South Dakota The Door Trail 0.75 miles out & back; negligible vertical change; Moderate The short Door Trail (it’s mostly paved) takes you to an overlook of the badlands in Badlands National Park, but you can easily descend down to…
A few days ago, I wrote about hiking down the Golden Stairs Trail and (almost) into the Maze District of Canyonlands National Park. After we had descended to the Dollhouse Road, we decided that we 1) hadn’t had enough adventure…
It’s not easy to access the true Maze District of Canyonlands National Park. In fact, most of what is known as the “Maze District” is actually the Orange Cliffs District of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. This includes Hans Flat,…
Arizona Shoshone Point 2 miles RT; 313ft. vertical change; Easy to Moderate To get to Shoshone Point, walk down a dirt road to an area most often used for Grand Canyon weddings, then beyond to the point for some truly…
A page from my journal: April 1-2, 2024 Not giving up is more than just continuing to mindlessly do all of the things that everyone can see. Not giving up is a heart stance; a hope; a way of looking…
Washington Rattlesnake Ledge 4.0 miles RT; 1,160ft. vertical change; Moderate Enjoy an early-season hike up Rattlesnake Ledge just south if I-90 and east of Snoqualmie Pass. Views extend across the Cascades, Mt. Si, Snoqualmie Pass, and more. If energy and…
I’ve long wanted to drive to the top of Loveland Pass. When I was in my teens, my family often vacationed in Utah, which required crossing over the passes in the Rockies on I-70. We’d always see the signs for…
If you’re looking for a non-traditional hike (or a nice, non-technical 4×4 ride) in the main part of Death Valley National Park, the Hole in the Wall Road is a good option! The scenery is beautiful, there are cool rock…
I could have called this post, “How to sleep on plywood and not bruise your hips,” but I liked the other title better! In this post, I’d like to give you some tips on how to make a bed in…
As Christians, we have been giving the delightful opportunity to live life with God – not just for Him, but with Him. This means living relationally from a place where we tap into the Mind of Christ (1 Corinthians 2:16),…