Hiker Overlooking Lava Vent

Regaining My Hiking Legs

Hiker Overlooking Lava Vent

I was fresh off of some major and disruptive life changes. Despite my passion for it, I hadn’t done significant, or even moderate, hiking in years. With the change now well underway, I was eager to see if my body would once again adapt to a lifestyle of hiking.

Nearby trails around home became daily destinations.… Keep reading...

Golden Light on Lava Beds

Craters of the Moon National Monument, Idaho

Golden Light on Lava Beds
Golden sunrise light illuminating a large lava field below high desert mountains. Craters of the Moon National Monument, Idaho.

Southern Idaho isn’t exactly high up on my list of places I like to visit. However there is one little area that sticks out that I’ve found so far that redeems a bit of the area: Craters of the Moon National Monument.… Keep reading...