Waterfalls! There’s something magical about the cascade of water tumbling over one or more ledges to the river below. It catches your breath, makes you want to pull out your camera, even though you know you can’t capture the way…
DIY Adult Seat Belt Pillow
I’ve added a new favorite item to my “must pack” list for traveling! It’s what I’d call a “seat belt pillow” or maybe “one pillow you can actually use in the car and won’t get lost”. It’s a simple sewing…
Sinks Canyon – Better in August
I’ve discovered something: Sinks Canyon – where the river literally disappears underground and reappears, two hours and about a quarter mile later – is much more interesting in August than in June. ‘Way back in June 2003, we…
Creation Waits in Eager Expectation
I was reading Romans the other day, and ran across these verses: “18 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. 19 For the creation waits in eager…
10 Places to Go Exploring in the Western US
Trails are nice, trails are great. I like trails (especially trails that lead to and through spectacular views!) But there comes a time when the inner anti-establishment in us all decides it would like a bit of freedom – and…