There’s something that happens when you commit to showing up outside every single day.  Not just when it’s convenient, not just when the weather is perfect, and not just when life slows down enough to make room for it.

You start to notice things differently. You notice the slightest shifts in the weather and light. You also notice things along the trail that you might’ve overlooked in the past. For me, hiking every day for a month straight helped me focus more on the little things.

That’s exactly where 30 Hikes in 30 Days began.

This series wasn’t about chasing the hardest climbs or the most epic views (though there were definitely a few unforgettable ones). It was about something simpler (and, in a lot of ways, harder): showing up every day for 30 days straight and seeing what the outdoors had to teach me.

So I hiked on everything. Beaches, cliffs, ridge lines, fog-drenched forests, and quiet hidden lakes throughout the Pacific Northwest, I set out with one goal: hike a new trail every day for a month. No skipping days. No waiting for sunny weather. Just consistency, curiosity, and a willingness to see what would unfold.

Some days felt effortless and I happily breezed through my hikes. Other days felt like an uphill that would never end. The series stopped being about the hikes themselves and started becoming about everything they brought up along the way: discipline, perspective, gratitude, burnout, renewal, and the simple truth that nature doesn’t need to be dramatic to be meaningful. It just needs to be present.

Over the course of 30 days, the outdoors became less of a destination and more of a daily rhythm. It was no longer a matter of “I should really get outside more.” It became a daily ritual with no excuses allowed. Even when I was sick. 

I used to hike with grand intentions: to get to the spot with the good views. That was it. I would hike to see the thing that everyone else on this trail had seen. And nothing more. 

But then I started noticing smaller things. I noticed more wildlife… even little ones like snails and slugs. I noticed mushrooms so often that I learned how to identify most of them. I saw elk minding their business moving throughout the woods around me. I even began recognizing birds and different species of trees.  And the biggest shift I noticed was unexpected: I was a lot happier in the woods.

None of this would be groundbreaking for most people, but for someone as unobservant as me, the shift was noticeable. It made me understand that while the grand view at the top is an amazing part of the journey, so are the little aspects you’ll see along the path. 

This series is for anyone who’s ever said, “I wish I got outside more.” 

For anyone trying to reconnect with themselves. 

For anyone who needs a reminder that small, consistent choices can completely shift the way you see your life.

Each hike in this series is its own story. Some are quiet, some challenging, some unexpectedly beautiful. Together, they form a snapshot of what happens when you show up every day without question. 

Start anywhere. Follow along. And maybe, by the end, you’ll feel a little more connected to the world outside your door, and a little more willing to step into it.