Susie Kellogg 
Joy. I write a lot about joy because it’s such a deep spiritual emotion that far surpasses happiness as it is present even in grief. Joy is the ability to look beyond trials and suffering and still find gratitude, still find the good. The spirit of True Joy is life sustaining, it gives breath to … Read more
We all run into two different types of people in life, risk takers, and those who play it safe. The risk takers seize the day, they run taking seemingly uninhibited leaps off the edges of cliffs. They are excited to throw themselves into the unknown – new businesses, new opportunities, new locations. Those who play … Read more
As we crossed the border from ID into British Columbia, the stoke was high. We were really on our way to Alaska now. Immediately, miles turned to km and French was as prevalent as Spanish is in the states. Border crossings are typically uneventful and this one was no different. With one thing on our … Read more
Virginia is beautiful in the fall. The changing of seasons brings a renewal to the air and the landscape. Virginia Beach is no exception. The air is still warm enough to enjoy the warm Atlantic Ocean. October may seem to be somewhat of an odd time to visit the beach, but in reality it is … Read more
Banks, ID is home to one of the most iconic rivers in the country, The North Fork of the Payette. It’s a river that attracts some of the best kayakers. But, Banks is also home to the more well paddled rivers like the South Fork of the Payette (Class III/IV) and the Upper Main (Class … Read more
You know us, we paddle just about anything, from Class II to Class V. Just being in the river is fun and mind altering. On our Alaska Road Trip, we planned to spend 4-5 days in Kananaskis, BC for the Canadian Whitewater Kayaking Nationals and Team Trials. The kids were judges and scribes. So while … Read more
Canmore is a lovely Alberta mountain town in the heart of the Rockies, just west of Calgary and South of Banff. It is a vibrant town, nestled in between dramatic peaks and breathtakingly beautiful blue glacier filled rivers. There is a huge variety of Things To Do In Canmore for so many different visitors like … Read more