Looking to be more outdoorsy? Read about the peaks and valleys of my decades-long journey from clueless city girl to professional outdoor writer and photographer. I hope this inspires your own journey to find yourself outside.

I spent much of my life longing to feel like I belonged. Then one day, I realized that all of this striving was holding me back from being true to myself. Join me on a journey to step outside and find the courage to be me.

Do you wonder what all those outdoorsy people are finding while connecting with nature? After more than two decades of immersing myself in the great outdoors, I discovered their secret. And I guarantee it’s more than you thought.

Is there something you’ve always wanted to do but feel you don’t have the courage? I’ve felt that way too. And if I’m honest, feeling scared never totally disappears. But I learned the secret to keep moving forward. Keep reading to learn how you can live with more courage and confidence, too.

The number of avid hikers continues to grow, year after year. Find out why they love it and the powerful ways hiking could help you improve your life, too.

Have you ever felt like it’s really hard to make friends as an adult? Adulting is hard, and sometimes our relationships suffer. But there are some simple things you can do to start building connections that will bring more joy and richness to your life. Keep reading to learn more.

We’ve all felt the heartache of having to let good things end. But have you ever considered that this may be the start of something better? Keep reading for a new perspective on what to do when good things end.

What does it mean to be wholehearted, and how do you get there? I’m still a work in progress, but I learned a lot during my year of practicing being wholehearted. Keep reading to find out what I learned from my journey and how it could help you.

I set out to visit all the Minnesota state parks to find the best ones, but what I learned was unexpected. Keep reading to find out what I learned. And don’t miss my favorite parks at the very end.

It’s normal to have periods of life when we feel stuck. But we ultimately get to choose how long we stay there. These three TED Talks offer great advice to help you move forward again.

How would it feel to live a life that feels true to yourself? Keep reading to learn my best tips to live more authentically.

Hate small talk? Check out this TED Talk to learn how to shift the conversation and enjoy more authentic and meaningful connections.