mini van in a campsite.

Wander Woman

Small van, big adventures

  • How to Capture A Feeling

    I’m constantly trying to capture natural beauty, whether it’s through taking photos on my phone or by finding just the right words to describe what I see. Read more

  • I like people. I like talking to people. I like laughing with people. I like having someone nearby when I see something interesting and can say, “Hey, look at that!” Read more

  • Photo Friday: Kayaking

    Admittedly, most kayak photos look remarkably alike, but here’s a small collection from my daytripping adventures. Read more

  • So many of the small things that filled me with joy as a child are still here: lightning bugs flickering at dusk, cool waterfalls and streams rippling through the forest, watermelon on a summer afternoon Read more

  • Photo Friday: C&O Canal

    This is about as close to “roughing it” as I like to get. The sites are primitive, with a picnic table, a fire ring, a hand pump for water, and the ever-luxurious porta-potty. Read more

  • More Than a Milestone

    Whether it’s an odometer, a birthday, or a graduation, milestones remind us that we’ve made progress. They mark where we’ve been and hint at what’s still ahead. Read more

  • My second big adventure with Goldilocks had me rolling back to Florida and in search of manatees. Read more

  • When I’m on the road, one thought is never far behind the wheel: gas. Not in a, “fuel for the soul” kind of way — but, the very literal, please-don’t-let-me-run-out-in-the-middle-of-nowhere kind. Read more

  • With every new place, I can feel my world stretching wider. Each small exchange adds another layer to how I understand the world. Read more

  • If you ever plan to motor west, travel my way, take the highway that is best. Get your kicks on Route 66. Read more