Or, 12 Dayhikes You Should Take With Your Kids Before They’re Grown Today we have another collection of Epic Hikes in the Western US! This time our man is middle-age, highly creative, full of energy and fun, and was the…
Out of the Creativity of God’s Heart
One of the great things about loving God and being in the wilderness is that we know that the wonders we see were created by the same One who saved us from death and offers us a vibrant relationship with…
Visting the I-80 High Point at the Summit Rest Area
So it’s not hard to get to, easy to miss, and maybe not even that impressive. But the I-80 High Point – also known as the Summit Rest Area or the Lincoln Rest Area at Exit 323 between Cheyenne and…
Incredible Coastal Views from Cape Perpetua’s Stone Shelter
Cape Perpetua is a great place to visit. Thor’s Well and the surrounding volcanic tide pools and other oddities make it a must-do stop on a US-101 road trip. But I found the most remarkable – or at least the…
Becoming as God Sees Us in the Wilderness
The wilderness is free of distractions. We are surrounded not by negativity, peoples’ expectations, and the pressures of life, but rather we are surrounded by the very things that God created. This allows us the freedom to express ourselves as…
The Top 15 Pages on Anne’s Travels in 2016
Well, it’s that time of year again! Where has 2016 gone? I have no idea, but it’s been a good year, and I’m excited to share with you, once again, the top 15 posts from 2016. The top…
Exploring the Big Crack in Lava Beds
How about a little bit of adventuring? It’s awesome to follow trails, but every once in a while, it’s also really fun to adventure: no trail, no social trail, just a map and a willingness to venture into the unknown.…
Welcome to Anne’s Travels’ New Look!
I am sooooo super excited to announce the new website design! When I started the blog back in the spring of 2010 at the suggestion of friends and family members, I figured I’d write a bit and see where it…
An Evening at the Upper Geyser Basin
Last summer, the weather wasn’t working out so well at Mt. Hood, so we were looking for alternative places to visit on the trip home. A couple members of the group wanted to stop at Yellowstone National Park and see…
Wonder, Childlikeness, and the Wilderness
There’s so much wonder that is invoked in me when I’m in the natural world. When I see the towering cliffs, the rolling waves of the ocean, the minutest detail in the wildflowers, I’m filled with this awe and wonder…