I love the verses in the Bible about resting in the Lord. As someone who likes to keep busy (but not too busy!) it’s a reason to sit down for five minutes and just enjoy the Now of life. It’s…

Get Up and Do It – But Be Still!

Canyonland Views from Murphy Point
The Murphy Trail in Canyonlands National Park can be a little bit confusing – not because hiking it is all that difficult (it’s a trail and it’s pretty hard to get off of it), but because the name is actually…

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 December/January Featured Hikes – Zone 7 (Eastern Mountains) & Zone 8 (Southeast & Gulf States)
Zone 7 Eastern Mountain States (Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas, Missouri) Missouri DeClue Trail 8.4 mile loop; 910ft. elevation gain; Strenuous Woods; prairie; St. Louis Metro Area https://www.hikingproject.com/trail/7012275/declue-trail Arkansas Centerpoint Trail 7.4 miles out & back; 1,262ft. elevation gain; Moderately Strenuous Woods;…
Patreon December/January 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 Shohola Falls 1.5-8.0 miles out & back or loop; elevation gain varies; Easy to Strenuous Creek; woods; waterfall; views, lake http://gonehikin.blogspot.com/2012/01/shohola-falls-pa-in-state-game-lands.html Maryland Appalachian Trail: Wolfsville Road…
Patreon December/January Featured Hikes – Zone 1 (Pacific Northwest) & Zone 2 (Northern Southwest)
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Patreon December/January Featured Hikes – Zone 5 (Great Plains) & Zone 6 (Great Lakes States)
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Hiking up to the Big Bell Extension Mine
Quite a few weeks ago, I posted about visiting the Keane Wonder Spring and John Cyty’s Mill. Well, that’s a great hike. But for a truly spectacular hike, you can continue up the steep old mining trail behind the mill…

Gift Ideas for Hikers, Backpackers, and Outdoor Enthusiasts (that they’ll actually use)
I love it when I can give someone a Christmas gift that fits their personality or (better yet!) their passion or hobby. The good news is that most hikers enjoy new gear almost as much as hiking, so you’ll be…