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Introducing the Ursa Major Goats
Introducing the Ursa Major Goats!
Taking shape
Hi everyone! After a 5 week rain delay, we're back on track with our house! The crew was able to get started by the end of January with cutting our road and the dirt work to adjust the elevation where the house will be built. The massive amounts of fill dirt that were needed were … Continue reading Taking shape
2023 Project List and Resolutions
Yesterday we shared our accomplishments from 2022, and today we're going to share what lies ahead for us in 2023! We'll start with our home projects. 1. FiNish the Cottage And Have Our First Guests We've got a ways to go on this one, but I feel confident we can get this accomplished! 2. Move … Continue reading 2023 Project List and Resolutions
2022 in Review
Happy new year everyone! It's been a long year, and we thought it would be a good time to look back on our resolutions from the beginning of 2022 and reminisce about all that we accomplished. Here we go! 1. Finish the Master Bathroom Before... remember the horrible brass hardware and green tile? It's hard … Continue reading 2022 in Review
Roadtrip to Zion: Part VI – The Journey Home
Hi everyone! Today we’re wrapping up our series on our incredible trip to Zion and Bryce Canyon, and it’s safe to say that Zion will forever be one of our favorite parks! We headed out of Utah bright and early, hitting the road by about 6am. I am still blown away by the landscape here. … Continue reading Roadtrip to Zion: Part VI – The Journey Home
Roadtrip to Zion: Part V – The Watchman and Bryce Canyon
Our first freeform day was also our first day hiking with the kiddos. Thus far our trip had been planned childfree, as we were very concerned about safety at Angel’s Landing and in the Narrows. We decided to start with an easy hike for the kids, 1.3 miles up The Watchman Trail. Although reviews stated … Continue reading Roadtrip to Zion: Part V – The Watchman and Bryce Canyon
Roadtrip to Zion: Part IV – The Narrows
Good morning! Today we’re sharing our trip through the Narrows, one of the most iconic places at Zion National Park! We planned to be on the trail to the Narrows from the Grotto parking lot by first light, about 7am. Our plan was to hike out to Wallstreet, see how we were feeling, and decide … Continue reading Roadtrip to Zion: Part IV – The Narrows
Roadtrip to Zion: Part III – The West Rim
We’re back! After completing the trek out to Angel’s Landing, we took a quick stretch break at the Scout Lookout, picked up our packs, and headed off on the West Rim trail towards our overnight campsite. Scout Lookout We had about a 4 mile hike remaining to get to our campsite (Campsite 1 on the … Continue reading Roadtrip to Zion: Part III – The West Rim
Roadtrip to Zion: Part II – Angel’s Landing
We’re back with another Zion update! We arrived at Zion in the late afternoon on our third day of travel, and our first stop was the Zion Visitor Center to pick up our backpacking permits. Our initial plan had been to hike the Narrows top down, but unfortunately the threat of rain and the recent … Continue reading Roadtrip to Zion: Part II – Angel’s Landing