Hey — I’m Bre. Welcome to my little corner of the internet.
This space started as a way to document time spent outdoors — wandering the Pacific Northwest, getting lost on back roads, chasing light, learning trails, and finding peace in places that felt bigger than me. Nature is still the backbone of this blog, but it’s no longer the only thing it holds.
Over time, this space has grown along with me.
Here you’ll find stories, ideas, and practical takeaways inspired by being outside and being prepared — whether that’s hiking and camping, building everyday resilience, learning new skills, diving into hobbies, or exploring whatever currently has my attention. Think of this as a living journal: grounded in nature, but open to evolution.
You’ll also find room here for creativity and reflection — from stationery and analog systems I use to think, plan, and slow down, to creative side projects and written expansions of ideas I first share on social media. Sometimes that takes the form of visual work or process thinking; other times it looks like faith-based reflection, Bible study notes, or resources that help me explore belief, discipline, and perspective more deeply.
I currently live in Springville, Utah. I grew up in California, finished college in Oregon with a degree in Art, and spent nearly a decade wandering the Pacific Northwest before landing in the Southwest. Each place has shaped how I see the world — creatively, practically, and personally. Professionally, I’m an Art Director for an online marketing company, which means design, systems, and problem-solving naturally sneak into everything I do.
Before all of that, I spent four years in the United States Navy, stationed along the East Coast. That experience gave me a deep comfort with change, a respect for preparedness, and an appreciation for adaptability — lessons that still influence how I live, travel, and plan today.
Being connected to the outdoors — and to myself — has changed my life. It’s shifted my priorities, my perspective, and the kind of human I want to become. This blog is a place to share the scenic moments and the practical ones: hidden campsites, quiet trails, gear I actually use, preparedness lessons, creative practices, faith-based resources, and the random discoveries that happen when you stay curious.
If you’re someone who values nature, self-reliance, creativity, reflection, and leaving room to grow — you’re in the right place.
BRE WANDERS 