"Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul." John Muir

Our family loves to hike. Here are some of the reasons why:

1. Every age, from the young toddler to the older granparent, enjoys nature.

2. Conversations from the simple to the profound naturally happen as there is nothing to do but to walk and see the scenery.

3. There is a sense of accomplishment and conquering that bonds you to the group that you hike with.

4. Nature invites worship and pondering as we marvel at the Creator's masterpiece and our surroundings are quiet enough that we might hear His voice.

5. Dinner tastes so good after a hard day of hiking.




I will always cherish the memory of being with my Dad in Arches National Park when he came to visit us after William was born. I loved talking to him, listening to his wisdom, laughing at memories, and seeing all of those beautiful creations with him.