Or, what to do with 3 days, 7 days, or 10 days in Glacier National Park. To me, Glacier National Park is one of the most beautiful national parks in the country. (North Cascades National Park and Grand Teton National…
The Frank I Knew: A Tribute to Frank Lee Ruggles
I had plans for this week’s post, but they all shattered to nothing Monday night when I learned that my friend, fellow photographer, and adventurer Frank Lee Ruggles had passed away (1966-2021). Frank was a man of mystery, a constant…
Made for Beauty
We were made for beauty. God made the earth with beauty that we could enjoy and experience; in heaven, there is endless beauty. Beauty touches His heart, and as such, it touches our hearts, too. There are several kinds of…
Sunset at the Tuweep Campground
Enjoy sunset from the slickrock near the campground in Tuweep on a remote part of the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, not far from the Toroweap Overlook
Spectacular Views from Lake Josephine and Grinnell Lake
En route to Grinnell Lake, the views along Lake Josephine of mountains, glaciers, and lakes make it well worth the extra miles!
Kootenai Falls & Swinging Bridge: Beautiful!
The trail at Kootenai Couny Park leads to Kootenai Falls and the Swinging Bridge over the Kootenai River. It’s a fun and beautiful short hike.
Spectacular Views near Siyeh Pass!
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…
Berray Mountain West: Lookout & Wildflowers
Of all the hikes I did in the Cabinet Mountains last summer, Berray Mountain was my favorite. It might have been the far-reaching views to green mountains fading into the blue of summer haze. It might have been the fun…
Visit Kansas’ “Chalk Pyramids” at Monument Rocks!
It’s not well known, it’s not well-signed, and it’s down a dirt road in rural Kansas. Still, Monument Rocks National Natural Landmark is well worth the visit if you’re travel down I-70 through western Kansas. The “Chalk Pyramids”, as they’re…
Hiking the Full Length of Leigh Lake
The Leigh Lake Trail in Grand Teton National Park is famous and with good reason. If you can get far enough (but not too far) along the trail, the views of the mountains reflected in the lake are just beautiful. …
