Sharon Brodin 
Which is best: a public or a private campground? Yes! It depends on your budget, the location, amenities you want or don’t want, crowds you want or don’t want. Public campgrounds are run by county, state or federal agencies. They’re …
Shalom is a Hebrew word with a meaning that encompasses so much life, goodness and promise. In a nutshell, it’s universal flourishing. If you travel to or live in Israel, shalom means both hello and good-bye. It’s been used in …
The Wildlife Loop in Custer State Park is in the southern Black Hills of South Dakota. It’s a great drive to see not just the wildlife but also some of the Black Hills’ most beautiful scenery. As is usual when …
You can’t get more up-close-and-personal to Yellowstone’s famous Lower Falls than on these three stunning hikes. All these trails are steep and strenuous—you’ll definitely get your workout! But all of them are short, and your efforts reward you with outstanding …
Did you know that being in nature gives people a major boost in health and well-being? Especially emotional and mental health. I used to think getting outside was simply personal preference for a few of us who are wired that …
Are you into gourmet camping food? Do you love spending lots of time prepping, cooking and cleaning up while you’re out enjoying the outdoors? Me neither. Yes, we want to eat. Yes, we want our camping and trail food to …
Your “worldview” is the perspective by which you see, understand and interpret life. Worldview impacts what we believe, what we do and how we make our decisions. People with differing worldviews interpret events, objects and people (themselves and others) differently. …
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 …