The wonders of the natural world, the inter-relationship between species, design and beauty in nature, wonderful natural resources and destinations we get to enjoy.
Two “heavenly” phenomena happened this spring here in the US: a complete solar eclipse and a solar storm that caused widespread northern lights. I didn’t travel to the “path of totality” for the April 8th eclipse. And May’s northern lights …
The way pearls are formed in mollusks parallels how God uses irritations in our lives to make something beautiful. Parallels of God’s Character There are so many places in the world and in life where God’s character is represented. I …
It’s fall in Minnesota and that means the Canadian geese are migrating. Every day I see them flying overhead on their way to their winter habitat. It symbolizes a change in season and is something embedded in the biology of …
I admit it—I’m not a fan of spiders. They creep me out! But the design of spiders is a wonderful example of God’s creativity and wisdom. (Maybe after writing this I’ll be more of a fan! haha) Here’s a quick …
Symbiotic relationships—when two widely different natural species depend on each other for survival—are fascinating! Some relationships in nature don’t benefit both parties. And some harm one party—parasites, for example. We’re going to look here at “mutually symbiotic” relationships in nature—when …
The Black Mountain Lookout hike in Wyoming’s Bighorn Mountains is right up at the top with other hikes we’ve done in the West—without the crowds! The Bighorns in northcentral Wyoming are national forest lands, not national park. Far fewer people …
One of my favorite things about human-powered outdoor activities is the chance to find “hidden” beauty so many people miss. There’s something special about witnessing beauty in our natural world that only those willing to make the effort have seen. …
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 …