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An afternoon at Sand Harbor, Lake Tahoe

Chad Dupin

Aug 18, 2018
1 min

An afternoon at Sand Harbor, Lake Tahoe

We spent an entire day at this beach at Lake Tahoe, called Sand Harbor with our family and my brother’s family. The largest alpine lake in North America, Lake Tahoe is a crystal clear lake atop the Sierra Nevada mountain range. The clear water and interesting rock formations allow for swimming, rock jumping, kayaking and paddle boarding. If you are ever in Tahoe north shore, be sure to check out this beach. Check out our video below. The fam All the kayaks Sadie & Claire Cl

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Spring Break ’18

Chad Dupin

Apr 16, 2018
1 min

Spring Break ’18

Spring break 2018 we visited Jaco, Costa Rica. We did some fun things. #costarica #surfing #vacation #international #Dupins #Sara #EastGrandRapids #jaco #Travel #Sadie #Reese

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Surfing in Jaco

Chad Dupin

Apr 14, 2018
1 min

Surfing in Jaco

Whenever we visit Costa Rica, Reese & Sadie like to go surfing. Here is a quick video of their afternoon surfing. Thanks to the Surfer Factory for a great experience. #costarica #vacation #international #Dupins #Sara #jaco #Travel #Sadie #Reese

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2 Days at Big Sky, Montana

Chad Dupin

Feb 11, 2018
1 min

2 Days at Big Sky, Montana

We have fallen in love with BigSky, Montana. On our recent visit, we skied for a few days at Big Sky and Spanish Peaks with our dear friends Matt & Lily. We also spent some time in Yellowstone National Park. Check out our story here. You can check out our highlight video below. There is so much to do in the area beside skiing. Dining Buck’s T4 Lodge Spanish Peaks Lodge The Hungry Moose Roxy’s Market Lone Peak Brewery Yeti Dogs The Cabin Other places to visit West Yellowsto

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Summer of 17

Chad Dupin

Sep 12, 2017
1 min

Summer of 17

We had a great summer. The girls went to 2 summer camps, Never The Same and SpringHill , lacrosse tournaments, a trip to the west coast and a week at Torch Lake. Enjoy. #SanFrancisco #WesDupin #Adiline #Claire #Haili #vacation #Lacrosse #MittenSelect #SpringHillCamp #Dupins #Friends #Sara #EastGrandRapids #GrandRapids #soccer #Travel #Sadie #Lily #NeverTheSame #Reese

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Chad Dupin

Sep 9, 2017
1 min

3 Hours On Torch Lake

#cousins #Adiline #Haili #vacation #Dupins #Friends #Sara #Sadie #Reese

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Jose’s Crocodile Tour

Chad Dupin

Apr 7, 2017
1 min

Jose’s Crocodile Tour

Jose’s Crocodile River Tour takes place on the Tarcoles River in Central Pacific Costa Rica. Get up-close with American crocodiles of all sizes, and observe an abundance of beautiful exotic birds! Enjoy spectacular rainforest scenery and cruise through dense mangrove forest canals. Spot jungle wildlife such as iguanas, lizards that run on water, mangrove crabs, monkeys, and more! An adventure your must experience! Be sure to tell 9 Finger Jimmy hi! Learn more about Jose’s Cro

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3 Hours At Rainmaker Park

Chad Dupin

Apr 7, 2017
1 min

3 Hours At Rainmaker Park

On our most recent trip to Jaco we decided to visit Rainmaker Park, and it was a great experience. If you are looking for something remote and off the beaten path, you have to check out Rainmaker Park. It is a private nature reserve that is an easy 45 minute drive from Jaco. It has a 2 mile hiking trail with suspension bridges, waterfalls, and lots of birds, frogs, plants and other wildlife. You can learn more of the history of Rainmaker here. Before you head out, check out

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Spending A Few Days In Jaco, Costa Rica?

Chad Dupin

Mar 2, 2017
3 min

Spending A Few Days In Jaco, Costa Rica?

