“Don’t wait until you’re sixty to do the things you want to do. Do it now because the chance may not be there later down the road.” -Mom . . . . . . . . #momknowsbest #betheadventure #adventureisoutthere #backpackerlife #optoutside #getoutdoors #dodgevanlife #vanlife #freedomseekers #mytinyatlas #archesnationalpark #nationalparkphotography #nationalparks #dreambig #arches #utah #backpackermag #utahisrad #freedomvessel #tinyhomeonwheels #advanturers #experienceseekers #seektheunknown #bigadventure #nationalgeographic #homeiswhereyouparkit #homeiswhereyoumakeit #homeonwheels #homeontheroad https://www.instagram.com/p/B2UlvlphbJ9/?igshid=ai5uktx7ondn

It gets harder and harder to come back. . My mind goes blank as we are standing at the meat counter at the supermarket, a man loudly bickers to the only employee working the counter about the meat he usually gets and how he needs to try it before buying. I instantly think back to the amazing week we experienced in The Enchantments. The time we spent, 7 of us total, backpacking through the Washington wilderness with 50-60lb packs, hiking about 7-8 miles a day over rough, mountainous terrain, straining muscles, using every ounce of strength, fingers and hands outreached for boulders just praying we’re able to keep going upward. We saw so much natural beauty—the surreal became normal and expected. . Back at the supermarket, standing in line to get sandwich meat and cheese to make lunch for the normal work week ahead, Thomas leans in and says, “why did we come back again?” I’m not sure I can invent an answer of substance. We think back to days long past, before every square mile on this earth had been discovered, analyzed and quantified. To days where there were still truly things unknown and new. And I suppose in reality they still exist and wait to be found. Perhaps we just have to be still a little longer, look a little more intently, get away from society once in a while. . . . . . 📷@travelingbingham #theenchantments #enchantmentslottery #leavenworthwashington #optoutside #wonderland #travelersnotebook #mytinyatlas #pnwonderland #pnwroamers #wildandfree #pnwhiking #aasgardpass #lifefullofadventures #backpackerlife #gregorybackpack #outdoormagazine #outsidermagazine #betheadventure #adventureisoutthere #writersofinstagram #hikersgonnahike #idhikethat #seektheunknown #nationalgeographic #nature_perfection #homeiswhereyouparkit #rangefindermagazine #outdoorphotographer #travelphotography https://www.instagram.com/p/B0xZbH0B9Zv/?igshid=1btkc292edqe6

Home is the journey you make. . . . . . #homeiswhereyoumakeit #alwayssomewhere #betheadventure #traveler #advanturers #vanlifers #seektheunknown #weroamtogether https://www.instagram.com/p/B0CuD-Dnxbx/?igshid=rfpd5enkfvy8

We found this spot when we first arrived in Oregon a little over a year ago. We were still living full time in the van. Life seemed a lot less complicated back then. #vanlife #homesweetvan #dodgevanlife #knowyourroots #homeiswhereyouparkit #lifeiswhatyoumakeit #liveyourbestlife #liveyourstory #freedomvessel #freetobe #homeontheroad #publicland #travelcouple #oregoncoast https://www.instagram.com/p/BzY341YnG3m/?igshid=1kra5aqhqytzm

Mountain goats 🐐 #hikingwashingtonstate #hikingfun #mountellinor #traininghike #thegreatoutdoors #mountainclimbing #gregorypacks #womanwhohike #adventureseekers #outdoorwomen #pnwonderland #pnwwomenhikers #sheexplorers https://www.instagram.com/p/BzM9WK0n2nb/?igshid=18ae182hhqnvv

Tuesday’s view. This isn’t the top. #kickedmyass #thegreatoutdoors #hikingforlife #optoutside #washingtonhikes #flatlanderinthemountains #traininghike #freedomhikers https://www.instagram.com/p/BzMco1GnKNA/?igshid=15066j8a1dr3y

Van with a view. #vanlife #publicland #homesweetvan #homeonwheels #homeiswhereyouparkit #oregon #exploreoregon #pnw #sunset #oregoncoast #summersolstice #mountainsplendor #wildflowers #theknotwhiskey https://www.instagram.com/p/BzAGQeNH8Iv/?igshid=iudznsaj200z

