My 2016 Year In Review

My 2016 Year In Review

As I take a look back over the course of 2016 there is much to be thankful for. It has been a year full of blessings and adventure. We have been blessed in so many ways. I’ve been able to explore more of the world that God has created for us. And often,...
A Day of Skiing the Uintah Mountains

A Day of Skiing the Uintah Mountains

Only a few small clouds dotted the sky and the landscape was covered in white as I descended into a see of powdery fluff. Still learning to ski the soft stuff, I enjoyed every turn nonetheless. Skiing off of a peak that rises up nearly 11,000 feet in the Uintah...

Visiting Multnomah Falls

What’s a trip to Portland and the Columbia Gorge with Multnomah Falls? These falls aren’t the largest or widest, but they certainly are iconic. The view from the highway is good, but it is worth fighting the crowds to see it from the base and the bridge....
Lopez Island

Lopez Island

Since we’ve been married my wife has told me of this place on the Puget Sound that she visited once in her youth. She always made it sound magical. I wasn’t sure what stood out to her more, the trip up and back or the stay on the island. Well, we just...
Exploring Mt. Rainier National Park

Exploring Mt. Rainier National Park

A glorious and rainy day was spent in Mt. Rainier National Park. En route to Seattle we wanted to make the most of the adventure. We decided instead of the quicker trip up through Boise, Tri-Cities, and Snoqualmie, we would go up through Missoula down to Yakima and up...
Family Backpacking in the Uintahs

Family Backpacking in the Uintahs

One of my favorite places in Utah to spend hot summer days is two hours outside of Salt Lake City in the Uintah National Forest. Here we are able to escape the heat, get out of the smog, and commune with nature. Every year the crowds seem to get larger, but there are...