Sharon Brodin 
“Beauty is God’s handwriting” is a phrase from a poem by Ralph Waldo Emerson (American philosopher and poet, 19th Century). Its context is a wonderful reminder to us: “Never lose an opportunity for seeing anything that is beautiful;For beauty is …
Glacier National Park in northwest Montana is famous for its soaring peaks, gorgeous lakes, abundant wildlife and over 700 miles of hiking trails. There are all kinds of backcountry trails for those looking for challenging all-day or multi-day excursions. But …
When my family took a camping vacation to Wyoming one June, we discovered the Snowy Range Mountains—the best Wyoming mountain range you’ve never heard of! We’ve already been to the Tetons, the Beartooth Mountains, Yellowstone, and past the Wind Rivers. …
Snowshoeing on your favorite summer hiking trails is a super workout and one of the best ways to enjoy winter. Chances are your favorite summer hiking trail in the northern or in the mountains would also make a great snowshoe …
Colorado in general, and Breckenridge specifically is world-famous for its alpine skiing. But the 360 inches of snow they average each winter makes it an amazing destination for snowshoeing, too! Nick and I last were out at Breck for a …
Here in Minnesota, most people dream of heading South sometime during our cold winter. But one of my favorite winter trips is going North instead! I’m not against going somewhere warm. I’ve been to Florida in the winter, and Mexico …
Here’s some very good news about the connection between regular moderate exercise and longevity. Not just a longer life but a healthier, more enjoyable and more fruitful life! If you really don’t like to work out—or if, like me, you’re …
Beauty is an amazing gift from an amazing God. If it serves no other purpose than to bring us joy…a smile…an “ah” feeling inside…then it’s worth it. When my dad started to experience memory-loss episodes a few years ago, my …
There’s really just one drawback of visiting our most beautiful, popular natural resources: Everyone else is there, too! How do we visit these places like Yellowstone, Glacier, Banff, the Grand Canyon (the popular natural destinations in your own state or …
