Mike QuineExplorer
...a year long journey through the American landscape of our National Parks. Disengaged from societal pursuits to set out alone and face the uncertainty guaranteed by the Wilderness. Hardening both hands and mind through tempered resolve.
Welcome To The Jungle: Moving To The Congo
For many, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (henceforth referred to as "The Congo" - not ...
Backpack Windigo to South Lake Desor, Isle Royale NP
Windigo Visitors Center
Descend the Gunnison Trail, Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP
South Rim Visitor Center
Answering Nature's Call: Backcountry Potty Protocol
Most of us loyal Outbound followers have surely experienced the reliefs and woes associated with ...
Standing Still: Why I Don't Use a Tripod
I should preface this journal entry by coming clean. I am not a professional photographer. I don'...
Seven Secrets of the Spontaneous Side Hike
Imagine you've spent the last week planning the penultimate backpacking adventure where you inten...
Move Aside, Van Life: Why I Chose the Tent Life
I mean your van is cool and everything, but can you park it on the top of a mountain peak? Boom! ...
4 Benefits of Talking to Yourself in Nature
At first, it never crossed my mind as something that would eventually become routine. As a matter...
Snapshot: A Crash Course in the National Parks of the Lower 48 States
The purpose of this article is less aimed at sharing a personal tale and is rather designed to pr...
The Fellowship of the Trail
Imagine yourself, for a moment, experiencing the not-so-subtle stillness of the forests as you hi...
A Year Alone in the Wilderness of the National Parks
For most of my life I have so obediently focused on societal pursuits. Ambitious to succeed and t...
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