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Walk With Me – Hiking Line Creek Again
Well I didn’t have much time available, so driving up to the mountains was out of the question. Instead, I hit my go-to spot when I need some time with nature and water. I dearly miss the ocean(even...
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Walk With Me to Cochran Mill Falls
So after coming off of working my long weekend, I decided to visit another fairly local spot as opposed to heading to North Georgia to fish. The weather was predicted to be rainy and times and the...
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Go North, Young Man. And Woman.
— “When I felt stagnant and lost, I needed a new direction. So I headed NORTH.” – Scott Jurek *** You’ve all been there, right? Collapsed on a bleak, desolate stretch of desert highway hot enough to...
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Fairyland FKT
— The Fairyland Loop. A sickly-sweet name for a trail; evoking images of a four-year-old girl skipping down a grassy path in her ballerina outfit. One week into my family vacation, my legs were itching...
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We Find What We’re Looking For
— Vegas reminds me of a little black dress I once owned. The dress served its purpose. Coupled with a pair of very swanky heels, it attracted the attention I craved. Wearing it felt like I’d stepped...
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Relationships: When a Run Is Not About Running
I’m not especially good at running. In fact, I’ve mostly hated it for the vast majority of my life. As a teen, I joined the cross-country team and hated it. In my twenties I ran mostly to impress a...
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Dinosaur Hunting
I’ve always enjoyed a long walk in the woods. Not a deep woods, helicoptered in Revenant style trek. One of my best friends takes trips like that, and I’ll leave him to it. A well-maintained trail,...
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Along the ‘Elephant Skin’ Trail to Thukla
— At some point in the morning, the trail split like it had done above Namche Bazaar, with the acclimatization hikers continuing up and those bound for Lobuche breaking off and heading up the valley....
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3 Lessons From Hiking the Grand Tetons
— By the time I got to Wyoming I was feeling a little overwhelmed. Whenever I get that feeling, I itch for a grand adventure, something big and different and far away that will allow me to...
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Living at the Intersection of Fun and Scary
We bumped along a rutted dirt road in a rented SUV, parking a quarter mile from the trailhead that would lead us to the summit of Mount Democrat. We hoisted backpacks stuffed with water, food, dry...
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A Twist on Impressionism
Avid walkers, Len, Willa, and I tend to rack up multiple miles per day and we never fail to see tracks of other various creatures who’ve been out-and-about enjoying nature too: During our walks I...
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5 Ways to Prepare for Your Next Hiking Trip After This Pandemic
— Staying indoors and away from trails that beckon you during this time of year is tough, both physically and mentally. If you already had a hiking trip planned and had to cancel, or if you are getting...
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Top 7 Best Things to Do In Nepal
— Nepal has lots of things to offers to any individuals that travel to Nepal. From adventure activities like trekking in Nepal, bungee jumping, peak climbing, there are lots more things you can explore...
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Braver Than I Want Her to Be
A man died in our town this week. I didn’t know him but offer my condolences to his family, friends, and anybody that might be reading that did. To be honest, I don’t even know his name. I know that he...
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HOLE-y Moley
On one of our many hikes along the Boise River, Len and I came across this rock. What caught our attention is the perfectly round hole in it. After continuing on our merry way, we tried to one-up...
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Hiking Rules for Dudes
As much as I love my usual hiking partner, every once in a while it’s nice to be able to get out at an increased pace and really cover some miles. She’s a trooper and understands that the increased...
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Tread Lightly, Tread True
There’s something seductive and magical about being alone in a remote place, even though at times I‘ve found myself feeling vulnerable and anxious. And yet for me, that’s part of the appeal: being on...
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Perseverance – Lessons Learned From an Epic Hike
Your soul knows the geography of your destiny. —John O’Donohue, “Anam Cara; A Book of Celtic Wisdom” Have you ever had the experience of doing an activity – but having the sense that something...
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Growing Closer To Your Family in 2020
— I’ve definitely gotten used to working from home since April when my company started allowing us to. And as a father, I enjoyed being home with my kids and wife more often. I saw them more frequently...
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Faith In The Myth
Coming or Going? At the trailhead of the Gila Cliff Dwellings in southwest New Mexico, I overheard the conversation of another group of hikers. “Does the Bible mention Darwin?” one young lady asked...
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