Denali National Park

Alaska Railroad We took the railroad from Anchorage to Denali National Park. We upgraded to the gold package, and were glad that we did, because it provided two hot meals. The trip is 8 hours, but on the gold cards, there are glass tops so that you can experience the beauty of the sights along…

Day Adventures from Anchorage

Driving down South is a gorgeous drive, no matter where you are headed. There are mountains and lakes for miles. Anchorage Wilderness Adventure –Girdwood, Chugach Mountains We started our Girdwood adventure visiting animals. This is somewhat of an outdoor zoo that allows visitors to see the animals of the area in enclosures, getting up close…

Visiting Anchorage, Alaska

Some people choose vacations by what feels most relaxing to them, such as beautiful beaches or beautiful mountains, and it seems that we choose ours by national treasures that may not be here for much longer! We’ve visited the Hoo Doo's in Bryce Canyon, the glaciers in Glacier National Park, and another favorite, Yellowstone, which…

Visiting WhiteFish, MT

"Every Day is Good Day in the Fish."Owner of Markus Foods Typically I blog our camping adventures, but I couldn't resist sharing the beautiful scenery from our recent trip to Glacier National Park. I also love keeping track of our memories, even though at times it feels like a labor of love. When we did…

Visiting Glacier

“Far away in northwestern Montana, hidden from view by clustering mountain-peaks, lies an unmapped corner—the Crown of the Continent.” George Bird Grinnell Each time we visit a national park, I am always awestruck that our leaders had the foresight to protect these national beauties so that we could enjoy them for generations. The forest fires…

Wrapping it Up

We arrived safely home after a 17-hr car ride from Niagara Falls back to Apex, NC. Going through customs took a bit longer, but the kids were less nervous. We spent time doing our last devotional together, reading, watching movies, and reflecting on our journey. TreasuresWhen we are on the road, we cook in Alice,…

Canada, Eh?

We arrived after a long drive day, stopping overnight in Rochester, NY. Awaking to rain, we headed out early towards Niagara Falls. We pulled over in a severe thunderstorm, thankful to wait it out off the highway. We crossed Rainbow Bridge and went through customs. The kids were nervous, as it was their first time…

Bar Harbah Adventures

We've been practicing our best pronunciations for Bar Harbah...lobstah...and they all sound so great now. Folks think we are local. Downtown Bar Harbor is beautiful with shops along the waterfront, a port where cruise boats dock, and a sand bar, where at low tide Bar Island is easily accessible, but with the rising tide, it…

Arriving in Bar Harbor

We kicked off our seafood intake at the Red Barn, where the only way they serve vegetables is to fry them, BUT the seafood was amazing! Piper also discovered she loves haddock. I would also add that not eating here daily will also help you to live! After arriving in Bar Harbor, we settled into…

Boston Adventures

Arriving in Cape AnnBefore leaving Hersey, we changed our itinerary, staying north of Boston in Cape Ann, rather than South. The challenge with camping outside of large cities is the commute into the city and home each day. Last year, we were "lucky" to find a parking lot in downtown Chicago. I know, if you…