Travel – Chad Bockius

The Silver Spur Adventure: A Father-Daughter Journey into the Wild

Introduction What began as a random Instagram ad turned into an unforgettable adventure for Brooklyn and me. Our trip to Silver Spur Ranch, known for its fast-paced, week-long horse drives, was calling despite one little catch—it’s recommended for advanced riders, which I definitely am not. My previous horse-riding experiences were limited to a casual trail […]

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Family Ski Trip to Banff Canada – Overview, Tips and Reviews

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If you haven’t heard of Banff in Alberta Canada, I’ve bet you’ve at least seen a picture of Lake Louise in the travel mags. Sandwiched between two mountains, Lake Louise, is the most picturesque body of water in the area. The entire area is a National Park covering almost 8,000 square miles. It’s also a

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Our Alaska Family Adventure

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About a year ago our family voted and decided that Alaska would be our big summer trip. At the time our plan was to take a cruise, but after talking to some friends, we changed course. While a cruise ship can help you see more of the coastline and ports, they also come with huge crowds.

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Surfing: My new favorite thing to do in Austin

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By now everyone knows what a cool place Austin is to live. But, don’t look now, it just got a lot cooler. In 2016, the NLand Surf Park opened. It is America’s only surf park and is only a short drive from downtown Austin. No one in our family has ever surfed

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Life lessons on trying new things

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If curiosity pushes you to explore new things, fear pulls you back. When humans lived in the open, it seemed like anything and everything could hurt you. Fear kept us alive. Today, things are much different. We don’t need to worry about a lion jumping out and making a meal out of us. Unfortunately, that

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This technique will make you love family travel planning

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Our family loves to travel. Whether we go camping at a state park or skiing in the winter. The experiences are priceless. They are more than vacations. They are opportunities to teach our children. The benefits of travel seem endless. Education – learn about the world through experiences Digital Detox for everyone Bonding Time

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Five guys in Cuba: Lessons and tips

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We all knew it was coming and 2017 was the big year. The big 40. A group of us met in college and have been friends ever since. It was a given we would all get together to celebrate. The big question was where to go. After many ideas and failed attempts, Cuba became

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