Anne's Travels – Page 29

10 Best (and worst) Day Hikes in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument

I think I can safely say that Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is one of my favorite parks ever. There’s such a diversity of scenery (i.e., of different kinds of rock formations, badlands, etc.) and most parts aren’t extremely well-visited, so…

Anne’s Hiking Books

Scenic Hikes of the National Parks – Volume 1 – eBook (free with KindleUnlimited) Scenic Hikes of the National Parks – Volume 1 – Physical Book Wyoming Dayhiking: A View Junkie’s Guide – eBook (free with KindleUnlimited) Wyoming Dayhiking: A…

The Grand Prismatic Spring Overlook & Fairy Falls!

A year or two ago, I read on the Yellowstone National Park Facebook page that the park had just created a new trail – one that looked down on the Grand Prismatic Spring. I’d heard that many people scrambled up…

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9 Best Day Hikes in Olympic National Park

Olympic National Park is definitely unique – sea stacks and tide pools give way to temperate rain forests, which melt into alpine valleys and steep-sided mountains. This is perfect environment for seaside strolls, forest hikes, waterfalls, and high-alpine hiking in…

12 Hiking Hairstyles that are Pretty & Practical

This is a guest post from one of my hiking companions. She’s young, slightly dramatic, and loves pretty things, even in the middle of the wilderness. You can find her top hiking destinations here. If you have long hair,…

Cape Perpetua: Where the Volcanos Met the Ocean

If you’re going to visit just one beach in Oregon, I highly recommend it be Cape Perpetua. Why? Well, it’s already overrun, so one more visitor (or ten more visitors) won’t make much difference. Second, you get bragging rights to…

Bible Verses for Hikers

Hi all! So between travels, internet issues, and the site having some crazy issues last week, I haven’t posted over here in a while! But I’m excited to be back on track for a bit. Here are some of my…

Patreon August-September Featured Hikes – Zone 9 (Appalachians) & Zone 10 (New England & Atlantic Coast)

Zone 9 Appalachians (Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia) Pennsylvania Kelly’s Run Loop Trail 3.6 mile loop; 616ft. elevation gain; Moderately Strenuous Forest; creek; history; views; Holtwood Recreation Park Kelly’s Run Loop Trail Guide Maryland Cabin…

AnneAugust 1, 2023July 24, 2023 Patreon Posts

The Best Gear to Look For at Thrift Shops & Garage Sales

If you know me, you know that some of my favorite stores are well-stocked thrift shops. And that there’s nothing I enjoy quite like a great deal at a garage sale. But if you find hiking gear at a garage…

AnneJuly 29, 2023January 30, 2024 Gear Reviews

No More Manipulation & Control

It’s been said that manipulating and controlling other people is essentially witchcraft against the person under the control. It’s also been said that manipulation and control is nothing short of cursing the recipient. I know from experience that Christians can…

AnneJuly 26, 2023July 26, 2023 Jesus Sees the Wilderness

Longbow Arch near Moab

There are so many free and fun trails around Moab, Utah. Trails that are often overlooked because they’re not in the national parks. Some of these (like Corona Arch) are becoming fairly popular in their own right, but others take…

AnneJuly 22, 2023January 30, 2024 All Hikes & Attractions, Hikes & Trails, Historical & Museums

Shame vs. Identity

Shame and knowing who you are in Christ are complete opposites. And yet somehow, many Christians walk in both simultaneously – or try to. Often, the shame comes out while knowing their identity in Christ slips to the sidelines. Shame…

AnneJuly 19, 2023July 19, 2023 Jesus Sees the Wilderness

Kayaking Honeoye Creek: Rush to the Genesee River

One summer day, a group of us decided to take a kayak trip on Honeoye Creek. I wrote in a previous post about starting at Golah Road and paddling up to I-390 and back. This time, we decided to leave…

AnneJuly 15, 2023January 30, 2024 All Hikes & Attractions, Hikes & Trails

12 Bible Verses for Cyclists & Mountain Bikers!

The Bible doesn’t specifically mention bicycles, but it does offer verses that mention bicycle parts or are an encouragement to the cyclists and bikers. Enjoy! None shall be weary nor stumble among them; none shall slumber nor sleep; neither shall…

AnneJuly 12, 2023February 19, 2024 Jesus Sees the Wilderness

1 Day, 3 Day, and 7 Day Hiking Interaries for Anza-Borrego Desert State Park!

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in southern California is a favorite of locals and visitors alike. It offers desert scenery (understandable, given the park’s name!) as well as some fun and interesting hiking experiences. While the area is popular, it’s not…

AnneJuly 8, 2023January 30, 2024 10 Best & Collections, Hikes & Trails

Be Careful What Sins You Tolerate!

Have you ever noticed that when you’re around someone you start to act like them? It’s an age-old occurrence, documented in the Bible (Proverbs 13:20, 12:26, 22:24-25, 1 Corinthians 15:33), etc.). Plenty of cultures and wise people have also noted…

AnneJuly 5, 2023July 5, 2023 Other Destinations

In Search of Kirk Arch

Last week, I wrote about hiking Upper Salt Creek Canyon to Kirk Cabin in Canyonlands National Park. I had read of the possibility of scrambling overland to Kirk Arch, across the canyon from the cabin of the same name. It…

AnneJuly 1, 2023January 30, 2024 All Hikes & Attractions, Hikes & Trails

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