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
Category: Vacation
Trail Tales
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
Epic Trail – Lessons Learned
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
Summer in the Italian Alps
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 without the Crowds
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
Northern Italy – Lake District & Mont Blanc
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
Get Outta Town! The Mental Health Benefits of Traveling to Wheelchair Accessible Cities
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
Pretty and Perfect in Italy
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
Travel Deals – Eight Ways to Save
Maybe you're on a tight budget, love a bargain or simply want to take several trips a year, whatever the reason, today's post provides money saving ideas for your next vacation. My hubby, Jim and I are pretty good at saving money and living below our means. We live a simple life and most of… Continue reading Travel Deals – Eight Ways to Save
Flathead Lake
We spent the day on Flathead Lake's clear, cool waters surrounded by majestic mountains on both sides of the lake. This magnificent lake is 15 minutes from our property and an hour south of West Glacier, Glacier National Park. It was a calm day, perfect for kayaks, but we rented a boat, so we could… Continue reading Flathead Lake
