Posted August 3, 2021
Well, we made it…5 kids and 4 days in the backcountry of Wyoming! Specifically, we survived a pack trip in the Popo Agie Wilderness Area in Shoshone National Forest. That means we loaded up 5 Cowkids, 4 Horses, 2 Mules, 1 Zip the Wonder Dog, and 2 Parents and headed… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
Posted July 28, 2021
“Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out going to the mountains is going home; that wilderness is a necessity.” John Muir It’s that time of year again, time for my and the ENTIRE family to head to the mountains and live off the grid. Last year… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted July 24, 2020
I can say with confidence that I have earned my Wyoming Backcountry Prairie Wife Badge this last weekend. In case you missed my announcement last week, The Cowboy and our three oldest Cowkids (14,12, and 10) went on an adventure for a few days. We packed up four horses, two… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
Posted July 16, 2020
The mountains are calling and I must go… Oh how this speaks to my heart. Mountain climbing and hiking are two of my favorite things to do in Wyoming. Whether it’s a hardcore climb up Pikes Peak or a leisurely hike with a friend, being in the wilds of Wyoming… Read More »
Categories: Health and Wellness, Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
Posted October 14, 2015
Sunday was a typical blustery Fall afternoon with steady winds of 50mph and strong gusts well over that. The Cowkids were playing a new video game with the neighbors and The Cowboy puttered in the barn as I worked on the never-ending task of laundry. As I passed by an… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
