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My name is Vanessa, hiker at heart & story teller behind Forever She Wanders. I find passion in getting outdoors, exploring bucketlist destinations, and creating memories that will last a lifetime. There is no adventure too big or too small & I believe no journey is complete without a little misadventure.

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The days are getting shorter, the nights are getting colder and the season is almost here.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ It was the last day of our Memorial Day weekend roadie and we found ourselves in a winter wonderland at Bryce Canyon National Park. Luckily, we were able to explore more of the park a day before all the snow came, but like a kid in a candy store- I was excited to see Bryce Canyon with a blanket of snow!⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Are you a fan of wandering in the snow? What's your favorite national park to explore in the winter? ❄️ #ForeverSheWanders⁠

I don't know what it is about golden hour in the mountains, but it gets me every single time..✨⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ After soon discovering that we were not able to backpack the trail we originally planned for, we decided to join a hundred others for an amazing sunset show at Glacier Point.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Usually I get a little discouraged with crowds that large, but it was my first time up there and pretty awesome to see everyone in such awe of our surroundings.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ And what an amazing sunset it turned out to be. Well done, Yosemite, well done. 👏🏼#ForeverSheWanders⁠⠀

It was the perfect Fall morning for a hot spring soak. We chatted up with two guys whom were separately passing the area, living out of their trucks and this sort of became their morning ritual. It was inspiring to hear about their past adventures and even more a motivation to hear that neither of them didn't quite know where they were headed to next. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Inspired because I always believed that you needed to have a master plan, you know- a plan for everything! How about planning to have no plans? ⁠Unfold the curiosity of the unknown. ✨ #ForeverSheWanders⁠

Powered up and got outdoors this past weekend and let's just say that all adventures- big or small- are best when your out and not having to worry about much.⁠ ⁠ #ad This little portable power station has been the highlight of keeping all things charged during road trips, multi-day backcountry adventures and is perfect for car camping!⁠ ⁠ The E160 is smallest of the @JackeryUSA power stations, weighing in just under 4 lbs and has the ability to charge an iPhone 8-12 times, a digital camera 7-8 times or a tablet 1-3 times and Jackery makes it easy to recharge with AC, car port or solar panel options!⁠ ⁠ Keeping this little (but powerful) charging station in my car gives me a peace of mind and allows for longer adventures, so we're not having to waste precious trail time!⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Use code: JACKERYCARE for $60 off when purchasing the Explorer 240 and 60W Solar Panel together from now until the end of the month! #JackeryUSA #ForeverSheWanders⁠

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The days are getting shorter, the nights are getting colder and the season is almost here.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ It was the last day of our Memorial Day weekend roadie and we found ourselves in a winter wonderland at Bryce Canyon National Park. Luckily, we were able to explore more of the park a day before all the snow came, but like a kid in a candy store- I was excited to see Bryce Canyon with a blanket of snow!⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Are you a fan of wandering in the snow? What's your favorite national park to explore in the winter? ❄️ #ForeverSheWanders⁠

I don't know what it is about golden hour in the mountains, but it gets me every single time..✨⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ After soon discovering that we were not able to backpack the trail we originally planned for, we decided to join a hundred others for an amazing sunset show at Glacier Point.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Usually I get a little discouraged with crowds that large, but it was my first time up there and pretty awesome to see everyone in such awe of our surroundings.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ And what an amazing sunset it turned out to be. Well done, Yosemite, well done. 👏🏼#ForeverSheWanders⁠⠀

It was the perfect Fall morning for a hot spring soak. We chatted up with two guys whom were separately passing the area, living out of their trucks and this sort of became their morning ritual. It was inspiring to hear about their past adventures and even more a motivation to hear that neither of them didn't quite know where they were headed to next. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Inspired because I always believed that you needed to have a master plan, you know- a plan for everything! How about planning to have no plans? ⁠Unfold the curiosity of the unknown. ✨ #ForeverSheWanders⁠

