Category Archives: Outdoor Adventures

The Great White North

Posted on 07/01/2018 by ashleekiser

Last year my dad said “let’s go to Alaska.” For several months, the talk was all hypothetical and speculative, but then by Christmas he handed me a credit card and instructed me to start making reservations. At this point it … Continue reading →

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Little Ranger Camp

Posted on 03/15/2018 by ashleekiser

Ian spent the first half of his spring break attending Little Ranger Camp, a day camp at Burgess Falls State Park.  Park rangers planned a highly educational experience that walked the students through many biology and anthropological skills this week. … Continue reading →

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Pizza Out

Posted on 02/01/2018 by ashleekiser

Most folks who know us think that Brinn’s true passion lies in paddling, but this just isn’t true. While we paddle quite a bit, and Brinn paddles extremely well, skiing will always be his first mistress. In fact, when I … Continue reading →

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A Dry Run

Posted on 02/01/2018 by ashleekiser

I bought a drysuit for Ian. Well, for all of us, but more about that another day. Back to Ian. He hates getting soaked on the river. Now mind you, he’s the kid that hates getting splashed and wet in … Continue reading →

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Winter Is Here

Posted on 01/25/2018 by ashleekiser

House Stark’s motto cautions all to remember “Winter is coming.” Winter found Tennessee early this year, and brought a hard freeze that transformed our local creek into an ice covered splendor. After a few days of below freezing temps, we … Continue reading →

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