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First light breaks on the sharp peaks of the Sierra Buttes. This area of the Sierra Nevada mountains is well worth a trip. Sign up for more content on my website (link in bio) #yourshotphotographer #nikon #nikonphotography #sierra #sierranevada #tahoe #plumas #plumasnationalforest #wander #wanderer #hike #hikersofinstagram #mountains #mountainlife #alpine #alpinephotography #graeagle #graeaglecalifornia #explore #exploremore #exploration (at Sierra Nevada Mountains) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgQQBwYJahL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

The Oldest Living Things

Hikers in California’s Sierra Mountains are surprised to encounter 10-foot-high fences with barbed wire stretched around the top. What do they see inside the fence-surrounded enclosures? Some vital communication equipment like a radio tower? No, they see only a few gnarled trees, maybe just a twisted stump with a few needles.

A sign reads: DO NOT ENTER. BRISTLECONE PINE PROTECTION ZONE. PLEASE PROTECT THESE TREES. They are the oldest living things on earth.

Pamphlets explain that these bristlecone pines were flourishing when Jesus walked on earth, and that the oldest were seedlings at the time of the Exodus from Egypt.

Eventually, though, regardless of how carefully they are protected, those trees will die. They are not destined to live forever. But Christians have the certainty of everlasting life. To be sure, our bodies will die. Yet by God’s grace and power, our souls will never perish. Our bodies will be raised up and, as Paul said, be changed from mortal to immortal (1 Cor. 15:53).

We are awed by the longevity of the bristlecone pines. How much more awesome is eternal life through Christ. We who believe in Him will live forever! 

We cry, “O God, how can it be? How long is vast eternity?” The answer rings from shore to shore, “No end, eternal, evermore.” —Anon.

Want to live forever? Let Jesus live in you now.

~ Our Daily Bread

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The mountains shall bring peace to the people.

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The Time is NOW Exhale the past 🌬️ Don't think about the FUTURE. . . . #hike #hikersparadise #hikerlife #hikersofinstagram #hikemore #hiker #hikes #hikeyourownhike #hikers #hikeon #hikevibes #hikelife #hiketheworld #hike365 #hiked #hikeday #wandern #hiketime #thruhike #hikerslife #hiking #hikingadventures #hikingtrails #hikinglife #hikinglife #hikingculture #hiking #wandernmachtglücklich #trekking #hikemoreworryless (at Würzburg) https://www.instagram.com/p/CeK8c5LI4GO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Hiking Angels Landing Zion National Park, Utah

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Zion National Park through the exhilarating hike to Angels Landing in Utah. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure.

Hiking Angels Landing Zion National Park, Utah Unleash your inner adventurer and conquer the iconic Angels Landing trail in Zion National Park, Utah. Prepare to be amazed by awe-inspiring views and nature's wonders.

Hiking Angels Landing Zion National Park, Utah

Embark on a journey to the majestic Angels Landing in Utah's Zion National Park. Lace up your hiking boots and get ready to conquer this inspiring trail surrounded by nature's beauty.

Spot of color

The atmospheric river passing through California wasn’t enough to keep the sun from making an appearance over the San Francisco Bay this last weekend. This image was taken from the summit of Mt. Tamalpais. #marincounty #marinmagazine #mttamalpaisstatepark #tamalpais #stormyskies #dramaticlandscape #hikersofinstagram #instaphotooftheday #yourshotphotographer #natgeo #adventuremagazine #naturelovers #photographylovers #nikonphotography #nikonusa (at Mt. Tamalpias) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoWLDI-rU1z/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Anticipation built to the fullest as I hiked the short trail from the main road to what would be a great photographic morning. The Olivine Pools were active, waves crashing against lava rock in all shapes and formations. It proved to be a dynamic scene, in an awesome sunrise 📸 . . . . . . . . . . . . . #olivinepools #maui #seascapephotography #hike #hikersofinstagram #LandscapeLovers #BeautifulLandscape #Viewpoint #NakedPlanet #LandscapeHunter #ScenicView #photoshop #SkyScape #moody #Splendid_Earth #Earthpix #DiscoverLandscape #AwesomeGlobe #IGRefined #Earthescope #travelroundtheworld #roundtheworld #earthday #earthcapture #ourearth #bestmoments #folkscenery #visitutah #travelphotography #photography (at Maui, Hawaii) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpYYQJ-yTyH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Find those spots. Find those places that feed you. Those places that fill the void. Let you breathe. Exhale. Don’t take them for granted. Take them to heart. #hiking #hiketexas #texas #texasoutdoors #adventureisnecessary #goxplorusa #goxplor #liveoutside #vanlife #overlanding #offroad #hikeyourownhike #hikersofinstagram (at Big Bend Ranch State Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnzK925u7ax/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=