family: Parental Success - Our Daughter is a Blogger! - 08/04/09 09:30 AM
Parental Success - Our Daughter is a Blogger!
Parents dream that their children will one day become a doctor, a lawyer, an astronaut, a fireman, a nurse, or many other great professions. Well, our daughter Kelsey may still become many of those things as she has her whole life ahead of her.
We are already excited and very proud of her though as she just started her own Blog - www.Krayphish.com, named after her nickname from volleyball. Many of you may already recognize her name as she is also an amazing photographer and we have posted many of her pictures right here on … (8 comments)

family: Missoula Montana Named One of the Most Playful Cities in America! - 07/29/09 03:44 PM
Missoula Montana Named One of the Most Playful Cities in America!
In a time when 82 percent of parents believe children don't spend enough time playing outside, KaBOOM! a national non-profit dedicated to bringing play back into children's lives, named them its most Playful City USA communities recently, Missoula Montana made that list!


Each of the 2009 Playful City USA communities demonstrated creative commitments to the cause of play in the areas of quantity, quality and access.
Making playspaces accessible to all citizens in Missoula is a priority for the Parks and Recreation department. The department will establish new connector … (0 comments)

family: Kayak in Downtown Missoula at Brennan's Wave on the Clark Fork River - 07/09/09 11:54 AM
Kayak in Downtown Missoula at Brennan's Wave on the Clark Fork River
A great place to visit in Missoula is Brennan's Wave which is located downtown, next to Caras Park on the Clark Fork River.
We spent some time at Brennan's Wave last weekend, after visiting the local farmer's markets, and had a great time watching the action.
Brennan's Wave was developed in 2006 and was named for Brennan Guth, a local kayaking legend. It's level two rapids are great for local kayakers to practice their sport, and are also used to help train search and rescue personnel.
Brennan's Wave replaced an … (0 comments)

family: Wordless Wednesday - Why Did the Skunk Cross the Road? - 03/31/09 12:09 PM

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family: Missoula Montana's Dragon Hollow Play Area - A Favorite Family Activity - 10/05/08 09:54 AM
If you are looking for a fantastic family activity in Missoula, then visit the Dragon Hollow Play Area which is located right next to the Missoula Carousel in downtown Missoula.
Dragon Hollow was built by 4,000 volunteers in the Spring of 2001. The play area features an obstacle course, swings, multiple slides, phone systems, and musical instruments as well as a special totland for children under five.
We recently took my 6-year old nephew Ryan to Dragon's Hollow and I think it's safe to say that it's his favorite place in Missoula!
And the best part...Admission is FREE!

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family: Top 5 Activities for Family Fun in Missoula, Montana - 02/21/08 09:30 AM
Winter can start to seem a little long this time of year. Take a break for fun and enjoy some of Missoula's favorite family activities.  
A Carousel for Missoula & Dragon Hollow - is located downtown along the river and is built and maintained by volunteers. According to the Carousel website, "If magic can happen anywhere, it can happen in Missoula, where dreams are followed and promises are kept, and where people believe in making a life as well as making a living."  
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Visitor's Center - features hands-on conservation and hunting heritage exhibits for all ages. Our exhibits … (1 comments)

family: The Best Rural Places for Kids - Missoula, Montana included in the 100 Best Communities for Young People for the THIRD TIME! - 02/01/08 05:11 AM
The America's Promise Alliance and Capital One have announced the winners of the 2008 100 Best Communities for Young People competition which identifies cities and towns nationwide that have made the well-being of children and youth a top priority. In its third year, 100 Best spotlights those communities that find unique and effective ways to ensure their young people receive the resources necessary to stay in school and succeed.
Missoula County is one of the 100 best FOR THE THIRD TIME in a row! The reasons given for the selection were in part to the County's Flagship program that brings community resources and … (1 comments)