The Great Northern Expedition

Many Gladiers Lake Hike is one of the best hikes in Montana!

A quiet dusk hike near the Many Glacier entrance in Glacier National Park started out perfectly—waterfalls, a snowshoe rabbit, a “stalker deer,” and even a bull moose by the lake. Then I got separated from Manny (and the bear spray) and came face-to-face with a huge brown bear on the trail just yards away. What happened next was a long, tense wait in the dark—and a reminder that “easy hikes” can change fast.

East Glacier national park has a lot to offer; Wildlife, Views, Hikes and Amazing Scenery!

Discover why Two Medicine Lake may be Glacier National Park's best-kept secret. Spectacular mountain scenery, peaceful trails, wildlife, and far fewer crowds make this historic area a must-visit destination.

Yellowstone is far more than wildlife and mountain scenery — it is a living geothermal landscape unlike anywhere else on Earth. From steaming geysers and colorful hot springs to bubbling mud pots and glowing mineral terraces, this blog explores the awe, beauty, and almost unreal feeling of walking through a place where the earth itself still feels alive beneath your feet.

Yellowstone is far more than a collection of famous landmarks — it is one of the last truly wild ecosystems left in North America. In this introduction to our Yellowstone series, we share the realities, surprises, and perspective shifts that make the park feel so much bigger, more remote, and more unforgettable than most visitors ever expect.

Most Yellowstone visitors never leave the roads and crowded boardwalks — but the real magic often begins where the pavement ends. In this reflective look at hiking Yellowstone, we share the trails, wildlife encounters, quiet moments, and sense of healing that come from slowing down and stepping deeper into one of the last truly wild places in America.

Riding the George S. Mickelson Trail is a fun experience for all members of the family and friends. The trailheads can be joined at many different options throughout the 100+ mile trail.

Spearfish South Dakota and the Surrounding area has so much to offer: Amazing Scenery, Fun Towns, Golf and more.

This year’s adventure is our “Great Northern Adventure” — a five-month RV trip from Florida through the western United States and deep into the Canadian Rockies and Yukon.

Revisiting the Badlands proved one thing — this landscape never looks the same twice. From quiet sunsets at the Pinnacles to unexpected wildlife encounters and “just a quick walk” that turned into an adventure, this trip was less about checking off sights and more about experiencing the park at a slower pace.

Somewhere along the way, we stopped chasing the destination and started enjoying the drive—two nights here, three nights there, and time to actually live the journey.

Something will break. Plans will change. Weather won’t cooperate. And that’s not failure—it’s just part of the journey. The goal isn’t to avoid every problem… it’s to be ready, adapt quickly, and keep moving forward.

We are officially on the road, heading northwest toward a journey we’ve been dreaming about for months. Yellowstone, Banff, the Yukon… it all feels so close now