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Sleeping Bear Trip Report: Camping in Glen Haven

When we arrived at the D. H. Day Campground in Glen Haven, the first thing we did after registering for our site and setting up our camp was to go check out the beach, which was only about a 5 minute walk away. Our original plan had been to spend…

Posted on September 25, 2018April 30, 2019 by Kristy by Kristy

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Planning Our Trip to South Manitou Island

Growing up, the Traverse City area was a favorite vacation destination for my family. My mom loves the beach and shopping, and my dad likes fishing, antiquing, and the woods, and this area of Michigan isn't lacking in any of these areas. On some of these weekend getaways, we would…

Posted on September 24, 2018April 30, 2019 by Kristy by Kristy

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Sleeping Bear Vlog

Video journal of my weekend backpacking trip to South Manitou Island in Michigan. Sleeping Bear Trip Report If you’re interested, you can read the rest of my trip report to South Manitou Island by clicking on the links below. Part One: Planning Part Two: Camping in Glen Haven Part Three:…

Posted on September 22, 2018May 27, 2019 by Kristy by Kristy

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Our Honeymoon: Road Tripping to Banff National Park

For our honeymoon, we took a road trip to the Canadian Rockies with our dog! Why the Canadian Rockies, you may ask? From icy alpine lakes to hot springs with gorgeous views, from mountains to climb to valleys to gaze upon, we knew that a visit to Banff would have…

Posted on August 1, 2018August 1, 2018 by Kristy by Kristy

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Relaxing at Emerald Lake and the Natural Bridge

As we were driving back to our hotel from one of our many excursions in Banff, Luke and I randomly decided to pull off on the side of the road to explore an area called Natural Bridge. (more…)

Posted on August 1, 2018November 15, 2018 by Kristy by Kristy

Girl and Great Pyrenees Hike the Lake Agnes Teahouse Trail

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Hiking from Lake Louise to Lake Agnes

The hike from Lake Louise to the Lake Agnes Teahouse was one of the excursions on our trip that I was most excited about! (more…)

Posted on August 1, 2018November 15, 2018 by Kristy by Kristy

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Cruising the Icefields Parkway

What's the perfect compromise between wanting to rest and also wanting to explore while you're in Banff? Taking a trip along the famous Icefields Parkway, of course! (more…)

Posted on August 1, 2018November 15, 2018 by Kristy by Kristy

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Exploring Johnston Canyon

One of the excursions we were most excited about during our trip was Johnston Canyon, a trail ascending and descending through a deep canyon carved into colorful rock, filled with waterfalls, running through a beautiful shaded forest. (more…)

Posted on August 1, 2018November 15, 2018 by Kristy by Kristy

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Summiting Sulphur Mountain and Relaxing in Banff Upper Hot Springs

There are two ways to reach the top of Sulphur Mountain in Banff National Park: hike 3.4 miles uphill navigating your way up a dirt trail studded with roots and rocks, or ride the Banff Gondola. (more…)

Posted on August 1, 2018November 15, 2018 by Kristy by Kristy

Man and Dog at Takakkaw Falls British Columbia

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Hiking to Takakkaw Falls

Our trip to Takakkaw Falls wasn't originally part of our "itinerary", but we were so glad that we got to experience it! It was by far Luke's favorite adventure that we went on while in the park. We had originally planned to visit Lake Louise and hike to the Lake…

Posted on July 31, 2018November 15, 2018 by Kristy by Kristy

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Summer Adventures with Patronus and Bruce

After a couple weeks straight of hot, muggy weather which was definitely nowhere near ideal for going on fun adventures with a dog, Patronus and I were both eager to get back outside and do something fun. We finally had a weekend with beautiful weather, so we decided to take…

Posted on July 9, 2018August 3, 2018 by Kristy by Kristy

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Patronus’ First Camping Trip

After months of preparation, the time for our first backpacking trip was finally upon us. (more…)

Posted on June 20, 2018August 1, 2018 by Kristy by Kristy

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Day Hiking with Patronus

Saturday was National Trails Day and the weather was almost 70* and partly cloudy, so the three of us decided to visit a state park and do some hiking. Not only was the weather perfect for hiking, it was also a great opportunity to test out some of our gear…

Posted on June 4, 2018August 2, 2018 by Kristy by Kristy

Life at Home

Teaching Our Great Pyrenees to Swim

Patronus had his first ever swimming lesson over Memorial Day weekend. The weather was hot and sunny, and the air was muggy, which was the perfect recipe for coaxing a big, fluffy dog into a nice cold pool. While we did have general plans to teach Patronus to swim over…

Posted on June 3, 2018August 20, 2018 by Kristy by Kristy

Finishing 51 Mile Bike Ride in Northern Michigan

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Zoo-De-Mack Weekend

Last Friday, my friend Erin and I packed up the car and headed up to Mackinaw City for the 29th Annual Zoo-De-Mackinac weekend while the guys enjoyed the houses to themselves for the weekend. The highlight of the event is a scenic 51 mile bike ride through the northern part…

Posted on May 21, 2018November 15, 2018 by Kristy by Kristy

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DIY First Aid and Emergency Kit for Adventuring With Your Dog

As the days get warmer and more opportunities arise for us to take Patronus on new and more exciting adventures, we wanted to make sure that we had a first aid kit that was relatively lightweight, easy to pack, and would accommodate all three of us ready to go. (more…)

Posted on May 5, 2018December 8, 2018 by Kristy by Kristy

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Spring Training with Patronus

Exploring a greenway trail. Last weekend, while Luke was busy doing some boring adult stuff, Patronus and I had the chance to explore a paved trail with my brother. Brandon and I have both been there countless times to walk, bike, and run, but this was Patronus' first time. (more…)

Posted on May 2, 2018November 6, 2018 by Kristy by Kristy

DIY + Thrifting

DIY Boho Accessory Organizer

This DIY project can be done for under $20 and just a couple hours of actual "work". (Psssssh, like crafting is work.) (more…)

Posted on April 30, 2018August 2, 2018 by Kristy by Kristy

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How to Be a Runner

These days it seems as if my social media feeds are often saturated with photos from random 5k races, especially during the spring months. Each year it seems as if more and more of my friends and acquaintances have caught the running bug and decided to take the plunge. …

Posted on April 27, 2018 by Kristy by Kristy

Sports + Training

The Best Running Advice I’ve Ever Heard

This is not article about how to run fast. It's not about defining success by HH:MM:SS or places or ribbons or medals or beating anyone. It's about loving what you're doing, and about doing all you can so you can keep on doing it as much as possible. What I…

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