The beautiful journey.

[shilletha]

Autumn is my second favorite season after Winter. I especially adore collecting leaves and bringing them home to make art from. I love the smell of pumpkin spice coffee and Apple cider. The rustling of leaves beneath my feet makes me energized. Autumn is here. #autumnvibes🍁 #autumn #happyhiker #melaninbasecamp #melaninpoppin #melaninmagic #blackgirlmagic #blackgirlstrekkin #blackgirlsrock #unlikelyhikers #forceofnature #diversifytheoutdoors #timetofly #backpackinglight #backpacking #saturdayvibes #followme #wilderness #naturephotography #naturelovers #natur #bhfyp #optoutside #outsideisfree #wanderlust #wandern #photooftheday #trekking #travelgram #adventuretime (at Palisades Interstate Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CF4tcAgl1V5/?igshid=1q3bxdrtshpjp

[shilletha]

When the mountains kick your ass. It's real. My first time at Palisades yesterday. I carried that leaf around all day! It was my emblem for Autumn. #newjersey #videooftheday #videostar #melaninbasecamp #blackgirlswhohike #blackgirlmagic #blackpackers #unlikelyhikers #roamtheplanet #outsideisfree #wanderlust #wandern #hike #travelphotography #travelgram #bhfyp #naturelovers #natureza #hikinglife #mountainlife #wilderness #mountainview #getoutside #goexplore #bushcraft #ignature #fridayvibes #happyhiker #hikingadventures #adventuretime (at Palisades Interstate Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CF2AMjOF6_n/?igshid=drbx7q2fhh6

[shilletha]

Fungus always finds me. I still can't force myself to touch it. I know it's edible but between you and me- I have a severe phobia of mushrooms. Mycophobia it's called. Chicken of the forest, you reign supreme. #mushrooms #fungusamongus #fungus #natur #wilderness #travelgram #travelphotography #bushcraft #igdaily #bhfyp #ignature #naturephotography #naturelovers #earthpix #foodstagram #optoutside #outsideisfree #wanderlust #wandern #photooftheday #autumn #roamtheplanet #explorepage #forest #hikinglife #hike #adventureawaits #camping #backpacking #forestphotography https://www.instagram.com/p/CF0uepkFsP8/?igshid=vgqlyuncuzej

[shilletha]

Autumn is here. I am joyful and grateful for another day on this fabulous planet. I hope that this picture brings you peace like the way I felt when I was there. #newjersey #wanderlust #instagood #naturephotography #naturelovers #natureza #nature_perfection #natur #wilderness #travelgram #travelphotography #bushcraft #igdaily #bhfyp #ignature #hikinglife #mountain #backpacking #optoutside #outsideisfree, #outsideisfree #explorepage #autumn #trails #photooftheday #trekking #bhfyp #landscapephotography #earthpix #hike #instagood #getoutside #goexplore (at Palisades Interstate Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CF0eM0eFynz/?igshid=1mz225ebarugy

[shilletha]

We had a fabulous hike in the Palisades! Follow my girl @rotreks she's my best bro out in the woods! It's always a good time. This is what diversity looks like. I'm I'm Nigerian/ Congolese and she's Iranian. She's the best! #newjersey #diversifytheoutdoors #timetofly #melaninbasecamp #melaninpoppin #melaninmagic #blackgirlmagic #blackgirlstrekkin #blackgirlsrock #unlikelyhikers #forceofnature #melaninqueen #blackisbeautiful #trekking #bhfyp #igdaily #ignature #natur #wilderness #alps #explore #outdoor #getoutside #goexplore #roamtheplanet #wanderlust #wandern #optoutside #outsideisfree #adventuretime https://www.instagram.com/p/CF0eHWulvEq/?igshid=5myfvi1xh1mu

[shilletha]

C'est Bear Mountain. Je suis au bout du monde. #mountainlife #mountainview #mountains #landscapephotogr #landscapephotography #photooftheday #optoutside #outsideisfree #wanderlust #wandern #photooftheday #trekking #travelgram #travelphotography #bushcraft #igdaily #bhfyp #ignature #natur #wilderness #alps #explore #outdoor #getoutside #goexplore #roamtheplanet #newyork #skylovers #skyphotography #french #hikinglife (at Bear Mountain) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFutbIwlLzh/?igshid=1h4o9udhn0fw8

