My favorite canyon we did in on our last visit to Death Valley National Park was Fall Canyon in the central part of the park. It even beat out Sidewinder Canyon, which is saying a lot since Sidewinder Canyon was…
Faith and Authority
We hear a lot about authority as Christians. It seems every Christian organization has its own definition of what Biblical authority is and what being under authority looks like. I’ve been in places where the pastor was the supreme authority;…
Best Hikes for Kids in Utah’s Big 5 National Parks + Grand Staircase-Escalante
Southern Utah is a favorite destination for tourists and locals alike. Who can resist giant arches, towering hoodoos, sculpted slot canyons, and rock formations galore? The good news is that the national parks in southern Utah (namely, Zion National Park,…
The Creativity of Creating the World
I heard a podcast with a famous Christian songwriter a few weeks ago. The interviewer (a musician in his own right) asked the songwriter about how he wrote songs. The songwriter summed up his thoughts with this statement: “To me,…
The Tunnel in Arches
Last fall, en route back across the country, we took an unexpected side-trek to Arches National Park. I’d been reading about off-the-beaten-path arches in Arches, so our first hike was off-trail down Courthouse Wash to The Tunnel. As features in…
Comfort is Ours in Abundance
This morning, I was reading 2 Corinthians 1 in the Amplified Bible (because it’s a fun new take on more traditional versions). I especially enjoyed verses 3-7: 3 Blessed [gratefully praised and adored] be the God and Father of our Lord…
A Beautiful Evening at the Ibex Dunes!
On my first visit to Saratoga Springs in southern Death Valley National Park back in 2008, we saw the Ibex Dunes marked on a map, down a road not so very far away from Saratoga Springs. But after we got…
Knowing the Story
Last fall, I went to Death Valley National Park. One of the “must do” hikes on my list was up to the Keane Wonder Mine. It’s not that we’ve never done it before – I’d say we were in the…
Hiking Book Review: Utah Canyon Country
I have a review of a great book to share with you today: Utah Canyon Country: 20 Must-See Sites and Short Hikes by Laurie J. Schmidt. I’d had my eye on the book for some time, so when I was…