We have taken our family a number of times to Jaco and absolutely love the area. We have put a few of our favorite places to visit and eat. Just click the company name or links that are bolded to learn more. Jaco is central to it all featuring fishing and surfing, golfing, beautiful beaches, and countless tours and activities. You can take an ATV trip through the jungle and explore the hidden waterfalls scattered throughout the region or zip line over the rainforest canopy f

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2 Days at Heavenly Ski Resort

Chad Dupin

Feb 21, 2017
1 min

2 Days at Heavenly Ski Resort

On a recent trip to San Francisco, we drove up to the south side of Lake Tahoe and spent two days skiing at Heavenly Ski Resort. Riding the gondola with Sadie Sara sending us off from Tamarack Lodge Heading out for the day We got the highest point at Heavenly. 10K Feet! Sadie figuring things out Looking down at Lake Tahoe Sadie and Dad kicking it on the lift Riding the gondola from Lake Tahoe to Tamarack Resort Looking for a place to stay? Try the Marriott’s Timber Lodge. T

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Ski Day

Chad Dupin

Dec 23, 2016
1 min

Ski Day

We had a great weekend in Northern Michigan. One of the highlights was kicking off the ski season at Crystal Mountain with some of our close friends. Great memories! #skiing #CrystalMountain #Dupins #Friends #Sara #EastGrandRapids #Travel #Sadie #Lily #Reese

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Poortenga Christmas Party

Chad Dupin

Dec 10, 2016
1 min

Poortenga Christmas Party

#Hudsonville #Adiline #Haili #Poortenga #Dupins #Sara #Christmas #Sadie #Reese

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An afternoon at Chateau De Chenonceau

Chad Dupin

Sep 27, 2016
1 min

An afternoon at Chateau De Chenonceau

[stag_map lat=”47.32465″ long=”1.07038″ width=”100%” height=”350px” style=”none” zoom=”15″ type=”roadmap”] The Château de Chenonceau is a French château spanning the River Cher, near the small village of Chenonceaux in the Indre-et-Loire département of the Loire Valley in France. It is one of the best-known châteaux of the Loire valley. The current château was built in 1514–1522 on the foundations of an old mill and was later extended to span the river. The bridge over the ri

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Lake Cumberland Vacation

Chad Dupin

Aug 8, 2016
1 min

Lake Cumberland Vacation

Highlight footage from our trip to Lake Cumberland, Kentucky in August 2016 #Tennessee #vacation #Kentucky #Dupins #Houseboat #Sara #Sadie #Reese

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A morning at the Jamestown parade

Chad Dupin

May 28, 2016
1 min

A morning at the Jamestown parade

The Poortenga’s decorated a couple vehicles for last week’s Memorial Day Parade. The kids had a blast rolling large in the jeep and mule and throwing candy to the kids. #littlepieceofamerica #merica #JamestownTownshipMemorialDayParade #Hudsonville #Adiline #Poortenga #Dupins #Friends #Sara #Sadie #Reese

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Mine train ride at Magic Kingdom

Chad Dupin

Feb 9, 2016
1 min

Mine train ride at Magic Kingdom

Here is a quick video of our ride in the Mine Train at Magic Kingdom. #disneymagickingdom #Adiline #florida #Haili #vacation #disney #Poortenga #Dupins #Sara #magickingdom #Travel #Sadie #Reese

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11 second Christmas tree setup

Chad Dupin

Nov 29, 2015
1 min

11 second Christmas tree setup

#Dupins #Sara #EastGrandRapids #Christmas #Sadie #Reese

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4 days in Breckenridge

Chad Dupin

Feb 28, 2015
1 min

4 days in Breckenridge

#Dupins #Sara #Sadie #Colorado #Reese

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The Great Poortenga Spoon Battle

Chad Dupin

Dec 25, 2014
1 min

The Great Poortenga Spoon Battle

The Poortenga’s enjoy their card games especially Spoons. #Hudsonville #Adiline #Haili #Family #Poortenga #Dupins #Sara #Christmas #GameNight #Sadie #Reese

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Project Gingerbread House

Chad Dupin

Dec 13, 2014
1 min

Project Gingerbread House

#Detroit #Baremens #Dupins #Friends #Sara #Christmas #Sadie #Reese

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