top of page

A River Adventure

Naturally Curious, Unapologetically Adventurous

20210508_081129.jpg
Home: Welcome
20210509_105803.jpg

How It Got Started

Quick Background and Context

I don't ever want to look back and say I didn't live the life I wanted for any reason. I believe fully in my ongoing quest to live authentically, fearlessly and boldly without apology. 

When I was laid off last fall, it was time for some real reflection on next steps. When I thought of sitting in my house in Wisconsin day after day, I asked myself whether that seemed the best environment for that reflection. It wasn't. I've always wanted to travel the country. There are so many unique and beautiful places in America. We have one of the most diverse and awe-inspiring countries in the world (and I've seen some of the world). 

So, now, I'm wrapping up five months on the road exploring more than 70 cities while living in an RV trailer that I bought when I sold my house. That trip has been everything I could have hoped, but always in the back of my mind, I was planning something else. 

For the last eight months, I've been planning and researching how to successfully travel from the Missouri river headwaters in Three Forks, MT all the way down to the Mississippi outlet in the Gulf of Mexico. As I grew more confident that this was actually going to happen, and started sharing with other folks, many people asked how they could follow my journey. I don't think I can do the epic scenery and life-changing experiences justice, but this blog is at least an attempt. 

Home: About
Search

On the road again!

Here we go! I left Cedar Ridge Ranch today after six busy, but wonderful weeks planning and prepping for this adventure. Loved spending...

Final Countdown

At this point, I know there are things that won't be perfect. With a day and a half left, I'm having to prioritize and finalize the...

T minus 5 days

This is the last week to prepare and pack. It's crazy that it's here. The time has gone so fast, I haven't really had time to think about...

Gettin' Real

Whew! Got more than I bargained for yesterday. Loaded up the canoe to probably 75% of my true gear weight and headed out for a real live...

Reality Bites

While I'm encouraged by the buoyancy of the barrels and the canoe in general, this second practice run was less emotionally uplifting...

Der ner ner ner ner ner ner ner ner.....

My mom thinks the canoe is going to look like the Beverly Hillbillies car on the way out to Cali. Maybe. I always seem to come back to...

First Run a Success!

A day behind, but got Hank and the initially modified canoe out onto Bull Shoals the other day. Trying to keep my goals realistic, I...

Crunch Time!

About 3 weeks of prep time left, and I'm feeling the pinch. My gear is all assembled and inventoried. I knew there would be some gaps and...

Murphy's law

Murphy's law always applies...at least for planning purposes. As promised, some background and thoughts on the potential challenges and...

The Basics

A little bit of info about the different logistics while we wait...to start with the basics: Food Maybe to state the obvious, it is too...

Pivot, Pivot, Pivot

Well, I suppose it was too much to hope for the road trip to end as smoothly as I'd planned. With 95% of the research complete, and...

What now?

The most common question I've gotten while on this portion of my road trip is, "So, where will you end up next?". At some point in the...

Home: Blog2

Contact Amanda

Thanks for your interest in my journey. For more information, feel free to get in touch and I will get back to you soon!

262-613-7149

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Instagram

Thanks for submitting!

Home: Contact
bottom of page