Sharon Brodin 
The Hidden Lake Trail in Glacier National Park is a short and relatively easy hike—and oh-so scenic! Going-to-the-Sun Road may be the most popular spot in Glacier, for many good reasons. At the highest point on the road, Logan Pass, …
“Exercise is considered the most effective, non-drug treatment for reducing pain and improving movement in patients with osteoarthritis,” says the Arthritis Foundation. That was really good news for me back in 2015 when I was diagnosed with the beginnings of …
Do you look for beauty in the ordinary things of life? It’s easy to take “ordinary” beauty for granted. But it’s out there, and will enrich our soul and spirit if we slow down enough to look for it! Ordinary …
The Twin Falls and South Shore hikes at Two Medicine Lake in Glacier National Park are moderate hikes amid a stunning mountain landscape you can combine into one. This 9-mile combination loop hike starts and ends at Two Medicine Campground. …
Whether it’s a daily workout or an occasional activity like a hike, bike ride or paddle, it’s important to prepare our muscles. In the old days, when I was in high school and college (the 80s), the only type of …
There are as many ways to fulfill the Great Commission as there are people who take on that command from Jesus. Backpacking is one of them! In 2017, my friend Renee Scheil spent her second year in New Zealand with …
Old Man’s Cave is the main attraction in southeast Ohio’s very popular Hocking Hills State Park. It’s not just a cool cave—it’s an awesome loop hike with several options for length. My daughter, Jamie, and went on a road trip …
Most nature and outdoor lovers like you and me thrive on extended time in the wilderness, at a cabin or campsite, on a multi-day trek. We value it and look forward to it. We make plans weeks, months, even years …
With a body full of muscle groups, a major part of our ongoing health is keeping these muscles active and strong. I’ve never liked strength training, especially with weights. I know it’s good for me. And I’ve done it in …