Exploring life in the great outdoors
How we created margin to do more outdoors
Life is short, but it often feels like life’s demands consume all the margin we have. Learn how we were able to create more margin in our lives to do more of what we love while staying on top of all of modern life’s demands.
Important lessons learned on my Southwest road trip
We don't travel to escape life. We travel so life doesn't escape us. Another wild, wonderful, and enriching winter adventure is in the books. Find out what I learned on my epic road trip through the American Southwest.
The most life-changing lesson I learned in the great outdoors last year
What important lessons have you learned in the great outdoors? The outdoors has taught me so much about myself and the world we live in. Read about the life-changing lesson I learned in 2023 and how it has shaped the way I move through life.
Upgrading my life with a one-year social media break
While there are truly wonderful things about technology, we can’t deny there’s a dark side. In 2023, a full life forced me off of social media, and the experience inspired me to take an entire year off. More than two years later, my life couldn’t be better.
How to be outdoorsy – My origin story
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.
How to find your authentic true self outside in nature
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.
Finding connection, friendship, and community in nature
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.
How to build courage and confidence in the great outdoors
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.
5 simple yet powerful ways hiking will improve your life
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.
10 empowering books to read during challenging times
There’s no denying that things feel a little weird these days. But no matter what’s going on in the world around us, we get to choose what we do with it. Check out these empowering books and learn how to make the most of the things you can control.
How to make an abundance of friends at every stage of adult life
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.
This is why you’re already enough
For decades upon decades, we’ve lived in a culture where more is better. Then along came social media and everyone was granted to privilege to broadcast their highlight reel. It’s now easier than ever to find evidence that who we are, what we do, and what we have isn’t enough. But have you considered how your life would be different if you decided you’re already enough, just as you are ?
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“And then there is the most dangerous risk of all — the risk of spending your life not doing what you want on the bet you can buy yourself the freedom to do it later.”
― Randy Komisar
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