If you read my last post, you’ll know that we were in the middle of Death Valley, following routes instead of trails and having a marvelous time hiking off the beaten path. We were about to have even more excitement…
Exploring Petrified Forest and Death Valley – With Very Few Trails!
I recently returned from an amazing trek across the country! We drove nearly 6,000 miles, hiked around 160 miles, and saw some truly amazing scenery both by foot and by van. Of course, we also slept under brilliant stars, watched…
Adveturous Christians
I’m around a lot of adventurous people. They’re a great group to have as friends. First, their perspective on life is usually one of hope – they believe that there’s always another great trail to hike, another beautiful view to…
Cataract Canyon Overlook in the Maze District
In my wanderings around the internet looking for places my van could access in the Maze District of Canyonlands (no easy feat!), I read about the Colorado River Overlook, also known as the Cataract Canyon Overlook. Technically, it’s a short…
Newspaper Rock in Petrified Forest National Park
In the middle of Petrified Forest National Park is a small viewpoint. It’s not remarkable except that it sits on the clifftop above boulders literally covered in petroglyphs and rock art. These aren’t just the normal squiggles or stick figures;…
Canyon Rim Boardwalk Trail above New River Gorge
If you want to see the New River Gorge Bridge, the best angle is from the Main Overlook, also known as the Canyon Rim Boardwalk. (Actually, I really like the angle from Long Point, but it’s not as classic as…
An Accurate Definition of Gossip
If you’ve been in the Christian faith for any amount of time, you’ve probably heard sermons and admonitions against gossip. That’s in part because gossip is such an enormous problem in many churches, and in an attempt to bring some…
Moose Falls in Southern Yellowstone
Moose Falls would be a tourist stop if it was a little more popular. Actually, it already brings in plenty of people who don’t want to hike very much but who do want to see a waterfall. The trail is…
How to See the Fiery Furnace – Without a Permit!
Most people who visit Arches National Park drive right by the entrance to the Fiery Furnace, because the sign on the road says that a permit is required for entry. This is true as far as it goes – if…
Garmin GPSMAP 67i – Menus, Features, and more!
If you’re wondering what on earth the Garmin GPSMAP 67i hiking GPS does for you, I’ve got you covered! The video below goes through all of the menus to show you exactly what features are on it and what you…