Around where I live I see several folks walking around with backpacks strapped to their backs every day. They look tired and frail, like they have been walking for miles and miles. They’re more often than not dirty, unshaven, and dressed in soiled clothing. But, while they do indeed walk some trails every day, they are not hikers or recreational… Read More
More Than Just a Good View
Most mornings I don’t get to hike in the nearby mountains, but I do take an hour long walk in the parks just down the road from my house. From these parks I can see the Huachucas in clear view. In fact, I can see several mountain ranges surrounding me from all 360 degrees. But the Huachucas, which harbor the… Read More
A Mountain Worth Dying On
For several years after we moved to Arizona, the Harms family enjoyed a “day after Thanksgiving hike” tradition. The first couple of years we journeyed to the Chiricahuas for our hike, where we experienced amazing rock formations and wonderful trails. We packed a picnic lunch and wrapped the day up at a nearby pizza parlor. We have a dozen or… Read More
Preparing for a New Trail
A few years ago when my friend Kim and I decided to join my Aunt Ida for a 6-day backpacking trip on the Appalachian Trail, we knew we had our work cut out for us. You see, Kim and I are expertly proficient at nothing athletic or physical, but we aren’t going to make fools of ourselves either. We’re going… Read More
On the Highway Today
No trails for me today, but plenty of paved roads in wide open spaces. I’m hitting the road in both directions. First I have to drive to a quaint old mining town about 40 minutes away called Bisbee, where I get my hair cut (much to my husband’s chagrin). Then I whip back by the house to put the final… Read More
Sticking to the Ancient Paths
One of my favorite scriptures is Jeremiah 6:16 – This is what the LORD says: “Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls.” NIV I just found this scripture about a year ago and I was absolutely amazed. In… Read More