Many people have family traditions over the 4th of July. Some people enjoy crowds of people at a fireworks show preceded by a day of grilling, beer drinking, a parade, and a bonfire surrounded by family/friends. While this is enjoyable and we love a good beer around a campfire with loved company, we started developing … Continue reading An interior and exterior experience in the Porkies
Camping is a gift that is often times passed down as a tradition from family members. We are both grateful to have been gifted the love of camping from each of our families. We were fortunate to spend a weekend in early August at Sibley State Park with Sarah’s family, including her 88-year-old grandparents. You … Continue reading Family Camping Fun
Out of town weddings are a great excuse to check out a new campsites and hiking trails in a city you’ve never been to. We recently spent a weekend in Wausau, WI to attend a friend’s wedding. The wedding was at the Rothschild Pavilion which sits right on the Wisconsin River – beautiful and peaceful … Continue reading Wedding Travel Unveiled New Beauty
We were in Mankato, MN at the beginning of May to celebrate the graduation of Andy’s nephew from Minnesota State University, Mankato. After attending the commencement ceremony and celebrating with the family, we wanted to find a nearby state park to hike. We found a great park and if you are looking for an easy day … Continue reading State Park with Bison and Falls
We took the long weekend before the 4th of July to get away in Grand Portage State Forest. We camped here before so that made going down pothole-filled dirt roads in the dark of night with the possibility of deer popping out more comfortable than it could have been had we never been there before. … Continue reading Freedoms of Wilderness: an Independence Day Weekend Getaway
As an outdoors person, what better way to celebrate your birthday than to be one with nature? That is Andy’s ideal way to celebrate his birthday for the rest of his life…. In the woods. This was Andy’s 3rd consecutive year celebrating in the woods, and it won’t be his last! Andy hopes to make it … Continue reading Birthday Camping with a SURPRISE!
Sitting in traffic on our ride home Sunday evening, Andy said to me, “I need to be back at our campsite chopping wood.” Backpacking is a break away from the regular grinds of life. That’s why we like to Hike Thru Life sharing our stories and hoping to inspire you to go out on the … Continue reading Fall Hiking
The love for camping is a beautiful hobby to enjoy. It’s an even more beautiful hobby when passed down from generation to generation. Andy and I both grew up camping around Minnesota with our families. We grew up in families who appreciate the outdoors and found quality time in packing up the van, pitching tents, … Continue reading Generations of Camping
Hi readers! A peaceful Monday evening rests upon me as I sit here sipping the last of the Voyageur’s growler we enjoyed while camping this Labor Day weekend. After a camping weekend away, it’s the little things in life that matter most, like the comforts of home. Andy and I are showered and Daisy is … Continue reading Voyageur, Pizza, and Backcountry
Remember my first blog where I encouraged stepping out of your comfort zone? This week’s blog post is about some friends of ours who did just that! My brother Phil and his girlfriend Aly mustered up the courage two weekends ago to accompany us on what was their first backpack camping trip. We were eager to … Continue reading Beginners Battle Bugs and Rain
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