National Park Hiking Adventure Series

Christmas magic on the trail!    Bob Riley is on a mission to complete his deceased wife's bucket list of hikes after she died on the trail.    His new partner, Liz, surprises him with a prized reservation at Phantom Ranch over Christmas, hoping a romantic stay at the bottom of the Grand Canyon will take their relationship to the next level.   Follow Bob and Liz, along with a single mother, her two young children, and a grieving curmudgeon, as they face challenges posed by the trail and their haunting pasts.   Can Bob satisfy Liz's lofty expectations and his commitment to his deceased wife, or will he be forced to choose between them?   Will Santa be able to find the hopeful children at the bottom of the canyon–and provide much-needed Christmas magic to the kids-at-heart?   Join the adventure from the comfort of your home as you relive your own hike or plan your next adventure.   This is a work of fiction.  

The journey makes the destination special!   Cathy Riley pines away at home while her husband, Bob, tries to save the world as safety manager at a chemical plant. When he won't spare her a week away from his precious job, she ventures out on her own to hike in Zion National Park.   She quickly discovers hiking is about so much more than a pretty destination.    But can she complete her journey alone, with little hiking experience?   Will trail angels help her conquer her fears and guide her to the summit of Angels Landing?    Will she be able to assist a newfound trail friend in trouble?   Or will her husband's dire warnings about her ambitious itinerary come to fruition?   Join Cathy on her thrilling adventure in a red rock wonderland as she encounters trail friends and foes, faces unforeseen challenges, and tries to soothe her soul.   This is a work of fiction.