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Dreaming of travel amid a global pandemic

Kevin and Roxanne

Apr 2, 20205 min read

Dreaming of travel amid a global pandemic

We’re never entirely happy unless we’re planning our next trip. We thrive on new adventures both near and far.

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Kevin and Roxanne

Nov 610 min read

Two Weeks in Beautiful Slovenia

With its breathtaking alpine landscapes, scenic vineyards, and charming capital city, Slovenia has so much to offer.

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Fjords with the Family: Our 17-day Adventure in Norway

Kevin and Roxanne

Aug 212 min read

Fjords with the Family: Our 17-day Adventure in Norway

With dramatic mountains, endless fjords, and waterfalls at every turn, Norway is an enchanting place for outdoor adventures and hiking.

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Discovering Memphis: A trip through its Music, Museums, and Menus

Kevin and Roxanne

Nov 1, 20239 min read

Discovering Memphis: A trip through its Music, Museums, and Menus

Top 5 Reasons to Go to Memphis 1. MUSIC HISTORY: Memphis has amazing musical legacy stories- from the iconic Beale Street known as the...

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Kevin and Roxanne

Mar 16, 20234 min read

Baton Rouge Road Trip

A story in which my brother and I drive to Baton Rouge, eat catfish po-boys, gumbo, and 5 pounds of crawdads, only to drive back again...

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Lots to love in Lucca, a perfect Tuscan city

Kevin and Roxanne

Jan 10, 20235 min read

Lots to love in Lucca, a perfect Tuscan city

Lucca is a perfectly sized small city in Tuscany - perched close to but not quite on the Ligurian sea, a short drive or train ride from...

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Kevin and Roxanne

Dec 30, 202211 min read

Grand Canyon Weekend Trip in December

A long weekend in early December is a perfect time to visit the Grand Canyon South Rim.

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Product Review: Kuhl Valiant SS Krew and Trekr 11" Short.

Kevin and Roxanne

Nov 12, 20226 min read

Product Review: Kuhl Valiant SS Krew and Trekr 11" Short.

So, this is the first product review we've done as part of our blog. Somehow someone from Kuhl stumbled across this humble blog site and...

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Guinness for Strength: 12-day Itinerary for Ireland

Kevin and Roxanne

Oct 30, 202212 min read

Guinness for Strength: 12-day Itinerary for Ireland

12-day itinerary for a driving tour of Ireland with family, featuring Kilkenny, Connemara, County Donegal, and Dublin.

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Kevin and Roxanne

Oct 25, 20225 min read

Snowbank Disappointment Loop

A Fall hike in the BWCA

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BWCA - Horseshoe, Winchell, Gaskin Loop Solo. With a Bear.

Kevin and Roxanne

Oct 3, 20226 min read

BWCA - Horseshoe, Winchell, Gaskin Loop Solo. With a Bear.

I had reserved an entry point into the BWCA wilderness for early September back in January. I wasn't sure I could or should make the...

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Kevin and Roxanne

Aug 8, 20225 min read

BWCA Louse River Loop

I made my 53rd trip into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness this summer. It is a special place, one that calls me back again and ...

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11-Day Itinerary for Northern Italy: Buon Giorno Amici!

Kevin and Roxanne

Jul 31, 202210 min read

11-Day Itinerary for Northern Italy: Buon Giorno Amici!

We were fortunate to escape to Italy for 11-day in this past spring. It was SO WONDERFUL to be able to travel again. No, the pandemic is...

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Kevin and Roxanne

Jan 1, 20226 min read

Santa Fe: Top 10 Things to Do

A truly unique American city, Santa Fe’s adobe architecture, arts scene, intensely blue skies, and wonderful food make for a great weekend.

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A Taste of #Vanlife: My First Time Adventure

Kevin and Roxanne

Oct 24, 202110 min read

A Taste of #Vanlife: My First Time Adventure

Spending a week testing #vanlife, learning about free camping options, working on the go while seeing the middle of the country

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Whitewater State Park: Solo camping at a nearly perfect state park

Kevin and Roxanne

Aug 22, 20215 min read

Whitewater State Park: Solo camping at a nearly perfect state park

Whitewater State Park lies in a region dramatically sculpted by the Middle Fork Whitewater River, a crystal-clear trout stream.

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Trail's End Campground: A slice of camping and canoeing heaven....plus a bear

Kevin and Roxanne

Aug 9, 20216 min read

Trail's End Campground: A slice of camping and canoeing heaven....plus a bear

Trail's End Campground is at the far end of the Gunflint Trail and the BWCA's edge, making a perfect gateway to this amazing wilderness.

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Glacial Lakes State Park: Rolling prairies, wildflowers and 10 camping lessons learned

Kevin and Roxanne

Jun 20, 20216 min read

Glacial Lakes State Park: Rolling prairies, wildflowers and 10 camping lessons learned

Created to preserve the glacial landforms and rolling prairies, Glacial Lakes State Park is a great weekend get-away.

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California 9-Day Road Trip: LA, Joshua Tree, SEKI, Monterey, Highway 1

Kevin and Roxanne

Jun 6, 202111 min read

California 9-Day Road Trip: LA, Joshua Tree, SEKI, Monterey, Highway 1

This 9-day itinerary for a California road trip covers beaches, deserts, mountains, giant sequoias, valleys, waterfalls, and coastline.

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3-Day Itinerary for Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park

Kevin and Roxanne

Jun 6, 20215 min read

3-Day Itinerary for Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park

3-day itinerary for Sequoia and Kings Canyon NP includes hiking through the giant trees, peaceful meadows, and beautiful waterfalls.

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