The weather was beautiful, so Zion and I decided to hike up one of my favorite places on the planet: the summit of Black Elk Peak. The snow was very deep — 6 feet in some places! But the trail was packed down well and we ran into several other Read more…
The Shoup family got away for a three-day getaway in the Hills this week. All of the Rapid City kids made it, with the exception of Bella, who started her first full-time job. We stayed at a friend’s cabin near Sheridan Lake, and hiked, laughed and played. Can’t wait until Read more…
Autumn, our oldest daughter (now 22-years-old), came down to visit us this week for her first trip to Bayfield. She brought her boyfriend, Alex, too, traveling all the way down from Duluth, MN. Autumn asked to go on some hikes and adventures so we had a few planned for Read more…
I finally got the Harney hike / Sylvan swim pics YouTubed… (was having issues earlier) Also, just a cool little side note… the video we put together to promote the Transformed Youth Convention is now posted on the official convention home page. Deanna’s really happy about it as the video Read more…