West Virginia is one of the most underrated states. It sits inauspiciously at the center of the most populous region of the US, while simultaneously being isolated and quiet.
I travel almost full-time for nine to ten months out of the year, and I live out of a beautiful 32-foot trailer with my family. I work remotely and do a lot of video work, editing, and uploading. I’m a brand manager for a kayak company, Jackson Kayak, the internet is an important part of my day.
When I’m not on the water, my husband, Nick Troutman and I are touring the country. We get to explore some of the United States’ most magnificent National Parks, with our family Tucker and Parker in tow.
When deciding where to go as a family - there are a couple things we ask each other. What do we look forward to doing in that region? Or what does this location have to offer. Usually the more touristy the less inclined we are as a family, but my family is a water family and we are drawn to the river and it’s waters.
A short flight northwards from Lima is the city of Jaen. Flying directly to the Amazonas region capital of Chachapoyas is also an option, but starting in Jaen allowed our team to see a bit more of the regional landscape during an adventurous 5 hour drive.
There are few places that truly stir my heart with a wild passion. Ancash, Peru is one of them. Ancash is a region north of Lima that is home to, in my mind, the most beautiful mountains in the world.
With a unique angle on my normal adventures, I set off for California to explore the wild and adventurous side of their big cities. I’m not normally a city guy, so this would be a bit of a stretch for me. But I’m passionate about getting people outside and exploring their backyards, and as so many people live in the city and can’t feasibly travel long distances to wild places, I welcomed the chance to get a little more creative and see what could be explored and enjoyed close to some major urban areas.
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