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Lake Irwin is gorgeous and just the right distance from Crested Butte.  We enjoyed great camping and the perks of being able to drive into town for fancy food and the Montanya Distillery for rum cocktails. The campground was busy but quiet and the kids loved playing on the lake.  MQ did lots of exploring … Continue reading »

MQ’s first rafting trip!  We spent a day on the river with friends and family and MQ loved every second of it.  This was our summer to test out water sport because Matt wanted to buy a boat (and he did!).   Memorial Day 2016 from Matt Brandt on Vimeo.

We love camping in Chaco!  It is about a 2 hour drive from home and usually a little warmer than our neck of the woods so it is a great spring or fall camping trip.  It is truly a magnificent area and culturally rich with many ruins and a great visitors center. This was MQ’s … Continue reading »