I’ve found that I’m mostly likely to travel in the autumn months, and this year was no exception! After hiking 230 miles in September and early October, I promptly began planning another trip for November, the center of which would…
How to Get a Camping Permit for Echo Canyon & Hole in the Wall Roads in Death Valley
About a year ago, Death Valley National Park instituted a permit system for the two most popular roads for camping in the park – Echo Canyon Road and Hole in the Wall Road. I gather that the two were simply…
Do Not Be Afraid of Scorn
I ran across a really cool verse in Isaiah this morning: Listen to me, you who know right from wrong, you who cherish my law in your hearts. Do not be afraid of people’s scorn, nor fear their insults. Isaiah…
Terraced Falls – Very Remote Yellowstone
Located in the far southwest of Yellowstone National Park, Terraced Falls is a hidden gem of a hike. It’s only about 4.6 miles RT – I did it in a morning before I’d developed my trail legs – and it’s…
2023 Gift Guide for Hikers!
It’s that time of year again, so here’s the 2023 Gift Guide for the hikers in your life! I really love the list this year, ranging from stocking stuffers to gifts they’ll treasure every time they go hiking. Gifts Under…
The Peek-a-boo Trail in Canyonlands!
This week, I’m going to share with you one of my all-time favorite trails in Canyonlands National Park. While Elephant Hill and Chesler Park is my first choice for “best,” the Peek-a-boo Trail (also in the Needles District) comes in…
Practical Ways to Refresh and Encourage Others
This morning, the verse that popped up in my Bible app was “The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed” (Proverbs 11:25). Or perhaps a more literal translation, “The liberal soul shall be made fat; And…
Sneak Peak: The Rest of the Trip! (SLC, Sawtooths, Utah, Loveland Pass)
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about my trip to Yellowstone National Park. While I was out there, I decided to tack on a couple of extra weeks to explore new places. In this post, I’ll tell you what…
Valuing Obedience
As I was biking down a road last week – one lined by autumn-colored trees and a nice, wide shoulder specifically designed for bicycles – my thoughts turned to obeying God. Not for any specific reason but just because my…
A Nice Little Hike to Lewis Lake
If you need a short, easy hike in southern Yellowstone – but you’d also like a nice view – check out the Lewis River Channel Trail to the lakeshore of Lewis Lake. It’s only 2.8 miles round trip with minimal…