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The Best Dog-Friendly Hikes in Death Valley National Park
Did you know that you can hike in Death Valley National Park with your dog? Not on trails – that’s…
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Owl Point, the Rockpile, and Red Hill – third time’s the charm!
I’ve tried to hike Owl Point three times. And it was only on this last attempt that I succeeded! The…
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Lone Star Geyser is a Gem
Lone Star Geyser is one of the famous “hidden” geysers in Yellowstone National Park. Close to the Old Faithful area,…
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The Great Channels Slot Canyons
Possibly my favorite adventure in western Virginia last fall was The Great Channels, located north of Abingdon. The hike was…
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Fiery Furnace with a Self-Guided Permit
Hiking the Fiery Furnace in Arches National Park requires a permit – but it’s well worth the cost and effort!…
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Jasper Forest-Eagle Nest Rock Road Route
If you want an easy-to-follow official off-trail route to hike in Petrified Forest National Park (or maybe you just love…
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Eagle Falls and Vikingsholm
Eagle Falls and Vikingsholm was a surprising and delightful discovery when I visited Lake Tahoe. In fact, it was so…
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Bible Verses About the Wilderness
The Bible talks quite a bit about the wilderness, in part because there is a lot of wilderness in the…
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Beautiful Views in Mustang Pass
I loved hiking the Mustang Pass Trail outside of St. George, Utah. The views were great, especially after a snowfall…
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Ducks at the LeHardy Rapids
An overlooked little gem in central Yellowstone National Park is the LeHardy Rapids. The hiking is easy (just a little…

