On New Year's Eve of 2020, I decided I wanted to visit every National Park by the time I turned 30, and things have gotten a little crazy since then. In 2020, I had six years left and only ten parks under my belt to meet this goal so I figured it'd push me to discover more of the country and myself in the remainder of my twenties.

In 2021, I was able to take the opportunity to work remotely on the road. As a result, I bought a new car, rented month-long Airbnb's, and traveled and camped every weekend.

Sometimes life takes some turns and between a corporate layoff and another “New Year, New Me” energy I applied for my working holiday visa to take a corporate gap year, just to see if I got approved. One business day later… I received it and I spent the majority of 2023 living and working in New Zealand.

Since I’ve completed my M.S. in Outdoor Recreation Economy, researched visitor use management strategies, published white papers, and worked for several environmental non-profits.

I love documenting my travels through the stories and photos I capture along the way, and I’m now working to inspire more of you to get out there and hit the road. Whether it be a weekend trip in your own backyard or a giant cross-country road trip, travel and exploration are how we find more about ourselves. So, where to next?