#exploreyourwilderness

[hikealaska]

I could spend forever at South Fork Eagle River. What a truly special area. . . . . . . . . . . #frozen #waterfall #icy #icedam #hikealaska #travelalaska #gohikealaska #exploreyourwild #exploreyourworld #exploreyourwilderness #hikinglife #hikersofinstagram #hikersofcolor #hikingadventures #hiking #forest #valley #slowmotion #visitanchorage #alaska #akphotography #alaskaphotography (at Barbara Falls) https://www.instagram.com/p/CI4YiTRnqbb/?igshid=kjazupj1a6sm

[geraldaston]

Little diving mallard shaking it off. #earthcapture  @bbcearth  #yourshotphotographer  #animal_captures  #animal_elite  #shots_of_animals  #featured_wildlife  #marvelouz_animals  @wildlife__perfection  @_epic_wildlife_  #nuts_about_wildlife  @naturehippys_  #nature_uc  @excellent_nature  #fotofanatics_nature_  @imagesofcanada  @ig_great_shots_canada #burnaby #duck #ducksofig #duckphoto #shootwithacamera #wildlifephotography #wildlifeconservation #global4nature #exploreyourwilderness #getoutsidenh #canoncamera #canonusa #tamron (at Burnaby, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBeraF-gNzE/?igshid=uhqgzn63nusy

[thisismyrallycry-blog]

A Certain Level of Un-maintained

Every time I see and old, abandoned factory, I think almost the same thing. – I would love to explore in there.  It can’t just be any factory, it has to be a certain level of un-maintained: Broken windows and loose brick must be present with some over-grow. I think those kinds of abandoned factories are beautiful. 

A group of people a long time ago spent a lot of time ago spent a lot of money and effort to build this giant structure, and then more groups of people would spend large parts of their days and lives in the building just trying to be something. Can you imagine the amount of thoughts that existed there? What did the people think about? Were they happy? Depressed? Were they neutral and numb during the work day? I hope the thoughts were profound at least some of the time. I hope their minds all got the chance to wander.

I hope that the building got to hold every emotion. I hope it still gets to see some of them when wild animals creep in. When the happy little birds are chirping in its rafters. When the busy mice move inside after a night of foraging. When the stray cat is cold and seeking shelter, I hope the factory can hold all of these animals and their needs.

When people think of factories, I don’t think they typically think about nature. They don’t always correspond, and they don’t always share the best of relationships. Abandoned factories are different- they no longer spread their noxious fumes into the air. They no longer produce garbage. Now- they exist for the needy. They are shelter for the shelter-less. They aren’t a waste of space that humans enter to spend part of their day and then go home to their real shelters anymore, now they are simply a habitat for those who need it. Even if they stand empty with not even an ant, they stand ready to provide what they can now. No one owns them- no one uses them. They are wild now, and I want nothing more than to explore their wild.

[amymedina-photography]

"I don't know how long we stay that way, but we watch the sun go down together. The giant, burnt-orange sphere sinks towards the horizon, coloring the rock layers until it's gone and the canyon is covered in shadow". -Jennifer Salvato Doktorski "The Keyhole". I really need to get back there this year, soon! 23/365 #365photochallenge #raw_snap_k1 #raw_community #raw_vip #montereycounty #exploreyourwild #seekadventure #letsgetlost #ig_tones #awesome_earthpix #majestic_earth #dscvr_earth #wonderlust #tlpicks #discoverearth #neverstopexploring #wonderfulplaces #awesomeearth #voyaged #liveoutdoors #worldprime #kings_shots #nature_wizards #exklusive_shots #renegade_rural #discoverglobe #welivetoexplore #ig_shutterbugs #awesupply #liveauthentic (at Monterey County, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKZVadsME9U/?igshid=1niu8ltduwr8h

[katieputnam18]

💥•💥• Photo of the day! 💥•💥• Thank you @19hudson33 for sharing this great picture with us ~ Congrats! 🎉 🎈 You captured the best of the day! We want to see your pictures too ~ thank you for following us at @igersnh and tagging #igersnh With love from the gang: @meg_unwell @phresh.klix and today's judge was yours truly: @kateputnam18 ⚓️🔅🍀 Posted @withregram • @19hudson33 Over the river and through the woods I spy a happy little barred owl #barredowl #barredowls #birdsofprey #owlsofinstagram #owlsareawesome #owls #igersnh #prettybird #nuts_about_birds #epic_wildlife #raptorsofinstagram #elite_raptors #elite_owls #raptor #raw_birds #eye_spy_birds #bestbirdshots #birdsofinstagram #featherperfection #feather_perfection #shootwithacamera #wildlifephotography #wildlifeconservation #global4nature #exploreyourwilderness #getoutsidenh #nikonusa #tamron150600g2 #withmytamron #nikonphotography (at New Hampshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcmXkMvuGYr/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[inirbag15]

It's always fun when your friends lock you in a day room, and recruit random boys to try to get you out. But hey, I checked KICK IN A DOOR off the #bucketlist. #fitgabrini #adventure #exploreyourwilderness #explore (at Kings Park Pyschiatric Center)

[teshawnedmonds]

#Repost @yoga_at_a_glance ・・・ Day 6 of#AwakenYourGoddess and Day 20 of #ExploreYourWilderness || Locust Pose || ️Hosts: @ewanyoga @thegivingmom @lady_jacks89 @peaceyogadogs @malea_yogia @minnesotayogini @superdopemin @thecheekychicks @ramsburgyoga @fractal.9

