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Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here!

I’m Meagan, and adventure runs through my veins.

Do you thrive on adventure, too? I’ve learned that if we want to find adventure in life, we have to chase it down for ourselves.

You see, for years, I grew accustomed to using adventure as an indicator of how well I was living my life.

My best moments were always those highest of highs and literal mountaintop experiences — the ones when I realized my fullest potential, pushed past my fears on the side of a cliff, faced death straight in the eyes on a snow-packed mountain, woke up in a tent overlooking the Pacific, gazed upon the starry sky in the middle of the desert, or met strangers from the other side of the world who became forever friends.

And my worst moments? Those were labeled as the seemingly forever lapses in time when I was forced into a travel drought because of life’s unpredictabilities. I’d fall asleep dreaming of meadows of wildflowers, muscle aches from mountain climbing, the smell of Evergreen trees, and days of laughter in the wilderness. I’d wake up the next morning longing for true adventure again.

But these comparisons of my highs and lows were the thief of all my joy in life. I lived inside my own dream world and missed out on the life right in front of me. I felt like I was dying inside and I became determined to find a way to chase down adventure in my own life.

Adventure is “an exciting or remarkable experience or activity.”

Have you ever watched the way a child stares into and interacts with this world, so full of wonder? Every tiny moment is exciting and remarkable — the way the sun shines down, an old penny found on the ground, the rainbow colors of a crayon box, a goofy smile from someone they love.

I want to approach this world with that same sense of wonder. I want to chase down the adventure in my own life — not just in the grandiose moments, but also in the mundane and the ordinary.

It took time, but I’ve slowly warmed up to the idea that adventure is to be found everywhere and that “to live would be an awfully big adventure.” (Peter Pan, Hook, 1991)

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Happy Birthday, Love! My wish for you is that you Happy Birthday, Love! My wish for you is that you keep looking out over the edge of all that life has to offer — that you embrace every opportunity in front of you, always believe in what’s possible, continue to discover new passions, and never tire of adventure. Remember how far you’ve come and all that you’ve accomplished. I’m incredibly proud of you and honored to have you as my lifelong adventure partner. Don’t ever stop loving people well, caring for others immensely, standing up for the underdog, fighting for what’s right, or being ridiculously goofy. That’s what makes you uniquely you. I love you!
I recommend following these people to hear less wh I recommend following these people to hear less white noise and more black voices that matter during this time (and please comment with any others you recommend!): @theandrehenry, @ohhappydani, @morganharpernichols, @themanacho, @ogorchukwuu, @minaa_b, @enneagramincolor, @whitehomework, @austinchanning, @aliciatcrosby, @williammatthewsx, @speakingofracism, @unlikelyhikers
The quarantine has forced us into a quiet, stillne The quarantine has forced us into a quiet, stillness, and lack of activity that I’ve honestly come to cherish.
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Over the past few months, I’ve had to get creative with how to pursue adventure at home. And just outside my front doorway, I’ve found ground upon which I can build adventure for myself.
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I’ve fallen in love with plants and gardening and all things green...when I always, always thought I had a black thumb and doubted myself in this area.
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Something like this fluffy, bright green foxtail brings me just as much delight as hiking a mountain — just in a uniquely different way.
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And in the process, I’ve found something new that brings me daily joy — an everyday adventure I can always pursue.
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Adventure is everywhere. We just have to look for it.
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Congaree National Park deserves so much more of th Congaree National Park deserves so much more of the world’s attention. This hidden gem on the East Coast has so much to offer. Check out my most recent blog post (link in my profile) to read why I think everyone should visit this uniquely wild place. #NationalParks #WildPlaces #GetOutside @congareenps
Each National Park is near and dear to my heart, b Each National Park is near and dear to my heart, because each park is unique and has captivated me differently.
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But if I had to choose my top 5 favorites (so far)? .
They’d be: Zion, Olympic, Bryce, Channel Islands, and Congaree. Click on the link in my profile to learn why!
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What’s your favorite park? I’d love to know!
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#NationalParks #Hiking #Backpacking #GetOutside @nationalparkservice @congareenps @olympic_nps @zionnps @channelislandsnps @brycecanyonnps_gov
My National Parks Checklist is live! Count so far: My National Parks Checklist is live! Count so far: 24 parks. Click on the link in my profile to see my progress. What parks have you been to? I’d love to hear! #GetOutside #Hiking #Backpacking #NationalParks @nationalparkservice
My adventure partner for life. Also, apparently a My adventure partner for life. Also, apparently a really good @patagonia model. 🤣💚 #Adventure #GetOutside #Smokies #Backpacking #Hiking #Love

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