Whether you're a novice or seasoned outdoor traveler, young or old, in great shape or a couch potato, God, Growth & Great Adventure will equip you to plan and carry out amazing physical & spiritual retreats in many of Southern California's greatest, most awe-inspiring, wild places. Here's what you'll find inside: . Descriptions of and directions to ghost towns, caves, sand dunes, slot canyons, ancient Native American rock art sites, palm oases, tidepools, volcanic features, waterfalls, pristine islands, salt flats, hot springs, and much more. . Trip planning aids, including more than 100 maps and photographs, information on area camping/lodging/supplies, local cultural & natural history, and what gear to bring & where to find it. . Lots of practical information to help you build your outdoor skills, including advice on wilderness travel by foot & vehicle, group management, and getting along in extreme environments. . Dozens of outdoor-based team building & spiritual activities that can be woven into your adventures to help you grow closer to Jesus and one another. www.godgrowthandgreatadventure.com "I wholeheartedly recommend this book for any Christian who wants to have a closer relationship with God." - Caleb Kaltenbach, Life Groups Pastor, Shepherd of the Hills Church, Porter Ranch, CA "This book will inspire you to get out of your comfort zone and face the challenges awaiting you, with God, in the great outdoors." - Ken Eichler, Director of Family Life and Counseling Ministries, Adventure Christian Church, Roseville, CA