Sep 2, 2010

Fantastic Fall Family Hike

X10U8 Beats Oktoberfest in Breckenridge

By Lisa T. Bergren

Last Fall, we drove up to Breckenridge to take part in their annual Oktoberfest, which oddly, happens in mid-September. But it was fine with us. Continue reading

Aug 30, 2010

Mt. Princeton & St. Elmo

A Central Colorado Day Trip

By Lisa T. Bergren

Interested in exploring some of Colorado’s hot springs? After packing a lunch and swimsuits/towels/change of clothes, we set off on this day trip from Colorado Springs to a place that had won high marks from fellow moms—Mt. Princeton. Continue reading

Aug 23, 2010

The Wall

Crossing the Border from Palestine to Israel

By Lisa T. Bergren

Think crossing the Israeli border is easy? Think again. We began our day as we did many others in Jerusalem, all packed up, water bottles filled, cameras stationed around our necks. We walked through the winding streets of the Old City, through the Damascus Gate and over to the bus station, where our guide made arrangements for our group of twenty-two to be dropped in Bethany. Continue reading

Aug 21, 2010

Creston, Montana

Heartland Sunset

By Timothy J. Bergren

In Montana, if you step off the back porch you might see the painterly evening qualities of the Flathead Valley…wheat fields wave farewell to the light and bask in the golden fringes of the day… Continue reading

Aug 20, 2010

Flathead Lake, Montana

Moment of Peace Video (with a little action)

It would seem all that’s missing is Corona and lime in this relaxing video. On the northeast end of Flathead Lake near Bigfork, Montana, a boater and his tow are trying to get a few more waterski/wakeboard runs in before dusk…with the distant summer sounds of children playing on the shore…

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Aug 14, 2010

Jewel Basin Family Hike

Twin Lakes

By Lisa T. Bergren

On a gorgeous late July day, we went to Jewel Basin, a lovely back country preserve. Here, there are 50 miles of hiking trails and 27 alpine lakes among over 15,000 acres for hiking and camping. Looking for a trail our 7-year-old could handle, we chose to head toward Twin Lakes Continue reading

Aug 13, 2010

Swan Lake, Montana Rainbow

Photo Friday

On my husband’s last night on the lake, it was rainy, then sunny, then this beauty appeared…a fine ending to a fabulous summer on the Swan.

Aug 12, 2010

How to Grocery Shop in Italy

Embrace the Experience!

By Lisa T. Bergren

My cousin and her husband are renting a private villa in Tuscany this Fall with three other couples and I’m drooling with envy. Sure, the villa and views will be sumptuous. But I’d kill to sink my teeth into the hand-crafted mozzarella or perfect, Roma tomatoes or spicy, local sausage or tart, dry Pecorino cheese…We love cooking in Italy! For us, it’s a part of the experience. And so is the grocery shopping. Continue reading

Aug 10, 2010

Family-Friendly Montana Hike

Glacier Lake in the Seeley-Swan Valley

By Lisa T. Bergren

It seemed incredible to me and my brother, but after a lifetime of summers on Swan Lake, we’d never really hiked in our own valley. So we gathered the troops together (17 of us) and drove thirty miles south and eleven miles into the forest to hike what is reportedly one of the finest trails in the valley—the trail to Glacier Lake. Continue reading

Aug 3, 2010

Swan Lake, Montana

A Moment of Peace

A beautiful morning in Montana with the waves of Swan Lake lapping against the shore and the sun just reaching Swan Peak in the distance. Grab a cup of coffee. Relax. Continue reading