One of the great things about taking children to Grand Teton National Park is that there’s so much kid-friendly hiking available! Some of it is short and sweet for little legs and others are longer for those of us who…
A Variety of Gifts
When I go for a hike, it’s fun to see the variety of scenery along the way. There are usually trees (unless I’m in the desert), but not all of the trees are alike. Then I cross a stream, and…
Joint Road Chesler Park West: Finish the Chesler Park Loop!
After you’ve enjoyed the spectacular views near Elephant Canyon, wandered among the spires of Chesler Park, and explored the further reaches of The Joint, it seems the Chesler Park Loop wouldn’t have much more to offer. However, at The Joint…
A Summary of the Gifts of the Spirit
I’ve been talking frequently lately about the gifts of the Spirit. These are giftings and abilities given to us by God to be used for His glory and to build up the people around us. As Paul says in Romans…
Paddling Irondequoit Creek – Ellison Park to Irondequoit Bay
Last fall, I had the opportunity to kayak down Irondequoit Creek. It was fun, not too hard (as creeks in the Rochester area go), and we got to see quite a bit of flora and fauna along the way. It’s…
Do You Win Well?
Some years ago (ok, quite a few years ago), my younger brother and I took our driver’s tests on the same day. Through the workings of the system more than because of our driving capabilities, I received my license that…
Views of Rainbow Canyon from Father Crowley Vista
Father Crowley Vista, also known as Rainbow Canyon Overlook, is little more than a nice parking area and a couple of primitive restrooms on the Darwin Plateau between the western border of Death Valley National Park and the Panamint Valley. …
God as Fire
Every once in a while when we’re out camping, everything works out right and we’ll have a campfire. It doesn’t happen very often because 1) there are usually fire bans, 2) we frequently aren’t in a place where a fire…
Which National Park Should I Visit Quiz!
Get ready for some fun with this quiz that asks, “Which national park should I visit?” But beyond the fun, I’ve tried to make it useful. If you really are trying to figure out where you should go, this is…
We Don’t Serve a Fatalistic God
Recently, I’ve met some people who believe that God knows everything that will happen. They talk about how God knows what we’ll choose, what we’ll do, and how we’ll do it. He also already knows what He is going to…