A Weekend in Banff

We squeezed every ounce of hiking and fun out of Banff and the surrounding area as we possibly could.  When we rolled into town on Friday afternoon, Lake Louise was our first stop. You’ve probably seen photos of this lake – other-worldly green water against a snowy mountain background – and it truly is as…

The Kintzes Go To Camp

I have a friend in Nashville named Brandon. He was so encouraging over this past spring, as Towles and I began sharing our travel plans with friends. When he learned our itinerary would take us to Vancouver, he said, “If you can swing it, you have to see Malibu!” He was referring not to sunny…

Vancouver, British Columbia

Looking back now, our time in Vancouver is a little bit of a blur. We were there for two nights, and the afternoon we arrived it was raining pretty hard. We tried to rally and hang out at a playground in Stanley Park so the kiddos could burn off some energy from the drive, but…