The Secret Sidewalk is a Rochester, New York, secret. Tucked behind mansions on Beach Avenue, most people park at Ontario Beach Park and walk the regular sidewalk down to the beginning of the secret one. I recommend going on a…
Patreon December-January Featured Hikes – Zone 5 (Great Plains) & Zone 6 (Great Lakes States)
Zone 5 Great Plains (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma) North Dakota Wildwood Trail 2.4 mile lollipop loop; 39ft. elevation gain; Easy Forest, river, historical interest; Gunlogson Nature Preserve Wildwood Trail Guide South Dakota Iron Creek 4.9 miles…
Patreon December-January Featured Hikes – Zone 3 (Southwest) & Zone 4 (Rocky Mountain States)
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Divine Dialogue: 60 Days of Journal Questions to Grow in Hearing God’s Voice
I finally, finally, finally published another book! (I think I published my last book in 2018…) With it, I hope you learn to hear the voice of God more clearly. The book is arranged with a brief introduction on how…
Clam Basin & Red Beds Route
The Clam Beds and Red Basin Loop is the longest of the official off-trail hiking routes in Petrified Forest National Park. It’s also one of the most amazing (the Wilderness Route wins as the best off-trail route IMO, but the…
Patreon December-January Featured Hikes – Zone 1 (Pacific Northwest) & Zone 2 (Northern Southwest)
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A Few of the Best Trails in SW Virginia
I never thought I’d voluntarily explore southwestern Virginia. East Coast scenery just pales in comparison to the Rockies and beyond, so I spend most of my travel time west of the Mississippi. But a few weeks ago, I found myself…
We Can’t Pick and Choose Our Sins!
The longer I live, the more concerned I become about how the average Bible-believing, Jesus-loving church in America picks and chooses what sins they consider “especially bad.” If you engage in those sins, you can’t attend their church – or…
Calcite Springs Overlook
The Calcite Springs Overlook is a quick and easy (and wheelchair-accessible) trek not far from Tower Junction in Yellowstone National Park. I hear the views of the springs are even better from the Yellowstone River Picnic Area Trail, but since…
Practical and Useful Gift Ideas for Hikers, 2025 Edition
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…