Category: Travel

10 Reason to Visit Glacier National Park, Glacier Park Trails, Hiking, Mountain Life, Travel, Vacation

I’ve updated my Glacier National Park post for 2026, including new rules for Going-to-the-Sun Road, Park Shuttle, Logan Pass and Glacier Park International Airport changes.

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Northwest Montana is a magical place that is home to Glacier National Park, which welcomed 3.1 million people in 2025. Total visitors were down about 200,000 people, but that is still a lot of people. If you’re willing to explore a little farther, there is solitude to be found on many trails. You’ll love the… Continue reading I’ve updated my Glacier National Park post for 2026, including new rules for Going-to-the-Sun Road, Park Shuttle, Logan Pass and Glacier Park International Airport changes.

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Glacier – Johns Lake Loop Trail

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If you're looking for adventure without the crowds, visiting national parks in the winter is a safe bet. We are well into winter in NW Montana, and the upper elevations have received a good amount of snow already. We're hoping the lower elevations catch up soon. In today's post, I share our day exploring Johns… Continue reading Glacier – Johns Lake Loop Trail

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Apgar Lookout – Glacier

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Every day, since we've moved to NW Montana from Jupiter, Florida we've enjoyed a sense of awe about living in this wild, beautiful place. As many of you know, we've been dreaming about living here for 20 years, and thanks to some hard work, smart savings and lucky real estate timing, we are thrilled to… Continue reading Apgar Lookout – Glacier

Affordable, Glacier Park Trails, Hiking, Travel, Vacation

Trail Tales

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During our trip to NW Montana this past September, we explored a few new spots in Glacier National Park. The weather was gorgeous, and the trails had fewer folks on them. Fall is one of our favorite times of year in NW Montana, so we were thrilled to be out and about doing what we… Continue reading Trail Tales

Glacier Park Trails, Hiking, Travel, Vacation, Vacation Rental

Epic Trail – Lessons Learned

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Views from the Pitamakan Pass - Dawson Pass Loop photo by Majestic Meadows Design In today's post, I'll share one of our recent adventures in NW Montana. I'll also tell you where we stayed and our favorite spots to eat. We've been coming to NW Montana for over 25 years, exploring many wilderness areas including,… Continue reading Epic Trail – Lessons Learned

#italy, Mont Blanc, Travel, Vacation

Summer in the Italian Alps

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Aosta Valley Aosta Valley, Italy is perfect for folks who love an outdoor adventure in a gorgeous mountain setting. The entire valley includes the Italian slopes of Mont Blanc, Monte Rosa, Gran Paradiso and the Matterhorn. Its highest peak is Mont Blanc and is the highest region in Italy. The peaks are stunning in contrast… Continue reading Summer in the Italian Alps

#italy, Hiking, Home Exchange, Lake District, Mont Blanc, Travel, Vacation

Italy without the Crowds

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As predicted, Italy along with most of Europe is a popular destination this summer for folks traveling from the U.S. and within Europe. I'm happy to report we avoided most of the crowds during our three-week trip to Northern Italy. In today's post, I'll share information about the first half of our trip to Lake… Continue reading Italy without the Crowds

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Northern Italy – Lake District & Mont Blanc

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We are less than 10 weeks from our trip to Northern Italy, which will include a Home Exchange in the foothills near Lake Maggiore, as well as time in Courmayeur in the Italian Alps. We fell in love with Northern Italy during a brief visit over 10 years ago. While on vacation in Switzerland we… Continue reading Northern Italy – Lake District & Mont Blanc

Travel, Vacation, Wheelchair Accessible

Get Outta Town! The Mental Health Benefits of Traveling to Wheelchair Accessible Cities

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Guest Writer: Patrick Young So many of us hold off on taking our vacation days because we feel like work is our one and only. Plus, when you have a disability, you must find the right place to visit so you can get around and enjoy tourist attractions easily. Take advantage of your off-time because… Continue reading Get Outta Town! The Mental Health Benefits of Traveling to Wheelchair Accessible Cities

Color, Personal Style, Travel, Vacation

Pretty and Perfect in Italy

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I'm excited to find a few new outfits for our upcoming trip to Italy. I already have some great pieces, which will work for any weather and terrain, but you can't fault me for also wanting the perfect dress. As many of you know, we are staying in a Home Exchange among the foothills of… Continue reading Pretty and Perfect in Italy