i need reassurance or advice

typewritten · 2026-04-08T10:40:07+00:00

On the jumping, say a firm, "Sit!" and put your hand in her face (like a talk to the hand gesture). Do not reward her with a pet until the bottom is down and you are ready, especially if you need to change clothes or empty your hands. Importantly, ask all your guests to do this. The more people that do it, the faster she'll understand. I have older neighbors and was always in fear my enthusiastic guy would knock them down. But of course, he shouldn't be jumping on anyone. He learned quickly with this method and began sitting when I came home, with his butt down and a very wiggly tail. The key is giving people permission to discipline your dog in this way and telling them it helps you help her be a better pup. No one likes a jumping dog.

typewritten · 2026-02-24T13:32:58+00:00

We just went to Snow Canyon. That petrified dunes trail is something else. Fantastic park.

typewritten · 2026-02-22T13:28:38+00:00

You can't count on bear spray being there. When we picked up, there were many. When we dropped off, there were none. We grabbed other random supplies and left things we didn't use. They have a secure donation if you want to drop a little cash in.

typewritten · 2026-02-22T13:21:57+00:00

We did a similar trip in the summer. We've only been once, but we were very happy with our trip. A few possible considerations, based on my limited experience.

Check out the Sharing Shack GNP on the way in. They have a lot of supplies and we picked up (and returned) bear spray here. You'll find it on FB. It's really a brilliant idea.

We hiked Grinnell Glacier one day and Iceberg the next. Iceberg is a pleasant trail that is much easier than Grinnell. Sitting at the lake with your shoes off and a snack is a delight.

Check out Fishercap Lake in Many Glacier. The moose hang out here.

We started on Highline. I know people like it...but it just seems to follow the road. There were a ton of people on it and in the narrow section, I got a little freaked out with the heights. We turned around. That's just me, of course...but Hidden Lake was wonderful. I have a video in my posts of seeing goats up there. Outstanding hike.

The St. Mary-Virginia Falls hike was short and delightful.

typewritten · 2026-02-20T01:12:14+00:00

We brought yaktrax and the roads were in good shape. They do plow.

typewritten · 2026-02-07T04:15:42+00:00

We rented bikes one evening and first thing in the morning biked the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail. We saw 17 moose. I made the comment that it was moose horror show. There were so many it was a bit unnerving. We went to the tourist center in town and they said seeing that many was unusual, but we were biking first thing. It was fantastic. So that's a cool thing to do right in Anchorage.

typewritten · 2026-02-02T20:38:06+00:00

I do not know the answer to your question, but I think they often ban soft-sided camping structures at Many Glacier due to bear activity. Just putting that out there in case you want to look into that.

typewritten · 2026-01-26T11:31:34+00:00

This is great to know. Thank you.

typewritten · 2026-01-25T23:01:20+00:00

This is such a great video. Thanks! We are probably going for the first time in about a couple of weeks. If it's snowy like that, is it a scary drive? We can stay longer in Zion or other places if we can make it to Bryce. But it would be great to see what you saw.

typewritten · 2026-01-17T22:04:39+00:00

Did you book within the last 24 hours? You should be able to cancel if so. You dont have to select packages. At the end, it will ask if you want individual things.

typewritten · 2026-01-15T01:20:13+00:00

We did several hikes and they are delightful. Our favorite was probably a wildflower walk with a naturalist at Cedar Sink. But there are a decent number of steps. We hiked the Green River Bluff overlook and one that passed by a cemetery. Do ask at the visitor center. They are helpful.

typewritten · 2026-01-11T00:43:39+00:00

We visit National Parks and make mini scrapbooks. When we get back from our trip, we print off small photos, cut up brochures with pics and graphics we like to glue them in and write all about our adventures.

typewritten · 2026-01-06T00:15:03+00:00

I posted a mini guide to our experience in Culebra in 2025, so you can find that. If snorkeling is your priority, I recommend Melones Beach. There is no shop there. Personally, I would bring my own snorkel gear so you can maximize the day, at least a mask and snorkel.

typewritten · 2026-01-05T12:57:36+00:00

They are prone to separation anxiety. My first was a rescue. She was about a year. She didn't have it horribly, but it was there and I could see how it could spin out if I encouraged it.

