Costa Rica Travel Journal
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Costa Rica Travel Journal

Thirty-three family members. Seven days. One unforgettable destination. Our Costa Rica travel journal is filled with wildlife encounters, family adventures, and the moments that reminded us why gathering together is always worth the journey.

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Costa Rica Packing List - Family Vacation Edition
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Costa Rica Packing List - Family Vacation Edition

Packing for Costa Rica looked very different than packing for a relaxing resort getaway. Between rainforest adventures, beach days, wildlife excursions, and a week spent with 33 family members, thoughtful planning made all the difference. Here’s everything I packed—and why packing with a purpose made this trip feel a little less stressful.

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A Family-Friendly Weekend Guide to Branson, Missouri
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A Family-Friendly Weekend Guide to Branson, Missouri

Looking for the perfect family-friendly weekend getaway? From Silver Dollar City and live entertainment to delicious restaurants and walkable shopping, Branson, Missouri, surprised us in the best way. Here’s our complete itinerary, favorite places to eat, and why we’d happily return with the whole family.

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What Fathers Leave Behind
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What Fathers Leave Behind

As we prepare to build Three Feathers Ranch, I’ve been thinking about legacy. Not the kind measured in acreage or buildings, but the kind measured in memories. The fathers who shaped us rarely realize which moments we’ll carry forever—a lesson shared in a workshop, a fishing trip, a seat saved at the family table. This Father’s Day, I’m reflecting on what fathers truly leave behind and the kind of legacy we’re hoping to build for generations to come.

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Creating Home Before the House Exists
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Creating Home Before the House Exists

Before the houses, gardens, and gathering spaces of Three Feathers Ranch become reality, there’s this season. A season of campers, lawn chairs, outdoor dinners, and learning that happiness doesn’t have to wait until the dream is complete.

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