A passion for shared, memory-making experiences with family and friends.
I’ve been investing in unique shared experiences for the last 25+ years. It started with my wife and includes our family, our friends and our kids. I’m hoping the memory of these shared experiences provides long-lasting memories for not only me but my family and friends. These trips, adventures, activities and events are great, but true happiness also comes from also being present for the small, everyday moments.
Here is a sampling of some memorable family trips and trips with friends: the Black Hills and Mount Rushmore, red-rock arches and Yellowstone geysers out West, the Olympic coast and a whale-watch on the Salish Sea, a glowing bay in Puerto Rico, and a safari across Tanzania and Uganda. Each of these signature trips has its own page with the full story and photos. Browse all trips →
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From trekking into Uganda’s “Impenetrable Forest” to visit silverback gorillas in the wild, to climbing Whistler via Ferrata and witnessing the “Big 5” on safari in Tanzania. From jeeping in Moab to hiking Olympic and Arches National Parks, horseback riding in RMNP to marveling at the Northern Lights and Yellowstone’s geysers. Whether snowmobiling at the cabin, kayaking, or finding a quiet trail, these experiences reflect a desire to explore and connect directly with nature.
View full ⤢From the legendary “Face to Face” dueling pianos of Elton John and Billy Joel to modern spectacles like U2 and Ed Sheeran. On the theatrical stage, from the history-making Hamilton on Broadway and the classic Les Misérables to festive traditions like the Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall. From iconic venues like Red Rocks to MN State Fair concerts, we love experiencing live performances with friends and family.
View full ⤢From watching USA win the Ryder Cup to attending Super Bowl XLV and experiencing the “Minneapolis Miracle,” we love watching iconic moments firsthand. Season-ticket holder for the MN Vikings and Timberwolves, hot passes in the pits during a NASCAR race, and watching Chelsea beat a Premier League rival in London, we prioritize these unique experiences with friends and family.
View full ⤢Beyond major travel and ticketed events, I cherish unique “micro-experiences.” Seeing my face on the Nasdaq tower in Times Square, but also brewing beer with friends, competing in a curling league, dining at a chef’s table, juggling, or simply contemplating life from a hammock. There are many other moments, both big and small, that are part of my life story.
View full ⤢One of our favorite activities is experiencing God’s creation in nature, hiking and exploring state parks (11) and national parks (13) across the United States. We’ve also visited 6 national parks in Africa, including Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania) and Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Parks (Uganda).
View full ⤢TV and print advertising in 2010 featuring our family for a Minnesota DNR “I Can Camp” campaign, during our roughly ten-year tent-camping phase with friends and neighbors. Fun memories! View the print brochure.
We were guests on the MeandHer Travel podcast for a three-part series about our trip to Tanzania and Uganda, from witnessing the Big Five on safari to trekking through the Impenetrable Forest for silverback gorillas. Listen to Episode 1, Episode 2, and Episode 3 (Uganda).
Travels have brought me across North America, Europe, East Africa, Southeast Asia, Central America and Australia, mostly the United States but also Western Europe (UK, France, Germany), Tanzania, Uganda, Malaysia/Singapore, and Australia.