[shilletha]

I've been safe in my EE quilt! Hakuna Matata! Good morning fam! #melaninpoppin #melaninmagic #blackgirlmagic #blackgirlstrekkin #blackgirlsrock #unlikelyhikers #forceofnature #diversifytheoutdoors #timetofly #blackoutdoors #natur #wilderness #travelgram #travelphotography #embracethespace #explore #outdoor #trekking #optoutside #outsideisfree #wanderlust #wandern #hikersofinstagram #womenwhohike #hikinglife #hikinggear #enlightenedequipment #tuesdayvibes #photooftheday #backpacking https://www.instagram.com/p/CFua-rRFoUC/?igshid=kjzaeoqcyc9e

[shilletha]

Here's a throwback to my first hike alone at Bear Mountain in March. Yep, I've only been hiking since. From Social Worker to Veterinary Technician to Writer and Hiker- there ain't no mountain high enough to keep me away from achieved my dreams. I want to hike for life. I want to travel the world and write. I can no longer be contained by walls. I have found my freedom. #blackoutdoors #wecoloroutside #diversifytheoutdoors #timetofly #melaninbasecamp #melaninpoppin #melaninmagic #blackgirlmagic #blackgirlstrekkin #blackgirlsrock #unlikelyhikers #blackoutdoors #hikinglife #travelgram #wandern #mountainlife #trees #happyhiker #optoutside #backpackinglight #seatosummit #bedrocksandals #garagegrown #wildzora #blackgirlswhohike #natur #wilderness #alps #bushcraft #travelgram #trekking #takemebackpacking (at Bear Mountain State Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFstVyrFGN6/?igshid=11qdo26txblrv

[shilletha]

A spigot of water. #getoutside #goexplore #roamtheplanet #trekking #photooftheday #optoutside #outsideisfree #wanderlust #wandern #hike #alps #natur #bushcraft #wilderness #mountainlife #travelgram #travelphotography #embracethespace #adventurelife #explorepage #trails #naturephotography #naturelovers #natureza #nature_perfection #earthfocus #backpacking #camping #outdoorphotography #outsideplay https://www.instagram.com/p/CFsqrdQFt4h/?igshid=15m1480jhe1zm

[shilletha]

Just a little water under the trunk is fine. Everything comes together for the greater good. #wilderness #alps #explore #outdoor #trekking #optoutside #outsideisfree #wanderlust #wandern #photooftheday #trekking #travelgram #travelphotography #embracethespace #bushcraft #igdaily #bhfyp #ignature #natur #naturephotography #naturelovers #natureza #nature_perfection #mountains #landscapephotography #stream #trees #trails #newjersey #backpacking #camping https://www.instagram.com/p/CFsclJBF0pE/?igshid=jbmqpsqrl133

[shilletha]

My gear pile so far, I'm only in need of trail runners, rain gear (poncho or frogg toggs) and possibly new poles! Woot! Shoutouts to @backpackinglight @thetrek.co @bedrocksandals @wildzorafoods @enlightenedequipment @seatosummitusa @rei @appalachiantrail for the amount of support, grants and products. Thank you for the opportunities that y'all have granted me with. I am truly blessed and forever grateful to these companies and blogs! Also, thank you to awesome supporters and friends for donating a ULA Circuit and Merino wool and synthetic base layers. I can't believe this is my life. I'm so HAPPY #gear #hikinggear #sponsored #hikinglife #mountainlife #takemebackpacking #backpacking #optoutside #outsideisfree #wanderlust #wandern #photooftheday #trekking #bhfyp #naturelovers #happyhiker #appalachiantrail #hikingadventures #alps #bushcraft #wilderness #forest #diversifytheoutdoors #timetofly #blackgirlmagic #blackgirlstrekkin #blackoutdoors #natur #embracethespace #salomon https://www.instagram.com/p/CFsXOPil6mu/?igshid=bi0aefj147bz

