Woof! I kind of like this quarantine stuff. Mom is home even more than normal and can let me outside and inside, inside and outside of the house…all day long! Yes, I could get used to her being at my beckon call. We have been taking advantage of the cool spring temperatures knowing that the […]
A picnic at Bartlett Lake
Spring is here in the desert! The yellow flowers are everywhere…except where my mom wanted to see them. Doh! We went for a flower hike on Friday near our house, and the flowers were beautiful. Thanks to all the Forever FIT folks who joined us! On Saturday, we thought we’d head to Bartlett Lake […]
Winter at the Snowy Range Mountains in WY
Across the country, we are experiencing what my mom calls weather whiplash. What’s weather whiplash, you ask? It’s when one day it is like summer and the next winter returns with a vengeance causing you crazy head turns! Although ours won’t be as severe as some here in Phoenix, I thought I would offer a […]
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The Snowy Range Mountain Scenic Byway
Our cooler weather with windy conditions makes me think back to a trip we made to Wyoming when we lived in Northern Colorado. Have you ever been to Wyoming…the land of wide-open spaces? The entire state has less people than Phoenix, Arizona (579,315 as of 2017) and is known for its expansive blue skies. We […]
Kuma camps at Powell Springs
When my mom took me to the park on a Thursday, I knew something was up. We usually go on a Friday, so that meant one thing: adventure! Dad got the camper and when he was getting it ready, he noticed a connection to the propane gas line was broken. I’ve been smelling propane and […]
Kuma 4 wheels to Horsethief Lake
Man, is it me or has this been a hot and humid summer? Ugh. My folks were sick of the sticky weather and decided last minute to head to the hills. We weren’t sure we’d find cooler temps, but we brought a picnic and would at least have a change of scenery. I was game! […]
Kuma takes a ride to the Castle Hot Springs
When it is hot, we are limited to what we can do outside. Lately, it is has been difficult to beat the heat even early in the morning. Mom and dad thought a drive with the AC on would be a good option, so 4 wheeling we went! I’m not a big fan of […]
Kuma Discovers Secret Canyon in Sedona
Christmas has been put away until next December. Another year is upon us, and I can’t wait to see how me and my family celebrate. Stay tuned for that! Over the holiday, we got some great hikes in. One day, we headed up north to Sedona. Knowing Sedona would be packed with tourists and visiting […]
Kuma enjoys the West Fork Trail in Sedona
My folks confused me this past Friday. Friday is usually park day and oh how I love doing the grass dance and seeing all my buddies! Instead of driving to the park, though, we kept on going and going. I should have known something was up when the drink cooler was in the car. We […]