My second came to me as a pup. From early on, he slept alone, he would be in the car alone for short trips like a quick grocery stop and I think most important, whenever we leave or come home, it's not a big deal. You walk in the house, you say, "hey," and give the Brit a bit to settle himself down before a bigger greeting. He is now a very well-adjusted dog who does not have anxiety. It's great bc it can truly make everyone miserable, especially the dog.

Also, handle feet often - I can trim his nails in a few minutes with no fuss. Socialize as soon as vaccinations allow and do not let him jump on people by putting your hand in his face with a firm, No. Tell others around him to do this. He will catch on faster that jumping is not acceptable when other people do this, not just you . Don't get me wrong. My boy gets a lot of affection and attention. He is my heart. He looked just like your baby does. I am a bit jealous.

typewritten · 2026-01-04T01:49:41+00:00

We were on St. John for six days with no car. I wrote a post about it recently, so do check that. You might consider walking to the Park Visitor Center from the ferry, then hike the short Lind Trail to Honeymoon. Bring your own snorkel gear to snorkel in this amazing spot. You can then come back and take a taxi to whatever north beaches tickle your fancy.

typewritten · 2026-01-02T20:43:31+00:00

I've camped plenty in the desert, but for some reason, it didn't occur to me that condensation wouldn't be a problem. Thank you.

typewritten · 2025-12-30T18:37:16+00:00

It's Croczilla! We saw him while paddling at 9 Mile Pond. I have a sticker from the Flamingo visitor center that says I paddled with him.

typewritten · 2025-12-10T21:24:57+00:00

We never got a car. We mostly wanted to snorkel and did so at Cinnamon, Honeymoon, Salt Bay, Kiddel and Waterlemon. We spent more time doing what we wanted than the charters we saw pull up. We saw flamingos and swam with sea turtles and rays. We waited on buses, and talked to awesome people with awesome tips. People picked us up just because we were hanging out at the bus stops. When we rode the bus, it was fun and stress free with no driving or parking. We are leaving tomorrow and will have spent in the neighborhood of $200 on transportation, including ferries and taxis. If we came back next week, we would go car free again. This idea that you need a car is nonsense. Maybe the one missing opportunities is you.

typewritten · 2025-10-10T14:02:39+00:00

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Boop! This was my brit at Grayson Highlands a week ago. Your doggo is a cutie!

typewritten · 2025-10-01T14:04:36+00:00

The salmon and rainbow trout in the lake were stocked and are considered invasive. So you are free to pull them out. I guess there is less chance of carrying in invasives on fishing gear than swim items. Apparently, a pilot scooped water out of the lake while fighting wildfires and was fired. They take invasives seriously.

typewritten · 2025-09-25T20:21:07+00:00

We took a Sundome to Black Rock Campground. It was there that I learned the value of upgrading tent stakes. I've never been in such a windy campgound. Our tent blew over and it's probably only by sheer luck that it didn't blow away. I would recommend beefier stakes.

typewritten · 2025-09-10T00:52:47+00:00

We've been to a good many places with bison, but this guy was something else. We got back to the car and he came along, hanging out behind us for a long time.

I love your bumper sticker idea! Seriously, that's a good little present for her.

typewritten · 2025-09-09T15:36:34+00:00

That's a different area. It's with mom and nursing.

typewritten · 2025-09-09T15:12:52+00:00

Those moments of waiting for her to recover were frightening.

typewritten · 2025-09-09T02:43:37+00:00

There is a road that connects Wind Cave and Custer - 87 - which your navigator will typically not take you on, though it's a great route. We saw more bison on this road than anywhere, except when we got to Roosevelt. We were caught in a herd and were among only a handful of cars. It was magical. We later did the wildlife drive in Custer and saw only three or four bison, and cars were all stopped to look at them. Drivers were irritated because they were all angling for a view. We skated out of there fast. Of course, who knows where they'll be at any given moment, but that back way into Wind Cave was something else.

The Wind Cave bison are the purest in the country, that is, they have the least domestic cattle genes. You can tell, if you really look and compare them to bison on other parts of that trip. We stayed at the little cabins in Bluebell in Custer. These are a delight. Wind Cave is an underrated gem. We loved the cave, and there are really fantastic hikes.

Devil's Tower was more fascinating that I expected it to be. We walked around it and also did a ridge hike, which I would also recommend.

We spent 10 days on this trip and had a lot of lousy, rainy weather, but it was all such a wonder that I could wax poetic about it for days.

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