Hiking as a family can be a most rewarding experience – not only do you get to get the kids out of the house, but you’re making memories that last a lifetime. The following are some of the favorites of…
I find it interesting – though not surprising – that many of the early conservationists knew God and saw Him in creation. John Muir wrote to a friend, “Aye, my lassie, it is a blessed thing to go free in…
Despite beginning only 2.25 miles below the famous Logan Pass, the Siyeh (pronounced Sigh-ee) Pass Trail is nowhere near as crowded as the nearby Highline Trail or Hidden Lake Trail. That’s not to say you won’t meet people (this is…
I was reading the psalms the other day and I ran across Psalm 112: “Surely the righteous will never be shaken; they will be remembered forever. They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in…
If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about the Manhattan Project (when America dropped atomic bombs on Japan), you need look no further than the Brandbury Science Museum in Los Alamos, New Mexico. It’s not exactly on the beaten path,…
A comment I receive often from new people I meet is, “You’re so genuine.” It’s usually a compliment – they can’t quite believe that what they see is actually who I am. In today’s world, too many people are living…
I took a little bike ride. Usually, I’d ride trails and keep my road-riding to a minimum, but it had rained the week before and the trails were very soggy. We ended up taking back roads for a very nice,…
The other day, I was walking through a local park when I came to a sign next to a gate. “Authorized Vehicles Only,” said the sign. Without a second thought, I walked around the gate and continued on my hike.…
I’ve been chronicling my hikes (all 400+ of them) on this blog (annestravels.net) for over 10 years now. I’ve also published 5 travel books. People say to me all the time, “It must be a dream job!” It is a…
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