Well friends, I’m turning off the blog. While we’ve decided not to buy the condo and stay seasonal in Okoboji one more year, I don’t have the energy or interest to keep up this blog. It’s been a fun way to track our travels and share more than an Instagram Read more…
Readers, some day I will get caught up on the remaining trips of 2021. Until then, let’s just start afresh in the year 2022. Meet Barley I signed up to foster dogs and had dreams of a revolving door of adorable dogs and puppies coming into my life and home, Read more…
Winter was long, dark and depressing. Looking forward to taking the camper out again was the small light at the end of the tunnel. I spent the winter visiting the camper (we store it in the yard) at least once a week with the dogs to get them used to Read more…
We took an easy weekend getaway to the nearby town of River Falls, Wisconsin. It’s only 45 minutes from home, which feels kind of silly to camp there, but we had a great time. Hoffman Park We stayed a Hoffman Park – a cute little city park with ballfields and Read more…
By now, you know Jamey and I have an ongoing dispute about the best place – Duluth (me) or Okoboji (him). We go to both places every year, but I think Duluth and the North Shore more generally is the best place to keep visiting. More breweries, more outdoor exploring, Read more…
We spent the Fourth of July in Brainerd, Minnesota.
On your death bed, what you would look back at with regret? Most people say they regret not spending more time with their kids or family. Until recently, I could honestly say I could be on my death bed today and have no regrets. I’ve achieved all the goals I Read more…
We spent the month of July as a camp hosts at Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park. It was gorgeous and a new experience. Camp hosting is a volunteer position – in exchange for your services, you get a free spot at the state park. Anyone who has tried camping at a Read more…
Well friends, once again I failed to keep the blog updated. Big change, we got a seasonal site in Okoboji. It was more of a practical decision than a heartfelt one. Home is where we park it In the old house, we had a weird, long, side yard and a Read more…