Adventures from Arizona to Alberta
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North Carolina
It’s October, and the Blue Ridge Parkway is soaking in full autumn splendor. There are scenic outlooks and hikes around every corner, offering endless opportunities for leaf peepers of all levels.
For Halloween, nothing quite matches the eerie allure of Graveyard Fields. Although the name conjures up a creepy sense of mystery, its origin does not.
Countless lakes. So many of them. I've never seen so much water in my life. That’s life in Northern Minnesota—destination FAMILY.
360° views are something to be treasured, and North Carolina has a lot of them. However, if you’re looking for a hike that will make you feel like you’re on top of the world, The Tennent Mountain/Black Balsam Knob Loop meets all the criteria.
First came the rain.
Dave: “Is there anything you need while I’m out? It looks like Clear Creek’s gonna overflow.”
Judy: “Nah, I’m good.”
Famous last words.
Life is nothing but transitions, some planned and some spontaneous. COVID-19, looming political chaos, and unexpected medical issues made the 1,200-mile journey to Canmore every summer less accessible and, unfortunately, challenging to manage. We had always dreamed of settling in one perfect location; now was our opportunity.
It was a quick trip, but well worth it. A family visit was long overdue. Happily, Dave has a son here in Phoenix, but the remainder of our family lives well east of here about as far as one can get without leaving the continent.