[shilletha]

I got my last of the big four today. Shout outs to @enlightenedequipment for granting me with a custom 950 down 10 degree Revelation Quilt . I am truly honored! I appreciate the support on my journey on the Appalachian Trail and beyond! The Universe has provided again! #enlightenedequipment #quilt #hikinggear #appalachiantrail #donations #wanderlust #wandern #photooftheday #trekking #travelgram #travelphotography #embracethespace #bushcraft #igdaily #bhfyp #naturelovers #hikinglife #mountainlife #backpacking #happyhiker #instagood #optoutside #outsideisfree #explorepage #wilderness #camping #thruhike #timetofly #natur #bhfyp #blessed https://www.instagram.com/p/CFsNE5clSKY/?igshid=9zekrh24z6qz

[shilletha]

It's the last week of September. I was in North Carolina in May- mourning the death of my 44 year old cousin from cancer. Through his death, I realized that each moment we have is precious. I know Monday sucks for a lot of folks but just remember to take a moment and live in it. Whether that's in the woods or behind a desk- find a positive to relish in :) #reflection #mondaymotivation #forest #wilderness #landscapephotography #alps #explore #outdoor #trekking #optoutside #outsideisfree #wanderlust #wandern #photooftheday #hike #travelphotography #travelgram #camping #backpacking #explorepage #bushcraft #igdaily #bhfyp #ignature #natur #rivers #naturephotography #naturelovers #natureza #hikinglife (at North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFr3GKpFJkc/?igshid=eple1djxb3xf

[shilletha]

Subtle stream. #newjersey #forest #trees #optoutside #outsideisfree #wanderlust #wandern #photooftheday #trekking #travelgram #travelphotography #embracethespace #bushcraft #igdaily #bhfyp #ignature #natur #wilderness #alps #naturephotography #naturelovers #natureza #nature_perfection #nature #backpacking #getoutside #goexplore #explorepage #photosynthesis #discover https://www.instagram.com/p/CFphmQNFV5K/?igshid=z07hg4zn6yvd

[shilletha]

I always look up, I can't look down, I've come too far from the valley to be stagnant. #forest #hikinglife #wilderness #natur #naturephotography #naturelovers #natureza #nature_perfection #nature #trekking #bhfyp #igdaily #ignature #photooftheday #optoutside #outsideisfree #wanderlust #wandern #hike #alps #motivation #backpacking #garagegrown #seatosummit #explore #explorepage #plantsofinstagram #trees #treesofinstagram #wonderful_places https://www.instagram.com/p/CFpYNwJFtsL/?igshid=490xk42t0vaj

[shilletha]

Beauty abounds. Take this Sunday in take it all in. #waterfalls #wanderlust #optoutside #wilderness #alps #bushcraft #wilderness #mountainlife #travelgram #travelphotography #landscapephotography #photooftheday #instagood #naturephotography #naturelovers #natureza #nature_perfection #nature #natur #trails #forestphotography #optoutside #outsideisfree #explore #outdoor #autumn #igdaily #bhfyp #ignature #newjersey #picture #backpacking (at Buttermilk Falls - Delaware Water Gap National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFpRgQfFVvi/?igshid=1tctlsv5soafm

[shilletha]

In nature there are many paths to cross. There are footbridges and rocks to hop on to avoid deep mucky mud. At Novin Green there are ford crossings. Many see this and are confused how to get in the forest. Many turn away. Sometimes the path may be intimidating but the best way is to face it. #fording #naturephotography #naturelovers #natureza #nature_perfection #nature #natur #bushcraft #wilderness #mountainlife #travelgram #travelphotography #embracethespace #explore #outdoor #getoutside #goexplore #adventuretime #landscapephotography #forest #hikinglife #wilderness #daretobedifferent #wandern #wanderlust #photooftheday #optoutside #outsideisfree #backpacking #newjersey #trees (at Norvin Green State Forest) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFpQSr_l0QA/?igshid=zolk9dbb7ao1