When I talk to Christians about what they do with their lives, a common theme arises. They major on talking about their overt Christian ministry, and then relegate the rest of their lives to an uncomfortable or at least “lesser”…
On our way home from hiking Indian Pass and Santanoni Peak in Adirondack Park last fall, we saw a sign near Long Lake pointing toward Buttermilk Falls. Several of us remembered it from an earlier visit with friends about 20…
I believe most of us as Christians would say that we believe that Christ bore all of our sins on the cross – that we are 100% forgiven of our sins. This is the theme that is taught in churches,…
Today I’d like to share with you a truly delightful bike trail in northwestern Pennsylvania: The Trail around Presque Isle just north of the city of Erie. You can customize your route a bit, but by going around most of…
There are a few things that seem to be consistent stumbling blocks for Christians who are growing in their faith. I’m not necessarily talking about young Christians – though these can apply to them too – but about mature Christians…
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Zone 5 Great Plains (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma) – North Dakota North Country Trail Western Terminus Loop 2.3 mile lollipop loop; 161ft. elevation gain; Moderate Prairie; lake; views; Garrison North Country Trail Western Terminus Loop Trail…
Zone 7 Eastern Mountain States (Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas, Missouri) Missouri Whispering Pine – North and South 10.2 mile loop; 1,011ft. elevation gain; Moderately Strenuous Forest; rocks; stream; Hawn State Park Whispering Pine – North and South Trail Guide Arkansas Earthquake…
Zone 9 Appalachians (Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia) Pennsylvania Lehigh Furnace Gap via Appalachian Trail 9.7 miles out & back; 1,745ft. elevation gain; Strenuous Views; rocks; forest; State Game Land 217 Lehigh Furnace Gap via…
Zone 1 Pacific Northwest (Oregon, Washington) Washington Lena Lake 6.1 miles out & back; 1,240ft. elevation gain; Moderate Lake; views; creek; forest; Olympic National Forest Lena Lake Trail Guide Lime Kiln Trail 6.7 miles out & back; 486ft. elevation gain;…