A beautiful Saturday and I was going to spend it on two wheels with a good friend of mine. You bet I was excited! Kristin and I were going to hit some of the mountain bike trails for our daily dose of fun and challenge. It would also be a good experience...
I knew going out on the mountain bike trails would be an iffy thing after all the rain, but I was willing to take the chance. I figured that they would be a bit slick but not completely water logged and impossible to ride. I felt like it would be my ...
A beautiful Tuesday off meant that Travis and I would go explore the mountain bike trails! I lead the way, entering IPT and took us through the whole thing. Today we experimented with tire pressure to see how I could handle more air in my tires. Lower...
Our mountain bike ride started off with my taking the “official” entrance to the IPT trail. I sat back and went down the hill effortlessly. Travis was behind me and commented on how well I had done it, something that surprised me but at the same time...
Lansing Fish Days is the event of the year in Lansing, Iowa. A tradition dating back to the late 1800’s, it's still one of the most popular events in the entire Northeast Iowa area. Every year, residents and tourists alike, await the second weekend in...
I will admit that I started my bike ride off slightly grumpy on this warm, muggy day. I was in a particularly funky mood which I wasn’t able to completely shake for whatever reason. I had no idea what Travis’ plans were for me in terms of where we would...
What is the 7th Annual Blind Wine Tasting Event you ask? Empty Nest Winery invites everyone over the age of 21 to taste and judge our new wines. Tasting will be available in a variety of different categories and you are encouraged to try to guess wh...
Mountain biking is very much a form of riding that challenges me to the very core of my being. It’s a battle against me, my fears, anxieties, and overall worries of my ultimate success or failure. I find myself far more challenged and emotionally/mentally...
As the breeze becomes crisper and the leaves begin to fall, the communities of Clayton County are full of events and festivals that make our county unique. From art festivals to celebrations of heritage, each weekend is full of fun and excitement. Just...
As luck would have it, I managed to snag a beautiful Tuesday off so that Travis and I could finally have a whole day off of work together. A very rare occurrence that happens usually on Christmas, New Year's Day, and Easter. I was giddy with excitement...
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