by MS Christian Living | Mar 1, 2023 | Columns, Inspiration, Outside In
By CHRIS BATES Nature’s transitions are remarkable. The harsh bite of winter will test your body and senses when hiking to 12,000 feet in the snow. There is a window in my house that perfectly frames the entire spectrum of leaves changing color each...
by MS Christian Living | Dec 31, 2022 | Columns, Inspiration, Outside In
By CHRIS BATES I was about to become a teenager the first time I visited the Teton mountains. My family took a trip to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, just after Christmas that year. We got to experience the elk refuge, explore for other wildlife, take...
by MS Christian Living | Oct 31, 2022 | Columns, Inspiration, Outside In
By CHRIS BATES There is nothing like a day on the river by yourself. I explored the Taylor River on a sun-filled day with no one else around. Not too far from Crested Butte, Colorado, the Taylor stretches through the Gunnison National Forest with several...
by MS Christian Living | Sep 1, 2022 | Columns, Inspiration, Outside In, The Doctor Is In, Uncategorized
By CHRIS BATES We had been waiting and anticipating for months to breathe the cool morning air and step into the chilly river water in far western Montana. Much preparation went into our fly rods, drift boats, food and other gear. There are many...
by MS Christian Living | Jul 4, 2022 | Columns, Inspiration, Outside In
By CHRIS BATES Waterfowl hunting is a sport of many elements. On the gear list, it takes extensive equipment, flooded habitat, and camouflage. On the encounter end, it includes sunrises, comradery, depth of nature, and perpetual memories. Those of...
by MS Christian Living | May 3, 2022 | Columns, Inspiration, Outside In
By CHRIS BATES My uncle and his family lived in Montana during many of my growing-up years. We would go to visit regularly, and I loved my experiences there. My one-year-older cousin and I were close, and we created many outdoor adventures during summers...
