Very frequently, when I leave the traditional trails behind on a whim, it would have been better for me to stay on the traditional trail. Not always, of course – I’ve found some very fun and interesting stuff along the…
8 Ways to Spot (and Recover From) Self-Dislike or Self-Hatred in Christians
As Christians, we have the opportunity to be the most identity-certain people in the world. We are sons and daughters of God (1 John 3:1, John 1:12, Hosea 1:10, Galatians 4:5, etc.), and so we have an anchor and an…
Exploring Resurrection Canyon
In the way of explorable canyons, Resurrection Canyon near Big Water in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is a stand-out. It’s not a slot – it’s rarely less than 20ft. wide – but it boasts a wild assortment of rock…
Backpacking or Camping Meal: Unstuffed Peppers
My group members have a favorite dehydrated backpacking/camping meal – unstuffed peppers! One of them told me, “You can make this at home, too, if you want.” (In other words, don’t wait until our next trip to make it –…
10 Ways to Grow in Trusting God
Trusting in God is one of the foundations of the Christian life. It’s extremely difficult to live in faith, surrender, love, obedience, or other parts of relationship with God if you don’t trust Him. But when you do trust –…
Up & Beyond the Emmons Moraine Trail
The Emmons Moraine Trail is purported to be one of the premier hikes (or at least most popular) in the Sunrise area of Mount Rainier National Park. It’s convenient for the campers, since it begins at the campground, but it’s…
Delicate Wraith Falls in Yellowstone
Wraith Falls in the northern part of Yellowstone National Park is a mostly-overlooked little gem. It’s not a very long hike, nor is the waterfall the most impressive in the park, but it is pretty and fairly un-hiked as trails…
Patreon August-September Featured Hikes – Zone 9 (Appalachians) & Zone 10 (New England & Atlantic Coast)
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15 Things to Clothe Yourself
The New Testament contains several references where we are told to clothe ourselves. I’ve heard of people who intentionally put on the armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18). But I’ve heard of very few who take the other references to heart…
Patreon August-September Featured Hikes – Zone 7 (Eastern Mountains) & Zone 8 (Southeast & Gulf States)
Zone 7 Eastern Mountain States (Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas, Missouri) Missouri Wagon Wheel Loop 3.0 mile loop; 131ft. vertical change; Moderately Difficult While the Wagon Wheel Trailhead may have been named for a tree that grew up through the iron loop…