Field Notes

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Solo Trips Aren’t Lonely: Finding Clarity and God in the Quiet

There’s something about the crunch of tires on gravel when you’re alone. No music. No podcasts. Just the rhythm of the trail, the brush of wind through a cracked window, and your thoughts catching up to you for the first time in weeks. People sometimes ask if it feels lonely traveling solo.I used to wonder […]

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Hot Take Tuesday: Cheap Gear, Expensive Experiences

There’s this idea floating around that you need the best of everything to have a great adventure — the priciest rooftop tent, the latest suspension, the top-shelf cooler. But here’s the truth: you don’t. Some of my favorite trips have been with budget gear and borrowed tools. The magic wasn’t in the price tag —

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Hot Take Tuesday: Overlanding Isn’t Therapy — It’s a Mirror

We’ve all heard it — “trail therapy.” And sure, there’s something deeply healing about getting behind the wheel, leaving the noise behind, and letting the miles roll under your tires. But I’ve realized something: overlanding doesn’t fix you. It just shows you what needs fixing. When you’re out there — tired, lost, or frustrated —

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31 Things To Do While Adventure Traveling (and Why They Matter)

Adventure travel isn’t a game. It should never really be about tallying up miles on a map. I would suggest it should be about what those miles mean. The “why” is where the value lies: connecting with people and places in ways that surprise you, contributing to the stewardship of wild lands, challenging your own

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