Welcome, explorer!
If you browse maps for fun, sleep better outside, and need to know what’s around the next bend,
if your mind grows calmer when your body is in motion,
if the world is vast and life is too short,
This is for you.
Meet Your Virtual Guide
Outdoor adventures and off-the-beaten-track travel have been my paths to confidence, contentment, and a deeper understanding of the world and myself. I created Exploring Wild to help others discover the power of these experiences.
Everything on this website is based on extensive personal experience and careful research. You can trust that I’ve been there, done that, and learned from some mistakes.
I’m introverted, nerdy, and more risk-averse than you might think. I have cranky knees and hate being cold. I used to think all this stuff was only for people braver and tougher than me. If I can do it, so can you! Read more here.
~ Alissa
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What’s in My Lightweight Toiletries Kit For Backpacking and Bikepacking
Here’s what to include in a simple lightweight toiletries kit for backpacking, plus hygiene tips and other backcountry toiletries how-to’s.
How to Use Your Garmin InReach Mini (Without Driving Loved Ones Crazy)
How messaging works on the Garmin InReach Mini, and how to use it effectively without driving yourself and your contacts nuts.
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“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”
~ Mary Oliver
