When I visited Goblin Valley State Park, I figured we might as well hike as many of the official trails as reasonable/possible, especially in the area around Valley 1, Valley 2, and Valley 3. Caramel Canyon to the Goblin’s Lair…
Patreon April-May Featured Hikes – Zone 5 (Great Plains) & Zone 6 (Great Lakes States)
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Mercy vs. Truth (and Spiritual Gift Checks and Balances)
In 1 Corinthians, Paul talks about how we are one body but many members – and how we need all members of the body and the gifts they bring. We need all of the gifts to function and to encourage…
All the Viewpoints Along the Hermit’s Rest Road (with ratings & how to visit the best!)
One of my favorite things to do on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon (I only do it every time I visit!) is to take the Hermit’s Rest (Red) Route Shuttle out to Hermit’s Rest and back, stopping at…
South Fork of Desolation Canyon
Desolation Canyon is the more beautiful and overlooked sister canyon to Golden Canyon in Death Valley National Park. Just to the south of Desolation Canyon (and accessed from the same parking area) is South Desolation Canyon. It has no trail,…
Patreon April-May Featured Hikes – Zone 3 (Southwest) & Zone 4 (Rocky Mountain States)
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Clothed with Strength and Dignity
A couple of weeks ago, a friend sent me a birthday card which contained the verse from Proverbs 31: “She is clothed with strength and dignity” (v.25). I thought, “Well, Lord, I get the clothed with strength part. But dignity?”…
Elephant Back Mountain over Yellowstone Lake
Elephant Back Mountain is one of two semi-famous overlooks of Yellowstone Lake between West Thumb and Fishing Bridge. The trail is a great hike in Yellowstone National Park, but it’s also steep and has limited views except at the viewpoint,…
The Best National Parks to Visit in the Summer (with 5 Itineraries!)
Perhaps I should call this post National Parks Best Visited in Summer, because most parks can be visited in the summer (though you might die of heatstroke in the process, or maybe get trampled by the crowds). So in this…
Patreon April-May Featured Hikes – Zone 1 (Pacific Northwest) & Zone 2 (Northern Southwest)
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