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07/16/2026

Mountain babies growing up together. 🌲👶🦃

I am so glad my own kiddos get to see the turkeys regularly.

There were about 10 eight week old baby turkeys with two mommies watching over them in the yard at the Kentwood Kottage the other day.

These little visitors always bring our family so much spontaneous joy. 🥹✨

07/12/2026

Apple picking in JULY?! 🍏✨ You read that right!

Each apple variety has its own unique ripping date typically ranging from July through early November. Most Julian apple growers grown mid to late season producing apples (late August through late October). For the reason…

Historically, apple season in Julian doesn’t kick off until mid-August. But the is under new management, and for the first time, they are opening their gates for U-Pick apples! 🎉

Their earliest-ripening variety, a Golden apple, is ready for picking right now. If you want the classic mountain orchard experience without the massive autumn crowds, this is your sign to take a summer trip up the mountain.

📅 For Apple Lane Orchards most up-to-date 2026 season hours and picking availability: Head directly to Apple Lane Orchard’s page and website before you make the drive!

🍎 Want to stay in the loop for all things Julian apples? Don’t miss out on orchard updates and exclusive backcountry insider news. Click the link in my bio to join The Julian Apple Press email list today! 💌

Tag the friend you want to go apple picking with in the 2026 apple season 🍎



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07/11/2026

Living out here means you can’t just ‘pop into the store’.

Most people look at an 8.5-hour errand day as a nightmare, but when you live an hour down a winding mountain highway from the nearest major city, this is necessary from time to time for our rural lifestyle. 🏔️🚗

The biggest rule of survival? We only tackle these massive, jam-packed days when we can do them together as a team. Whenever one of us is taking a solo trip with the kids, we strictly limit it to one or two quick stops max so everyone stays sane!

Here is how we survive the big family city run:

⏱️ The Appointment Pivot: We stack city appointments to save gas.

🧸 The Play Break: Planning a park stop right in the middle keeps the kids from losing their minds in their car seats.

😴 Car Naps: Are a must.

🛒 The Temperature Game: Shopping for all non-perishables first, and saving the closest chain grocery store for the very last stop so the cold items don’t spoil on the drive back up the mountain!

For my fellow rural or small-town families, how many errands do you try to squeeze into a single city trip before you call it quits? 👇



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06/18/2026

The moment we’ve all been waiting for! 🥹

We spotted the first baby turkeys of the season on our walk today. It gave us so much joy watching them run around! They are just too cute ☺️

06/09/2026

Nothing beats a small-town 4th of July! 🇺🇸✨

From the vintage plane flyovers to the giant flag and endless community smiles, Julian knows how to celebrate. There’s truly nothing like the energy up here in the mountains! 🏔️🥧

📍 Main Street, Julian
🗓️ July 4th
⏰ Get there early to grab a spot and a slice of pie! 🥧

Have you experienced a Julian parade yet? Let us know your favorite part below! 👇

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