In general, I prefer the north rim of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone to the south rim (the views are just plain better from the north rim IMO). But the south rim offers a loop that blows the north…
The trail to Silver Lake is quite a bit more than meets the eye. It’s only a little over 6 miles RT, but the elevation gain means the trail is much steeper than you might think. It was harder than…
Zone 1 Pacific Northwest (Oregon, Washington) Washington Boulder River Trail 8.3 miles out & back; 773ft. elevation gain; Moderate Forest; creek; waterfalls; Mount Baker National Forest Boulder River Trail Guide Rosario to the Points and Back 4.1 miles multi spur;…
Last week, I wrote about how laziness vs. rest is an obedience stance: Are we living out our “yes” to God while resting, or are we being lazy and ignoring or intentionally disobeying what God is telling us to do?…
I just finished reading a book called “Tent for Seven” by Marty Ohlhaut and his daughter, Grace Ly. I’ll just spoil the rest of the review for you and tell you to buy it – the book is engaging, funny,…
Santaquin Peak in the Wasatch Mountain Range isn’t the loftiest of peaks nor is it the most famous. Even the trail to the top takes on the name of another peak, which (granted) is 2 feet taller. But it does…
Death Valley is known for its rugged landscape, extreme heat, and desert beauty. What it’s not known for is its accessibility. I’ve read that there is only one fully wheelchair accessible trail in the park (and, at the time of…
The West Thumb Geyser Basin was one of the most surprising (and yet beautiful!) things I found in Yellowstone National Park. It’s a geyser basin, so I was expecting the typical mix of colorful pools, a small geyser or two,…
God is always working (John 5:17), but God is also the author and participant in rest. For example, God rested from His work of creating the world on the seventh day; Jesus called His disciples to come away from ministry…
If you’re looking for a classic hike (with quite a bit of elevation gain) in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, you might be interested in the path to Blue Hen Falls. The waterfall is a favorite with families, couples, singles, and…