Natural Wonders. Navajo Nation's Monument Valley Park is located on the Arizona/Utah border. These grand, mysterious, sandstone monuments formed over millions of years and show us what happens when Mother Nature is left alone to do her thing. Our first stop as we headed towards Monument Valley from Durango, Colorado was Goosenecks State Park in Mexican Hat, Utah. It ...
Best Friends Roadhouse and Mercantile is a lovely new pet-friendly lodging option in Kanab, Utah. It's a perfect complement to a Best Friends Animal Sanctuary volunteer trip or the ideal place to stay with pets while traveling in Southern Utah. I wrote about Best Friends Roadhouse and Mercantile last October when we toured the Roadhouse before its grand opening. ...
For Valentine's Day, we brought our favorite Valentine (our rescue dog, Allen) to The Block in St. Louis Park to check out their dog-friendly patio. We were so impressed! They have thought of everything to make your dining experience with your pup amazing. Allen has been to restaurant patios but has always been the only dog so we weren't ...
Broken Arrow is a new trail for us this year. We were hesitant to hike here because the trail runs parallel to the jeep path and we thought it would be disruptive. The jeeps didn't bother us at all and it was fun to watch them cruising over the red rocks. The hiking distance for Broken Arrow Trail is ...
"If we couldn't laugh, we would all go insane." - Robert Frost If you're looking for a fun way to kick off the holiday season, check out "Getting Plowed: A Holiday Survival Guide" at the Brave New Workshop (BNW). It's the perfect way to keep the holidays in perspective and release some stress through laughter. ...
If you’re going to get stuck on a road trip, Glenwood Springs, Colorado is the place. Vail Pass (10,666' mountain pass over the Rocky Mountains) was closed due to a snowstorm so we enjoyed our extra day! We were here in April and this has become one of our favorite Colorado towns. There’s so much ...
It was an incredibly humid day and I was so impressed with how this couple kept their cool. Every photoshoot has a challenge but those challenges are what make perfect moments. xo © Tracy Blowers
Would you dare the depths of the Belly of the Dragon? This "cave" is actually a manmade tunnel to redirect drainage from the upper canyons under HWY 89 to the North Fork River just outside of Kanab, Utah. The water created this ripple effect that looks like you're going into the depths of a beast. ...
If you love animals, then this hotel is for you! I've written about Best Friends Animal Society many times. We adopted our two dogs from Best Friends and we go back every year to volunteer at the sanctuary. (Which we highly recommend!) We are so excited that they recently built a hotel in Kanab, Utah ...
Highlights from the Gala for Good! I always enjoy working with Ann Plans. Ann and her team create amazing events for non-profits. They are organized, supportive, and there's always a creative surprise. At the Gala for Good, my favorite surprise was the Champagne Dress Performer. (see below) Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota celebrated 100 years as leaders ...
Most littles don't want to sit for a photo. This sweet little girl just wanted to dance, run, and play so we lived in the moment and captured the fun! Try not to over-plan your photos if you have little kids. The majority of the time, if you have too many expectations, you will be ...
After this photoshoot, as I walked to my car, a woman stopped me and said: "You two just made my day and heart, seeing so much feminist love and support made me so happy." Isn't that awesome?! I had just met Laura with Laura Rae Photography that morning but we were having so much fun ...
The focus of this photoshoot was joy and centered around this beautiful soul of a dog. ❤️ Overwhelmed by LOVE. xo © Tracy Blowers
"Till Death We Do Art" - Joe Craven This quote really hit me while they were honoring Jeff Austin at the Grand Targhee Bluegrass Festival. Jeff recently died unexpectedly and today on 9/11, I'm reminded of Joe Craven's words "Tell your story and make your art". Life is hard. Honestly, it's harder than I expected ...
