I’m in a beautiful mowed field in Triangle pose, gazing at a field of yellow flowers when a goat bumps into my leg. I smile, pet the goat, regain my balance, and flow into Warrior I. I am doing yoga with goats. I had heard about goat yoga and thought it sounded kind of silly, …
Back in 1995, my mom and I took an amazing trip to China. Thanks to this sponsored guest post, I can see we missed out on some fun outdoor adventures. Maybe it’s time for another trip! The valley surrounds you as your raft makes its way between jagged rocks and tumultuous waves. The water splashes in …
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While in Britain, we decided it was time to get around to taking a Bath….tour. Aren’t I hilarious? What we really did was spend a day in Bath, England. While walking along Saunton Beach in Devon with a couple of Henry’s friends from grad school, they mentioned we should visit Bath. They said there isn’t anything …
UNDER A CRYSTAL CLEAR NIGHT SKY, I stepped out of the Owl Research Institute (ORI) fieldhouse — not far from the little town of St. Ignatius, Montana, on the edge of the Ninepipe National Wildlife Refuge — to gaze at the stars. To my left, a great horned owl hooted in the darkness. Another replied …
We’re almost home in Death Valley. About an hour before dawn each morning, the coyotes go nuts. Yipping, howling, and singing the sun awake. An owl joins in with its “hoo hooo!,” helping drag the day into existence. I step out of our camper leaving my two boys asleep and enjoy the coolness of a …
Tuesday Trails: Making it a Priority to Get Out! I don’t write much about homeschooling on this blog. At least not specifically. Part of the reason is that we are life-learners, meaning both that we will be learning throughout our lives (not just until graduation day), and that all of life is learning. We are …
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On Fridays, I (sometimes) post about our field trips exploring near home. Pack a lunch and hop in the car– here’s what you need to know to plan your own field trip. I was at one of my kids’ soccer games last week–don’t ask which, between games and practices, we have soccer four days a …
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Our kids keep having birthdays every year, and thats a good thing. But the impact of all those birthday parties isnt good for the environment. As hikers, skiers, and nature-lovers, we decided to do something about that and make our kids parties a little more eco-groovy. We start by choosing an outdoor setting and playing …
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Eating at the Obsidian Dining Room isnt about the food. The meals are good, and partially locally sourced, but what draws guests in is the atmosphere. Tucked into one end of the Snow Lodge at Old Faithful, the Obsidian is surrounded by snow, geysers and a sense of really being out there. The restaurant is …
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