Apartment living is completely overrated. Just my opinion 💁🏻‍♀️ #vanlifers #vandweller #dodgevanlife #homeiswhereyouparkit #homesweetvan #sweetride #freedomvessel #vanlove #oregoncoast #oregonlife #wildflowers https://www.instagram.com/p/By8f922nTX0/?igshid=1drwrm85trpf2

The wind was blowing so hard we were both squinting to see—you know that wind that whips dirt and sand in behind your sunglasses? Others were grabbing at backpacks they left leaning up against rocks, wrapping their heads with blankets, hanging on for dear life (not quite literally). The painted landscape before us was invigorated by the pulsing wind. It was what many refer to as a “make-or-break” moment. It’s shocking how many come so close to the spectacular, only to be turned away by minor inconveniences. We shared a glorious moment with those who made the long walk to Delicate Arch despite the surging winds and stinging sand. We sat, backs pressed into the precipice, awaiting what would be a scattered sunset—a magnificent sight. The real fun began afterwards as we trekked back with headlamps and sparse trail markings. Even with the extreme exfoliation (aka sandblasting) and the extensive sand removal process, this was one experience that exceeded expectations. . . . . . #homeiswhereyouparkit #exploremore #optoutside #archesnationalpark #naturalarches #archesnationalparkutah #delicatearch #delicatearchtrail #utahtravels #utahisrad #thegreatdiscovery #advanturers #discoverutah #theglobewanderers #theoutwanderer #findyourpark #nationalparks #publiclands #leavenotrace #traveltheroad #adventurephotography #theoutboundcollective #nikonphotographer #nationalgeo #stayandwander #freedomvessel #homeontheroad (at Arches National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/BymUx_OBTNC/?igshid=ge6cxvlpvv1c

No #ads just a pretty photo. . . . . . . #exploreit #optoutside #getoutside #getoutandstayout #lessismore #betheadventure #freedomvessel #freedomthinkers #homeiswhereyouparkit #theglobewanderers #travelcouple #womanphotographer #vanlifer #nationalgeographic https://www.instagram.com/p/BygQH4RhT2E/?igshid=un32hnx58mqc

We’re back! #portlandtimbers #portland #portlandoregon #oregon #timbersarmy #soccer #oregonsoccer #rosecity #rosecitytillidie #soccerfans #providencepark (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByMH9GFHgrG/?igshid=48zzbn8srlwz

This chicken is Worthy of Oregon now. #oregon #beerchicken #worthybrewing #craftbeer #cookingwithbeer #adulting #dutchovencooking #homecooking https://www.instagram.com/p/ByEuUTLnFkP/?igshid=q18um9ah3yi7

Above the clouds ☁️ #oregon #hikersgonnahike #hikingoregon #idhikethat #traininglike #memorialdayhike #takeahike #optoutside #maryspeak #maryspeakoregon #flowerseverywhere #wildflowerhike #thegreatoutdoors https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx_jYX6HBfW/?igshid=b12g9nv6p2

Some days it’s hard to believe a $500 van got us to all these amazing places. We didn’t have fancy, expensive equipment, only the desire and determination to do something completely different from everyone else. . . . . . . #utahisrad #utahtravels #archesnationalpark #livefortoday #seekingtheoutdoors #optoutside #betheadventure #welltraveled #letsgosomewherenew #sociality #adventurerthatislife #peoplescreative #instagoodmyphoto #folkgood #vanlifers #vanlifeforever #theroadlesstraveled #utahmagazine #findyourpark #nationalparkgeek #traveltheroad #landscapephotographer #discoverutah #theglobewanderers #homeiswhereyouparkit #vanlifenomads #freedomvessel #freedomthinkers #exploremore (at Arches National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx39tRrhBqK/?igshid=1slxe7ofkh8mx

This isn’t a field in the Midwest, that’s for sure. #oregon #pnw #fieldofflowers #springtime🌸 #flowerseverywhere #idhikethat #oregonweather https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx2g_VvnMsJ/?igshid=7pmx5f8b8b4u

Decisions. #washingtonhiking #explorethegorge #washingtonwednesday #dogmountain #springhassprung #hikingisfun #thisonemightkillme #idhikethat #ihikeforbeer https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxy-5UgnrHY/?igshid=1n8gd37jbagi7

Two favorites : outdoors + beer #oregon #pnw #exploremore #betheadventure #springhassprung #tulips #tulipseason #vsco #beer #oregonbeer #farmhousebeer https://www.instagram.com/p/BxxR37pnM8N/?igshid=qf6m55psab5c