As unattainable as it is at times to discover pure truth, I'm a seeker of knowledge and I found an abundance of clarity and perspective through the process of traveling. I noticed how my mind would work entirely differently when I wasn't in the familiarity of my home state, Wisconsin. I noticed I was more open and willing to accept challenges ahead of me. I had more energy, I was inspired, I was more assertive, and the benefits I noticed within myself, continue on. I've alway

Years ago, when I first caught the travel bug, I had bad gear, and even worse plans, but if you don't have the best guidance, trial by fire can be a good option to get moving. The day started like any other adventure for Sam and I. We woke up with fogged windows crammed in our car snuggled into our sleeping bags with a smile on our face. The sun was shining, my energy was high and when I'm on a trip, especially in Arizona, my goal is to see and do as much as possible. And I'm

A question I'm unavoidably asked often is, how do I travel so much? I'm almost positive anyone on Instagram with a feed as colorful as mine is in the same boat. Regrettably, a response to this is never as simple as warming my thumbs up and typing out a one paragraph answer, so I try to avoid this. Not because of the lack of detail I'm able to provide during a short encounter but the lack of weight my words hold. When you deeply understand the commitment it takes to concoct a

Entering Jasper, Alberta was nostalgic and awe-inspiring before even setting foot outside the comforts of my van. For years It has been ultimate jackpot of mystical places on earth and the mecca for all things adventure. We were home! Cruising in, we were now about 5,000 miles into Explore the North project and settling into our new lives on the road. The van was holding up well and we were on track to complete the 11,000 mile trip on schedule. To be entering such a majestic

An often neglected gem north of Toronto lys the great Bruce Peninsula. When I researched and added this location to the Explore the North schedule, I really didn't know what I was getting myself into. From the divine long walks along the great lake coastline, to the endless exquisite coves to explore, I loved every minute of it. If you want to experience Canada the right way be sure to add this stop to your bucket list. Since the group I was with had never visited before, the

Hopefully by now we've all had the chance to watch Leonardo DiCaprio's resurgent performance in the The Revenant; released back in 2015. For the remarkably minimal lines Leo had to work with, he takes on an award winning performance by becoming Hugh Glass, a rugged historic fur trader from the 1800's. I must say, I'm a little disappointed that I didn't read of the legendary tale before 20th Century Fox dropped the story on me. Advertently, in my teenage years I probably would

As an avid adventure enthusiast, I'm always ready to experience travel in new ways. In my particular experience, I started road tripping by sleeping in an old beat up Honda Accord, then I went on to build a travel van, and now I've been blessed to enter into the world of the #teardroplife. All of these methods have there ups and downs, but at least they're far from clunking down the road in one of those god-awful motorhomes. Does anyone actually have any fun driving those mac

Instagram is a channel I owe a debt of gratitude to for expanding my horizons. It has created endless opportunity for me to grow as a photographer and media professional in the outdoor industry. Although the app, in it's current state, has plenty of problems to work on, the community has inspired me to go out and create some of the best times of my life. A big thank you is in order to those of you who have followed and engaged with my content over the years! As many of you kn

Focus in here nor there, it's always flying everywhere. Sun is burning far and wide, light this world color the sky. Heavy breath. Bones are crawling steady now don't be falling. I've been here before. I'll be here again. I'll hold this feeling until the end. More intense now. Time running out. My friend is fleeting my friend is me. I project the world upon thee. My mind creates what's always been there. We synchronize. My reflection bare. Born for this. Passion bleeding our

Take a moment, what comes to mind when you think of Canada? I've always been huge basketball fan, so I think of the Toronto Raptors. Maybe you thought about skiing in Vancouver, mounties, or the seemingly perfect society of people that would greet you with open arms. Well, you wouldn't be wrong but Canada has so much more to offer than that. Luckily, because of my lack of planning and rookie travel capabilities I found myself stuck in Tadoussac, Quebec's hidden darling of a t