It’s August, which means we’re now in full-on summer mode. It’s been super hot outside! So most days we have the AC cranked. Even with the warmer temperatures, Henry still begs like mad to go outside ever few hours. It only takes him 5 minutes into our walks to realize his mistake. But he never seems… Read More
Outdoors & Travel Archives
Adventures, vacations, and trips we've taken.
Adventures at Pewit’s Nest – Baraboo, WI
Last week we decided to take a trip up to Baraboo, WI to visit Pewit’s Nest. A little gem of a place here in South-Central Wisconsin, tucked nicely behind the local Wal-Mart. I guess what I’m saying is, you wouldn’t expect to see something like this around these parts of town. This little wonder has gorgeous hiking… Read More
Dog on a Boat
Nothing beats a summer day on the water with your best bud. Our best bud happens to be this little fur-ball named Henry. We adopted Mr. Henry about two years ago from a local animal rescue. Wait. Back-up. I should probably be a little more formal with the name. His title is actually Sir Henry. Well, at… Read More
A Fjallraven Backback in Portland
The minute we got to Portland Max seemed to acclimate quite well to the whole culture thing happening there. We went to a boutique where he bought himself this new backpack. And then he got some flannel shirts to complete the whole get-up. I guess it’s kind of funny because I had to drag him into the store. And… Read More
Max’s Beach Style
Maple Syruping
Every Spring, the Sugar Maple trees in northern Wisconsin run wild with their slightly-sweet sap. If collected and boiled down, the sap gives us pure maple syrup, the Gold Standard in liquid sweetness. First, we “tap” sugar maples that will be exposed to the sun, placing a bucket under the spout to collect the run-off… Read More
Northwoods Bachelor Party
Some of my high school friends and I went up to the family cabin in January for my bachelor party, about a four hour drive north from Madison. Winter is a special time up there. The snow opens the forest, making it easy to reach untouched beauty. The cold is isolating, and everything is dead-quiet…. Read More
Honeymoon Selfies
This week we are on our honeymoon in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Gorgeous weather here! Can’t beat the current 84 degree sunny temps while the poor Madisonians are facing a 12 degree day. Sorry guys! #notsorry Since Punta Cana is quite the tourist destination we’ve seen a few people here with selfie sticks on this trip…. Read More