It’s that time of year again when we get to give (and hopefully receive!) new gear and hiking-related items. I’m super excited about this year’s gift guide; there are so many great products here that are practical additions to a…
Wheelchair Accessible Trails and Views in Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon is my most-visited National Park – with good reason! The views are spectacular and generally easy to access. The good news is that most of these views are also wheelchair accessible or accessible to the mobility impaired. In…
The Best Hikes in Canyonlands National Park
At this point, Canyonlands ranks as one of my favorite national parks to visit in Utah. I love the variety of long-ranging canyon views, rock formations, arches, slot canyons, mountain views, and exploration opportunities. There are also hikes for every…
118 Miles on the Pacific Coast, Mount Hood, and Mount Rainier!
Last time, I wrote about my adventures in the High Sierras of California. Here’s the rest of the trip – including volcanoes in the Cascade Range! From Yosemite, we drove north through Sacramento and Redding and up to McCloud Falls. …
81 Miles in the High Sierras!
I’m back!! I know I’ve taken off quite a few weeks on the blog, but I’ll be back to regular posting soon. For now, here’s what I’ve been up to for the last five or so weeks as my van…
Sneak Peak: Arches, Island in the Sky, and More!
Yesterday, I posted about all of the trails in Arches National Park. Today, I’ll tell you the rest of the story – everything else we did while exploring the area around Moab on my most recent visit to the area. …
An Itinerary to Hike All the Trails in Arches National Park!
The main park road in Arches National Park is only 18 miles long – but it packs a punch in those miles! The park boasts close to 20 trails and routes, and I had the pleasure of hiking (at least…
21 Bible Verses You Can Pray for Family and Friends
I went online this morning to do a quick Google search for prayers in the Bible that I could pray over friends and family. I was very surprised – and unhappy – to find almost no blog posts on scriptures…
The Best Kayaking/Canoe Adventures & Water Trails near Rochester, New York
A few years back, we made the leap to buy two kayaks. A year later, we bought two more. And then we ended up with a couple of canoes. I’ve reviewed the kayaks here, but suffice to say that we’ve…
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…