The Many Health Benefits of Walking
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 …
17 Favorite Midwestern Wildflowers
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 …
Hearing God in Our Outdoor Adventures
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 …
Build Christian Community with a Kayak Trip
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 …
7 Wild Edible Berries of the Midwest
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. …
How God Uses Wilderness to Shape Us
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 …
15 Favorite Rocky Mountain Wildflowers
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 …
As Christians, How Do We Steward Our Environment Well?
Biblical environmental stewardship doesn’t have to be controversial. In fact, it shouldn’t be! God gave stewardship of the earth to people. That’s in our Bible. But what does godly stewardship of our environment look like? What are the underlying assumptions? …
How to Raise Our Girls to Love the Outdoors
How do we raise our kids—and specifically our girls—to love the outdoors as much as we do? It’s harder these days than it was when I was growing up. The bombardment of media and activities that compete for their attention …
