Have you ever wished you could find an accurate and consistent difficulty rating for trails? “Easy” vs. “Strenuous” is so subjective, and if it’s like some major hiking websites that will be left unnamed, the difficulty ratings are user-generated and…

Accurate Hiking Trail Difficulty Calculator (Kilometers)

Accurate Hiking Trail Difficulty Calculator (Miles)
Have you ever wished you could find an accurate and consistent difficulty rating for trails? “Easy” vs. “Strenuous” is so subjective, and if it’s like some major hiking websites that will be left unnamed, the difficulty ratings are user-generated and…

Thoughts About Passing Off and Receiving a Legacy
I’ve been listening to a lot of people talking about legacy recently – specifically, how to pass on a legacy. So in today’s post, I’ll cover some of their major points, but I’d also like to dive into how to…

Slit Canyon off Hole in the Wall Road
I had high hopes for Slit Canyon. And to be fair, the first part of the hike was gorgeous with scenery not typically experienced on the more famous trails in Death Valley National Park. However, the canyon itself wasn’t as…

Island Lake to Becker Lake, Albino Lake, and Jasper Lake
Island Lake is considered one of the premier places to hike along the Beartooth Highway. From the parking area, you can access such gorgeous destinations as walking around Island Lake, Beauty Lake, Becker Lake, and/or hiking all of the way…

Hiking and Swimming at McCloud Falls
I heard about the wonders of McCloud Falls from a social media friend who used to live in the area. His pictures were lovely, and it was said to be a great local swimming hole. Now, I’m well aware that…

Is God a Coping Mechanism or a Healer?
When we get into the presence of God, and we have a relationship with Him, or maybe we start praying, and we feel His presence, there’s a sense in which it can automatically change our perspective. This is a gift…

Peek-a-boo Trail to Paul Bunyan’s Potty
I put off visiting Paul Bunyan’s Potty for many years. (And if you’re wondering what in the world I’m talking about, the “potty” is an arch along the Horse Canyon Road in the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park, Utah.)…

The Best Hikes for Kids in Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park may be one of the most kid-friendly places in the National Park System, at least when it comes to the variety of hiking. The park has a wide breadth of short and longer hikes that are varied…

What Does the Bible Say about Women Functioning in Ministry?
Today’s topic is not one of my favorites, but we’ll briefly dip into it. There is a fair amount of argument within the church as to whether or not a woman should be allowed to speak a sermon from the…