[hikealaska]

@t_maye_ and I loving life out at South Fork Eagle River and Barbara Falls. The #icedamming has been rapidly increasing due to the frigid temperatures of late. You gotta check out the phenomena if you haven’t yet had a chance🧊🥶 Winter Waterfall Fun is the name of our game, and it’s a great way to get out and see Alaska for a few hours during your stay. www.gohikealaska.com . . . . . . . . . #hikealaska #gohikealaska #exploreyourwild #nature #wilderness #exploreyourwilderness #wildside #amazingthings #amazingplaces #amazingplacestovisit #thingstodo #placestovisit #witness #amazingphenomena #crazy #fun #lovemyjob #hikingguide #adventure #adventuretime #allthetime #travelalaska #visitanchorage https://www.instagram.com/p/CHyKS6RnzMj/?igshid=ok7bc2zliy9p

[hikealaska]

Good night 💤😴 Have a great weekend! . . . . . . #camping #backpacking #tents #pitchingatent #technicalskills #fun #passion #alaska #hiking #hikealaska #gohikealaska #exploreyourwild #travelalaska #visitanchorage (at Denali State Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTZAa2QHfiT/?utm_medium=tumblr

[hikealaska]

Have an #epic Saturday everyone 📸 #kesugiridge #sunset #alaska #travelalaska #visitanchorage #denalistatepark #hikealaska #gohikealaska #exploreyourwild (at Kesugi Ridge Trail) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQT8r9xHJM7/?utm_medium=tumblr

[hikealaska]

What a beautiful day and couple ❤️ You really couldn’t ask for more. Chivalry was on its finest display (Swipe to see what we mean)! Thanks Rich and Chere for making our outing a memorable one 🙂 . . . . . . . . . . #hikealaska #gohikealaska #exploreyourwild #snowshoeing #travelalaska #visitanchorage #glenalps #chugachstatepark #alaskastateparks #sunsets #prettysky #feetwarmer #couple #funcouple #hikingadventures #hiking #trails #adventure #adventureanywhere #adventurealliance #hikingbangers #hikersofinstagram #snow #winter #winterfun #wintersports #thingstodo #alaska #anchorage #amazingalaska (at Glen Alps Trailhead) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKAFo7Hny7r/?igshid=1nj82n0rdvota

[hikealaska]

Last year, I met Peter and Jenn from @alaskahelicoptertours At the time, I didn’t truly believe I would ever have the opportunity to work with them, because it really just seemed like a dream. Then, there I was taking my first ever helicopter ride in December of 2019, learning how to escort guests to #knikglacier Fast forward through the crazy 9+ months we’ve all been through, and they reached out to let me know about an opportunity to guide with them. Today, I have the opportunity of surveying the land in preparation for our first heli hiking tour together on Wednesday!! I’m so #stoked for today, and the future. Thank you @alaskahelicoptertours for the opportunity to do amazing things with you and our guests! #bigweek #bigthings #helicopters #hiking #hikingguide #awesomefeeling #experiences #alaska #hikealaska #gohikealaska #exploreyourwild #alaskahike #travelalaska #visitanchorage #visitalaska #letsmakeplans #triptoalaska #thatswhatsup #letsdothis #letsdowork https://www.instagram.com/p/CFm4ennnB0Z/?igshid=ejkh2xidypp9

[hikealaska]

“I’ll take the stairs today” . . . . #hikealaska #gohikealaska #exploreyourwild #travelalaska #visitanchorage #urbanwildlife #fun (at Hillcrest Drive Anchorage) https://www.instagram.com/p/CG5XG56nNNE/?igshid=oa3e8xfi4jac

[hikealaska]

Who’s ready for some #winter #waterfall #fun ? Come explore the magic of frozen Barbara Falls with us this winter! See the phenomena known as ice damning while learning about frozen flora inhabiting the area. It’s quite the experience. Just ask @nagaki_tatsuru In his words, “I’ve never seen nature like this” For more information about this tour, go to: www.gohikealaska.com/hikes . . . . . . . . . #winter #magic #icy #rivers #icyriver #hikealaska #gohikealaska #exploreyourwild #chugachstatepark #nature #phenomenon #phenomena #alaska #akphotography #alaskaphotography #traveltheworld #forest #foresthiking #travelblog #travelgram (at Barbara Falls) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGaAfQvn7HH/?igshid=1esxi9i5f1cb6

[hikealaska]

#Alaska I’m so glad I can call you home. You gave me the ability and opportunity to do what I love. 🦶🦵🌲🏔❤️ To help others experience adventure and exploration while practicing my passion. Thanks Bernadette, Sophia, and Alaska Private Touring, LLC for giving me that privilege. I won’t be leaving soon. . . . . . . . . . . #Travelalaska #Visitanchorage #ExploreYourWild #HikeAlaska #gohikealaska #traveltheworld #travalgram #hikingguide #adventures #wilderness #alpine #nature #outdoors #optoutside #fallcolors #autumn #besttimeoftheyear https://www.instagram.com/p/CF9xwMPnTyu/?igshid=znx0ulh5g4w3

[hikealaska]

Absorbing energy from mother 🌍 #hikealaska #exploreyourwild #glaciers #travelalaska #visitanchorage #hikersofinstagram #alaskahiking #inspiringphotos https://www.instagram.com/p/CFpGO9XnnIb/?igshid=170d8wuzc7tu3