Discover Montana’s Jewel Basin Hiking Area Located at the north end of the Swan Mountain Range, the Jewel Basin is a 15,349 acre (62.1 km²) area of the Flathead National Forest that includes 27 lakes and 35 miles (56 km)…
As more and more snow enthusiasts flock to Colorado, people are seeing the advantages to skiing, riding, hiking, and snowmobiling out of bounds of major ski resorts. The crowds of newbies disperse, no one yells at you to slow…
My smartphone is my co-pilot, and though Siri always has my back, providing the tools necessary to do her job falls on me. As it stands, however, the road to the top travel apps is long, winding, and at times steep. With…
Things got real here in Montana this week when a deer that owed Dinks some money, forgot that she calls the shots. Needless to say, he should not have called her on her bluff. Like bones? Check this post on the benefits of…
Where Was The Best GPS App When I Started Driving? I remember clearly the early days of my driving career. They consisted mainly of missed turns, second chance exits and wrong way streets. That’s right, no best GPS app, let alone…
Wind Mountain Washington Quick Facts Wind Mountain, near Stevenson, Washington is an ancient cinder cone with a rich native American history. Towering over the Columbia River Gorge, it is nearly cylindrical in shape and known for its cultural significance as…
A few months ago Sarah Cuiksa took sabbatical from barefoot adventuring across South East Asia to spend three weeks with us in the backwoods (& the front ones) of the promised land. Since then, we haven’t stopped going, so until I find time…
Smartphones are an extension of over 2 billion users worldwide according to Statista. Now, more than ever, technology is becoming a part of the user to the point where most couldn’t imagine a life without it. In the palm of…
Working From Home 2.0: Travel Telecommuting It’s 2015, the height of the work from home era, and you’re ready to take things to the next level. Sure, working remotely from your bedroom has its perks, but you’re bored of it. What’s the point of slaving…
A few days ago I awoke to find an email from The Mother of Scorpions. She, catcher of large fish, eater of insects, wanderer of dark alleys, and my dearest friend, a true enabler in all things daring and unquestioning partner in countless (&…
On May 9th, a friend of ours tied the knot on an apple orchard in a small Wisconsin town outside of Chicago, and since Chicago is just a mere 6 hour drive from our hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, we took the wedding…
Welcome to Arlee. A quintessential Montana town, Arlee is the southern gateway to the Flathead Indian Reservation: an area spanning 1.317 million beautiful acres. Named after a Flathead Indian chief, Arlee itself, is neither a town or a city, but rather…
Either there is a God or luck tossed us the long end of the climate change stick, because spring came early last week and bringing with it temperatures in the 40’s and 50’s, it lured Dinah, Kelvin and I out of…
Sticks Pros: Free, Fragrant, Teeth Cleansing, Breath Freshening, Available in Many Varieties Cons: Messy Our cutest of flesh eating leeches with fur is teething and we’re shoving whatever we can fit into her busy mouth because if you know anything about puppies, then…
Salt scrub DIY would not typically be my craft of choice, but lucky for me living with Missoula’s Martha Stewart means I often get to wake up to projects like heady homemade salt and sugar scrubs. Made using clean, quality, edible…
To Kelvin’s utter delight, one of his most favorite uncles had also returned home for the holidays. Having just purchased a new lens for his Canon, our good friend, fellow West Side of Cleveland native and mountain adventure enthusiast, Ryan joined us…
Our new puppy’s mutt lineage has seemingly become something of a fad. Unbeknownst to my earlier self, the phrase “German Shepherd Husky Mix” receives an approximate 14,800 Google search queries per month. Trailed closely by “Husky German Shepherd Mix,” which gets about…
Vibram Five Finger Shoes Quick Facts Overview: the Paleo shoe – barefoot running and trekking with 5 toes The Good: grippy, flexible, light, quick dry, strengthening, toning, easy on the knees The Bad: not made for cold, snowy or wet conditions To…
Bricks Bar Review Quick Facts: Overview: Grass fed Paleo bar with veggies, fruit and seeds The Good: Beef jerky-like in texture, minimally processed, organic where it matters, easy, high in protein The Bad: Not available in stores yet? Get it or Skip it: Get it…
At it’s base, Breckenridge Colorado sits at an elevation of 9,600 feet (2,926 m) and the 13,690 foot (4,173 m) Bald Mountain, comprises much of its eastern boundary. Rising up just southeast of downtown Breckenridge, it’s one of those simple, beautiful…
Blue Mountain Recreation Area in Missoula is either a 4,900-acre recreation area that includes 41 miles of system trails (according to USDA Forest Service) or a 5,500-acre one (according to the Missoulian). It’s located just south of town on Blue Mountain Road off…
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Is sex good for you? Who are we kidding? It’s 2014 and just about everyone knows that the benefits of sex are incredibly rad. I suppose then, that the better questions are – why is sex good for you and what…
If you want some tips on how to lost weight and are looking for ways to increase metabolism, you’ve come to the right place. I love to eat and I’ve had a hard time maintaining what some might refer to as a “healthy…
1. Pack Light This is probably the toughest on the list, but it’s important to remember that everything is good in moderation, including your belongings. The last thing you want is to be stuck rummaging through hundreds of different items…
Marijuana Study If you thought marijuana was safe, thing again, as a recent cannabis study examining the brains of marijuana smokers has brought to light that for individuals who don’t smoke pot, merely thinking about it leads to serious impairments in…
Location: Bitterroot National Forest – Sula, Montana Hike Distance: 1.5 mi Hike Difficulty: Easy Peasy Panoramic Views: Pintler Mountains to the east, Bitterroot mountains to the west Sleeps: 4 humans + as many dogs as fit in a 14 x…
Whether it’s directed at people, places, experiences, or foods, when it comes to love at first taste, I’m a big fan of going back for seconds. Once is never enough. Like a single bite of a most delicious bacon wrapped…
A succulent terrarium is the easiest way to bring living greens indoors. While modern life often inhibits us from maintaining large outdoor garden plots, most people still enjoy container gardening with easy, low maintenance life forms such as cacti or succulents. If you…
If you’re anything like the rest of us, you’re probably looking for a quick and easy fix to improve your memory and boost cognitive flexibility. Brain exercises take a lot of time and effort, meaning that they are probably not…
