Aaron Johnson > Quotes

“Son, we’d all like to believe we’ve got the power to make life turn out a certain way. But that kinda power is an illusion. We do what we can, and we get to trust the rest to God.”
― Aaron Johnson, Danger in Zion National Park

“Dilution is the solution to pollution.”
― Aaron Johnson, Danger in Zion National Park

“Looks like there’s something special going on,”
― Aaron Johnson, Quest in Yosemite National Park: A Mystery Adventure

“Hey, Uncle Brian,” he called out. “What’s a pirate’s favorite way to travel?” “Hmmm.” He tapped his forefinger on his beard-covered mouth. “On a pirate ship?” “Of course not,” Jake replied. “In an ARRRRR–VEE.” Jake’s mom turned around and glared at her brother. “Brian, you’re corrupting the children. Now you’ve got Jake telling dad jokes.” Uncle Brian shrugged his shoulders. “I can’t help that my awesomeness is contagious.”
― Aaron Johnson, Danger in Zion National Park

“Like Miss Holcomb,”
― Aaron Johnson, Discovery in Great Sand Dunes National Park

“As he walked to the back of the campsite, everything he had hoped to see came into view. He couldn’t believe his eyes. The tops of the mountains, still covered in snow, were lit by the dawn with pinks and blues. Below them were more mountains, covered in the deep greens of the forest. His eyes scanned across thousands of places he was yearning to explore. Just below the campground, a broad meadow stretched out before him. He left the campsite and meandered down the hillside and into the meadow. He felt invited, drawn into the immense space by its beauty and by the sounds of water. The soft rushing sound grew louder with each step. A gray fog rose from the winding course of a stream, lit by the faint red light of”
― Aaron Johnson, Mystery In Rocky Mountain National Park

“asked.”
― Aaron Johnson, Mystery In Rocky Mountain National Park

“Dear Jax, Always try to inspire curiosity. Seek help early. Learn from friends. Now, understand, my boy, every real treasure exploits neglect. The adventure begins, Grandpa.”
― Aaron Johnson, Mystery In Rocky Mountain National Park

“shelf F and began looking for book number ten. But there were only nine books. “Jake!” his mom’s voice called up the stairs. “We’ve got to go!” “Okay, I’ll be right down.” He bent down, picked up book number 9, and opened it to the title page—The Journals of Lewis and Clark. There was nothing special about it. Most of the books were history books like this one. Jake sat down on the floor and placed it back on the shelf. That’s when something unusual caught his attention—faint writing on the back panel of the bookcase behind the books on shelf F. He laid down on his belly to examine it. Though he could barely”
― Aaron Johnson, Mystery In Rocky Mountain National Park