During the last few weeks we’ve had the joy of having some of our favorite Sconnies join in on our western adventure.
In July, we met Beth in Cheyenne, Wyoming where we celebrated 125 years of the “Daddy Of Them All” – Cheyenne Frontier Days. This multi-day rodeo/concert/best of the west festival wowed and delighted us. We belted “Friends in Low Places” while stomping our boots in the Cheyenne dirt mere feet from Garth Brooks himself. We sat front row above some of the rodeo world’s gnarliest bulls and watched in awe as each event unfolded. We slept in tents in a makeshift campsite and showered with a garden hose. We collectively spent more time traveling than at the actual event. We would, without a doubt, do it over again. In the words of a country legend: should’ve been a Cowboy.
20 years ago in Cheyenne! 
The weekend following Cheyenne, we had the opportunity to host Kevin in Boise! By UTV, scooter, and foot we traversed the greater Boise area to squeeze every last drop out of what southwestern Idaho had to offer in just two days. A highlight was getting to meet up with one of Kevin’s friends for a UTV ride in the Sawtooth Mountains. The misty mountain air brought relief from the Boise heat, extreme adventure and endless memories.
August kicked off with another Beth adventure – this time in Boise! Not one to be outdone by Kevin’s mileage we also kicked the itinerary into high gear and spent her four day trip covering some serious ground. A few hour trek to Stanley included soaking in Kirkham hot springs, hiking the Sawtooths, and stargazing as we camped fireside in the Idaho wilderness. We faced our collective mild fear of heights with a ziplining experience and then closed out the weekend by eating and drinking our way around downtown, the greenbelt, and Hyde park. Low on sleep and high on fun, we truly had the best time soaking it all in.
Thanks to our amazing visitors and adventure buddies, these last few weeks out west have truly been some of the best! We are so thankful for the memories and so excited to be back in the Midwest with everyone soon!
Hi Mom! 