to your resolutions for the year? Then, take cue from the enthusiastic, disciplined and industrious Alaskan huskies at Positive Energy Outdoors in Duluth, Minnesota. The 4wheel ATV shown in the pic above with our son Jake was used as an anchor behind two teams of sled …
Our family tried Bad Axe Throwing for the first time while we were in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Needless to say, we had a BLAST! This sport is a traditional Canadian backyard pastime that has become huge in urban communities. To start, Coach Dia (as in quesadilla) gave us an axe safety talk along with some throwing …
What an incredible experience we had dogsledding with Positive Energy Outdoors! Their Alaskan huskies are playful, fun-loving, and full of enthusiasm. These dogs are eager to work hard, and they certainly enjoy what they do. We first visited the PEO kennel and learned all about the huskies, sleds and mushing equipment before heading out for …
Gambling is not the only game in town. Try a Sunset Trail Ride! Located only minutes from the Vegas Strip is a horseback tour company called Cowboy Trail Rides. They are the best at what they do and it’s fun for the whole family! They picked us up from our hotel in a shuttle bus …
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Did you know you can cut your own Christmas tree in Kaibab National Forest? With a permit you purchase online, you can participate in this special tradition which also helps to maintain a healthy forest. The permit allows the holder to cut up to 5 trees ($15 per tree) of any species that is not more …
The General Grant Tree was declared as our Nations Christmas Tree by President Calvin Coolidge in 1926. Decorations not necessary when it is this GINORMOUS! What makes the General Grant the world’s widest-known sequoia and the third largest tree in the world is its massive trunk. It would take 20 people holding hands to circle …
Last weekend, my family and I had the opportunity to go on a sunset helicopter ride via Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters. It was SO incredible! We took off from the air terminal near Grand Canyon Village and flew over the Kaibab National Forest. The views from above were breathtaking over the Colorado River and the …
