In the second half of 2022 I left the Army and decided to go on an adventure through Central America. Doing so opened my eyes to the joys of seeing new places, things, and meeting new people. This started the fire in me to see even more exciting cities, environments, and people. The idea of seeing all my home country before going out and seeing the world seemed like a good, and more fiscally responsible, option for me. I then decided I would travel the country to explore and experience all the National Parks open to be explored. The problem lies in that between school, work, relationships, and all the unexpected curves life throws at you it can be very difficult to find the time. But in spite of everything, I finally started my journey mid 2023 with my first ever US National Park!