It’s been said that worry is faith in the wrong kingdom. I’d like to propose that a mentality of lack is faith in your own ability to provide. If you come from a healthy situation, chances are that you were…
Patreon April-May Featured Hikes – Zone 5 (Great Plains) & Zone 6 (Great Lakes)
South Dakota The Door Trail 0.75 miles out & back; negligible vertical change; Moderate The short Door Trail (it’s mostly paved) takes you to an overlook of the badlands in Badlands National Park, but you can easily descend down to…
Golden Stairs Trail to the Fins Trail to Lou’s Spring
A few days ago, I wrote about hiking down the Golden Stairs Trail and (almost) into the Maze District of Canyonlands National Park. After we had descended to the Dollhouse Road, we decided that we 1) hadn’t had enough adventure…
Golden Stairs Trail into the Maze District
It’s not easy to access the true Maze District of Canyonlands National Park. In fact, most of what is known as the “Maze District” is actually the Orange Cliffs District of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. This includes Hans Flat,…
Patreon April-May Featured Hikes – Zone 3 (Southwest) & Zone 4 (Rockies)
Arizona Shoshone Point 2 miles RT; 313ft. vertical change; Easy to Moderate To get to Shoshone Point, walk down a dirt road to an area most often used for Grand Canyon weddings, then beyond to the point for some truly…
Hope, Faith, & Love
A page from my journal: April 1-2, 2024 Not giving up is more than just continuing to mindlessly do all of the things that everyone can see. Not giving up is a heart stance; a hope; a way of looking…
Patreon April-May Featured Hikes – Zone 1 (Pacific Northwest) & Zone 2 (Northern Southwest)
Washington Rattlesnake Ledge 4.0 miles RT; 1,160ft. vertical change; Moderate Enjoy an early-season hike up Rattlesnake Ledge just south if I-90 and east of Snoqualmie Pass. Views extend across the Cascades, Mt. Si, Snoqualmie Pass, and more. If energy and…
Loveland Pass to Cupid Peak
I’ve long wanted to drive to the top of Loveland Pass. When I was in my teens, my family often vacationed in Utah, which required crossing over the passes in the Rockies on I-70. We’d always see the signs for…
Drive or Hike Hole in the Wall Road
If you’re looking for a non-traditional hike (or a nice, non-technical 4×4 ride) in the main part of Death Valley National Park, the Hole in the Wall Road is a good option! The scenery is beautiful, there are cool rock…
How to Make Sleeping in a Van More Comfortable
I could have called this post, “How to sleep on plywood and not bruise your hips,” but I liked the other title better! In this post, I’d like to give you some tips on how to make a bed in…