Looking for hiking gifts, presents for the hikers in your life, or even a little splurge for yourself? Here are some practical hiking gift ideas, from stocking stuffers to more expensive items, perfect for women or men. Practical Hiker Gifts…
Speak the Truth… But Only in Love
So often, we hear Christians speak the truth on social media and in real life. They put it out there: This is what the Bible says, this is what is true. They remember John 8:32, “you will know the truth,…
Panamint Dunes: Remote Sand Dunes in Death Valley
There are a few collections of sand dunes in Death Valley. The most famous are the Mesquite Dunes, located along the main highway near Stovepipe Wells. I’ve also been to the Ibex Dunes in the far south of the park.…
Kyhv Peak and its Amazing Views
I didn’t hike Kyhv Peak the traditional way. Most people start down at the Rock Canyon Trailhead in Provo. But given that I was already on the dirt road high in the mountains (the Kyhv Peak Road), I decided to…
Gear Review: G4Free 45L Hiking Backpack
It’s a gear review today, and I’m thrilled to be reviewing my day hiking backpack! The G4Free 45L (45 liter) Hiking Backpack has done me extremely well over the last 5-ish years (I forget exactly when I got it, though…
We Have Received Everything for a Godly Life!
The other day, I was reading 2 Peter and the following passage jumped off the page: Everything that goes into a life of pleasing God has been miraculously given to us by getting to know, personally and intimately, the One…
Rock Art at Martha’s Butte
Martha’s Butte is an unofficial hike in the southern part of Petrified Forest National Park. There are several ways to get there and get back, so I did a loop (which included a road walk – you can trade that…