Why are outdoor travel and recreation experiences such awesome ways to build memories? Lasting memories are built from things that stand out in our minds. The natural world is so full of beauty, drama, fascination, majesty, intricacy, variety. It captivates …
Physical inactivity is “the biggest public health problem of the 21st century,” says Dr. Steven Blair. Bigger than smoking? Obesity? Stress? Apparently so. That’s what Dr. Steven Blair had to say at an annual convention of the American Psychological Association …
Plain ol’ walking turns out to be one of the very best ways to boost your health. And it can be as easy as just stepping out your door to get some exercise and fresh air. Ok, I’ll admit it…I …
One of my favorite things about being outdoors in spring through early fall are the beautiful native wildflowers here in the Midwest. Wildflowers are one of the wonders of our natural world. They grow, literally, everywhere (except maybe Antarctica) in …
For us outdoor lovers, God often speaks to us in and through our adventures and experiences in nature. That’s what Emilie O’Connor discovered when she hiked Peru’s Machu Picchu in June 2021. God revived a dream in her heart she …
One of the best ways for us to build or grow Christian community is with a multi-day outdoor adventure, like a kayak trip. Especially when more than one generation is involved. While this goes for both men and women, I’ll …
The wild edible berries we cover here are found in the Midwest of the US, since that’s where I live. There are many others, too, but this will get you going on some great snacking options when hiking and camping. …
The idea of God using wilderness experiences to shape us has been on my radar for years. Probably ever since I spent my first summer leading kids on canoe trips in the Boundary Waters back in 1987. [This post was …
I live in Minnesota and love many of the wildflowers we have here. But some of my favorites are ones we find when we head west to the Rocky Mountains. The tiny-but-tough alpine flowers are amazing. Only the privileged few …