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Explore the stories that have shaped us and the mission we're cultivating within this cherished landscape.
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Jordan Menzel
Oct 8, 2024
The Lost Lessons: Rediscovering Childhood Wisdom
Reclaim Childlike Wonder! Adulting doesn't have to mean losing wonder. Embrace curiosity, seek adventure, live in the moment.
Kyote
Aug 4, 2024
Embrace the Art of Doing Nothing | Doing Nothing Together
"All of humanity's problems stem from mans inability to sit quietly in a room alone." - Blaise Pascal Who has the power to pause ? Who...
Jordan Menzel
Jul 18, 2024
It's Never Too Hot For Hot Springs - Top 10 Reasons Maple Grove is a Summer Destination
Top 10 reasons that our river bend is a classic Summer swimming spot that happens to have hot springs.
Jordan Menzel
May 23, 2024
Our Invitation | A Guide to Soaking with Respect
Our intention is your invitation. Community agreements matter in a world that seems to dwell in disagreement. Quite often, some guest...
Jordan Menzel
May 16, 2024
The Devilish Details | Lessons in Avoiding Future Blunders
The devil, it turns out, is in the details . Friends of the Bear, we’ve got story that stings. If you’re one of the 111 citizens who...
Jordan Menzel
May 13, 2024
Labor of Love | The Work Behind the Waters
Ever wanted to look under the hood at what it takes to hold space for the simple act of inviting you all to come sit in hot water? We...
Jordan Menzel
May 11, 2024
Mothers Day | Celebrating the Women Who Weave Our Lives Together
Happy Mother’s Day to all the life makers out there. On any given day, our land is more often than not wandered by women. So, naturally,...
Jordan Menzel
Apr 27, 2024
Sunday Inspiration | The Pioneering Hearts of Mel & Aubri
What's a Sunday in the Mountain West without a good pioneer story? Mel & Aubri And if you’ve got to spread a pioneering gospel of...
Jordan Menzel
Apr 13, 2024
The Art of Brotherhood | 5 Year Tradition
A Sunday sentiment on Brotherhood. Today marks the birthday of one of our most frequent guests, David Boyer . And, following a nearly 5...
Jordan Menzel
Apr 3, 2024
Contributing at Maple Grove | Work Hard, Relax Fully
All these years later, we remain largely fueled, staffed, supported, and inspired by one underlying motivation - we all go to pretty...
Jordan Menzel
Mar 30, 2024
Spring into Being | The Art of Living Agai
Today, in more ways that one, is about resurrection. Sure, it’s about the possibilities beyond this life grounded in faith for why we are...
Jordan Menzel
Mar 19, 2024
The Wild Side of Hospitality | More Than Just a Stay
This Spring, we have so much to celebrate! The dam is dead, the Source Pond is flowing, and the New York Times Travel sat down with us...
Jordan Menzel
Mar 12, 2024
Dam(n) Right! | We Stopped It
THIS. JUST. IN!! We’ve all STOPPED A DAM(N)!!! Yesterday, two of the most surreal experiences unfolded for our beautiful Bear River at...
Jordan Menzel
Mar 10, 2024
Happiness in the Present | A Sunday Sentiment
A Sunday Sentiment on Choice. The more we age as a community The more we organically explore , experiment , and express Amongst...
Jordan Menzel
Feb 28, 2024
Leap into Life | Adventures for Your Extra Day
Once every 4 years, we grant ourselves an extra day in February. The question is, how will you spend it? Added up over a decade, that...
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