Turn left at the stream that looks like a trail. Then, turn right at the trail that looks like a stream. -One of my group members remembering the Clouds Rest Trail If there was one hike in Yosemite that…
What is the Glory of the Lord?
About a year ago, I posted about how the glory of the Lord originates in the wilderness. Isaiah 40 declares, “In the wilderness prepare the way for the Lord… and the glory of the Lord will be revealed, and all…
The 6 Best Day Hikes in Arches National Park
Arches National Park is one concentrated lot of sandstone – filled with arches, rock formations, and incredible views. Unlike many national parks, where you might drive an hour just to get between one hike and the next, Arches is small…
Remembering is Irresistible to God
There is something about us remembering what God has done that is irresistible to God. There is something in our remembering that brings God into the situation we find ourselves in. Last summer I was high in a mountain pass…
Owning our Healing in the Wilderness
Last week, I talked about remembering what God has done in the wilderness. But remembering is only one step of the process in embracing what God has done. When we go out into the wilderness, we find peace and…
Lassen Swimming Hole in Butte Lake!
Have you ever wanted to swim in a lava flow? Not in the lava, I mean, but in water among the remains of the hardened lava rock? It’s a big thing in Hawaii to swim or at least walk…
Photos of the Wilderness
I have a set of pictures that rotate across the desktop of my computer screen. At the moment, they’re mostly from our trip to Utah and California last year, with a few favorites from as far back as 2008. I…
A Misty Morning Stroll on Arcadia Beach
Arcadia Beach, along US-101 south of Cannon Beach, isn’t worth a long stop. There just isn’t that much there. But it does have some interesting features, so if you happen to be passing by, consider 10 or 15 minutes to…
Lakes & Peaks: Duck Pass
If you can do one trail near Mammoth Lakes, CA, Duck Pass certainly should rank high on your list of possibilities. The trail passes by several lakes between mountains before ascending to an 10,800ft. pass overlooking the valley you just…
The Time We Raised a Cell Phone from the Dead
Early morning in Wyoming. Who even knew Wyoming had scenery like this? It’s a tempting thing to think that you come to a state boarder and all that classic Colorado scenery stops, and, oh, now we’ve got Wyoming scenery –…