I’ve had a bit of a love-hate relationship with Nintendo, in that they treat me like a pestering step-child, and rarely even bother to send me press releases. I worked around them to get a review copy of Super Mario Galaxy Two, which I’d heard was great… and yes, it’s great… no, it might even be better than that. Continue Reading

On our recent winter trip to through Montana, we had a chance to try out a number of things we wouldn’t have, were the natural course of events left up to us. One such example is ski school, where my two boys, ages 6 and 7, got a chance to ski for the first time. Continue Reading

It’s rare that we jump on the cheapest thing in town and promote the unholy heck about it, but the Three Bear Lodge Restaurant is one of the best, cheapest, tastiest things in town we’ve ever found, and it’s wonderfully delicious, even though they’re still convenient. Continue Reading

We recently had a chance to stay at the Spokane Doubletree, and though our expectations were low, they beat them by an easy mile. This isn’t a come-and-sleep property, but one that offers exceptional rooms at great values, and in ways that should keep you coming back. Continue Reading

There’s nothing quite like Montana in the winter, and we’ve never had the chance to enjoy it before. Many of the state’s tourist attractions are closed for the winter, but those that remain open offer an experience so unrivaled that, even without the amazing scenery, it’s truly something to behold. Continue Reading

Saint Nicholas and Black Pete visited with residents at the Prairie County Nursing Home in Terry, Montana on December 23rd. It was preceded by the children’s choir of Trinity Lutheran Church singing songs from their upcoming Christmas Eve service.

This was one of our most fun experiences in years, and the fact that it was a Christmas experience only made it that much better. If you’re in the Seattle area, and you have a chance to check out Fort Nisqually in Tacoma, we can only recommend it strongly, and mostly because it’s so wholly awesome. Continue Reading

The Miracle of America Museum in Polson, Montana has begun a monthly program for the 3rd Saturday of each month. December and January will be “THINK SNOW’ with viewing of rare winter tools and toys of winter. Also, a new display of winter ice harvesting in the Flathead. Continue Reading