If you know me (Anna), you know I love an epic adventure. There’s something about making your planning lists, going grocery shopping to prep your food, and double checking to make sure all your gear is in place and ready to go that makes an adventure feel complete to me. Call me crazy, but a trip without thorough prep work just doesn’t feel right.

We’ve spent two seasons in snowy climates now, however, we still felt that our winter outdoor experiences were a little lacking. When we heard about an Idaho hot spring that was only accessible via snowmobile, or tracked vehicle in the winter months, we knew it was an adventure we had to take! We partnered with Cheap Thrills Rentals in McCall Idaho, who equipped us with two snowmobiles, one a two seater, and one a single seater which would carry us and our gear on the 45 minute trek to Burgdorf Hot Springs.

Being able to fly a drone and take to the skies is a fantastic opportunity and also a huge responsibility. You can definitely fly a drone around and capture some fantastic footage and images for a hobby, but if you want to take it to the next level, you have to get a pilots license. If you want to be able to monetize your footage and images, or if you want to be able to go beyond recreational limits, you have to get officially certified by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration). Other potential jobs include land surveying, real estate, and tower inspecting. A whole new realm of job opportunities await for those who get their part 107 sUAS license.

The sweet older couple that sold us our Airstream stood on the driveway behind us, through the rearview I could see his arm wrapped around her comforting her as she wiped tears from her face. We waved to them as we pulled away, and they both waved back.

If we loved our time in Idaho so much, why did we decide to move on to a different spot? Why didn’t we just stay in the area we had grown to love so much? This post will fill you in on some big life changes we’ve decided to make!

From volcanic cave formations to hot springs, Idaho has it all. During our time in Idaho we drove all over the state exploring its different sites. I’ve compiled our favorites into a list of nine must see spots!

Since having obtained Ares, he has traveled across the USA three times, and spent a week onboard a boat. The only thing he has yet to do is fly on a plane, to check off all the main methods of transportation! I like to think that he has a very rich life for a dog, and love that he is an active part of our family, and not just a pet that lives in the backyard all day.

I used to stress about traveling long distances with a dog. During all our time spent on the road we have come up with some tips and tricks that make hotel stays and visiting landmarks a little easier with a pet. We love to share some of our favorite things we’ve learned with you!