Powered up and got outdoors this past weekend and let's just say that all adventures- big or small- are best when your out and not having to worry about much.⁠ ⁠ #ad This little portable power station has been the highlight of keeping all things charged during road trips, multi-day backcountry adventures and is perfect for car camping!⁠ ⁠ The E160 is smallest of the @JackeryUSA power stations, weighing in just under 4 lbs and has the ability to charge an iPhone 8-12 times, a digital camera 7-8 times or a tablet 1-3 times and Jackery makes it easy to recharge with AC, car port or solar panel options!⁠ ⁠ Keeping this little (but powerful) charging station in my car gives me a peace of mind and allows for longer adventures, so we're not having to waste precious trail time!⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Use code: JACKERYCARE for $60 off when purchasing the Explorer 240 and 60W Solar Panel together from now until the end of the month! #JackeryUSA #ForeverSheWanders⁠

#tbt: Over Labor Day weekend, three friends and I took a road trip to Colorado for an extended weekend of backpacking to some of the most amazing alpine lakes in the San Juan mountains! During our trip of three days and three nights, we hiked over 15+ miles and explored 3 of the most colorful alpine lakes I had ever seen!⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Labor Day weekend is known to be the last weekend of official summer in California, but in Colorado, snow from the previous winter has just melted and the lakes have finally thawed out! ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ This trail is a popular hiking destination in the San Juans and it is very clear as to why. The trail itself can be difficult (elevation gain is nearly twice the height of the Empire State Building!) but one doesn’t seem to mind too much when your hiking in colorful Colorado! To continue reading...click the link in bio!✨ #ForeverSheWanders⁠

Waking up in places she dreams about. ✨ #ForeverSheWanders

Lucky to live in a place where we can experience the changing seasons, but this year- we chased the seasons and all their wonderful changes! ⁠⠀ Swipe to see where we experienced:⁠⠀ 🌺 wildflowers in spring⁠⠀ 👙 alpine lakes in summer⁠⠀ 🍂 Fall foliage in autumn⁠⠀ ♨️ hot springs in winter⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ And the year is not over yet...I'm hoping to complete my winter gear set-up and would love to try snow camping this winter! ⁠⠀ Do you have a favorite season to get outdoors?⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #ForeverSheWanders⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ #HerWanderfulLife #shewanders #idhikethat #explore #hiked #likeamountaingirl #theoutbound #whyihike #sheisnotlost #girlsthatwander #womenwhohike #liveoutdoors #themountainsarecalling #sheisthewild #naturegramy #mountaingirl #stayandwander #peoplewhoadventure #findmeoutside #adventureenthusiasts #takemoreadventures #chaseyourgoat #voyaged #mountainstories #forgeyourownpath

#ad | Psst..our favorite candy just got even better! Red Vines Made Simple Twists are the non-GMO version of the Classic @redvinescandy! Made Simple Twists are colored with radish extract instead of food dye red 40 and real cane sugar instead of corn syrup!⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Think of...a healthier version of an already delicious candy.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Made with 5 natural ingredients and contains only 100 calories per serving (3 twists), so you don’t have to feel guilty about finishing an entire pack! 🥰 So tell me, what’s your favorite trail snack? #RedVinesMadeSimple #PeaceLoveVines #ForeverSheWanders . . . . . . . #HerWanderfulLife #sheexplores #andshesdopetoo #adventureisoutthere #feedyouradventure #whyihike #takemoreadventures #hikingadventures #girlswhohike #mountainlife #seeyououtthere #trailchat #hikertrash #theoutbound #forgeyourownpath #hiked #explore #wildme #sheisthewild #likeamountaingirl #adventureenthusiasts #liveyouradventure

Shaking off bad vibes from our Mount Whitney mis-adventure by searching for Fall colors...only to find that the winds have been so strong these past couple of days that the season has nearly blown away! 🍂 #ForeverSheWanders⁠⠀ ⁠.⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #HerWanderfulLife #sheexplores #hiked #easternsierra #adventureisoutthere #likeamountaingirl #nobadweather #wanderwomeninc #whyihike #liveyouradventure #girlsthatwander #explore #stayandwander #mountainstories #peoplewhohike #roamtheplanet #girlswhohike #seeyououtthere #trailchat #theoutbound #liveoutdoors #sheisthewild #mountaingirls #chaseyourGOAT #optoutside #radgirlslife #takemoreadventures #hikelife #hikingtheglobe