Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor really is unique and beautiful, even among the beauty of the rest of the Oregon coastline. I didn’t do half as much there as I could have; just some exploration around the Natural Bridges…
The Wilderness is Only the Beginning
Something I have learned while wandering the wild places of the US and Canada is that the wilderness is not our final destination. God uses the wilderness – it’s often where He chooses to speak with us, to grow us,…
Terrifying Trails of the Western US
Hiking any trail can have its frightful aspects – walking away from civilization and the comfort of your car and into the unknown wilds of who-knows-where (not to mention scary stuff like spiders, snakes, bears, wolves, and sheer drop-offs). But…
A Taste Before the Fall
When we walk in the wilderness, we get to experience a taste – not the fullness, but just a taste – of what it was like before the fall. What it was like when there was no death, no pain,…
Lock 60 Historic Site: Walk through an Erie Canal Lock Chamber
Through the little town of Macedon, NY runs the reconstructed Erie Canal. The canal is mostly for pleasure crafts these days, paid for by your New York Thruway (I-90) tolls. The canal path is also well-used by cyclists (that would…
Joy of God
In the book of Job, we read that God made the world, “…while the morning stars sang together and the angels shouted for joy” (38:7, NIV) There was joy in heaven when God created the beauty of the earth.…
Cape Kiwanda: Sand Dunes & Rock Formations
It’s crowded, it’s dangerous, it was cloudy, and it’s about as touristy as the Oregon Coast gets. But somehow I totally enjoyed visiting Cape Kiwanda along the Tree Capes Scenic Loop off of US-101 south of Tillamook, OR. Maybe it’s…
12 Hiking Hairstyles that are Pretty & Practical
This is a guest post from one of my hiking companions. She’s young, slightly dramatic, and loves pretty things, even in the middle of the wilderness. You can find her top hiking destinations here. If you have long hair,…