Finding fulfillment

As a follower of Jesus, there are many things you ought to do, and those you want to do. We … More

Mountain time

The weather forecast for Zion National Park I shared with my buddies last Wednesday night was not my ideal tent … More

the arrangement

On Saturday morning, Dexter and Comet both were put-off that I weaseled out of their ritual early-morning walk at Mission … More

Domes and dogless lakes

We almost missed Tuolumne Meadows. The “welcome sign” to Inyo National Forest on CA Route 140 at the summit of … More

Yosemite rest

Trailing

Backpacking along the Pacific Crest Trail.  In the last eight years, I’ve hiked about fifteen miles of it, in four … More

Whippet ‘tude

The attitude in small towns is what endears me to them.  One gentleman, a artist working with dried yucca stalks, … More

In the mountains, only lizards hear you wheeze

  Thirty years ago, I used to admire the “grit” of those old people with their walking sticks, black socks, … More

Mad dogs & hikers

  “Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the noonday sun” – song written by Noel Coward     The … More