Big Bend National Park was the original location for this expedition; however, a recent wildfire in the mountain region and Homeland Security issues in the river region of the park changed our destination. Participants experienced the adventure of the Springs of the Southwest which included the massive cavern system near Carlsbad, NM, hiking Texas’ tallest mountain (Guadalupe Peak), and the secluded setting of Sitting Bull Waterfalls. Discussion about ‘When God Seems Distant’ from Rick Warren’s book, “Purpose Driven Life” took place each evening.