A rainy and moody trek down slippery rocks, through lonesome wilderness. I was somewhat worried, a bit more sodden and annoyed, but mostly excited.

A rainy day yields a lush vista while hiking the Grinnell Glacier Trail in the Many Glacier section of Glacier National Park.

A ranger-led hike at Glacier National Park along the Saint Mary Lake, with mountains looming in the distance.

Rubicon Trail along Lake Tahoe affords majestic views.

Hiking in the woods around Lake Manzanita, viewing Lassen Peak across the water, was a pleasant way to spend the morning.

Discovering the Rubicon Point Lighthouse while hiking around Lake Tahoe highlights the value of serendipity while traveling.