About Nadya
Hi there! I am so glad you found me! My mission is to empower you to #TakeYourTimeOff and explore the world. I’m a passionate traveler, national park enthusiast, and avid hiker based in Portland, Oregon. From exploring faraway places to discovering trails closer to home, I’m always looking for ways to make travel a priority while balancing a full-time career.
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Latest Adventures
Into the Land of the Apache
[Chiricahua National Park, Sep 26, 2026] With the 2027 HEDW conference set to be hosted by the University of Arizona in Tucson, it was time for the HEDW board, which I am on, to convene to start planning it. Of course, I had to extend my trip to add in a personal side quest! Since…
A Perfectly Relaxing Sunday
[Ashland, OR, Sep 6, 2026] The increasing cloud cover from the day before had brought in some rain showers overnight. Originally, the forecast called for rain on Sunday. However, the rain was all but done when we woke up. We were treated to incredible white fluffy clouds as we drove to Jackson Wellsprings for our…
