Doing my best to soak up the wild and share the journey—because I believe time in nature is good for the soul, and we could all use more of it.

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My Story: The Journey to Raina Roams Wild
My Story: The Journey to Raina Roams Wild

Hi, I’m Raina! I’m passionate about spending as much time outdoors as possible! I find joy, wellness, and magic in everyday life through time in nature. On my blog, Raina Roams Wild, I share outdoor adventures, hiking tips, road trips and ways to reconnect with the outdoors. Let’s make every day an adventure!

Up, up, and away in Winthrop! In late-winter, this charming western town comes alive with the Winthrop Balloon Roundup—a hot air balloon festival that makes for a magical weekend of sunrise takeoffs, glowing balloons, and small-town charm. &bu
📍Land of the Ute, Navajo, and Pueblo Peoples • Canyonlands was the first national park I visited during lockdown. It was February 2021, and I had just gotten laid off. Instead of sitting around my apartment unemployed and spiraling, I packed up
📍Land of the Atsugewi, Yana, and Maidu Peoples • This national park contains all four types of volcano - shield, composite, cinder cone, and plug dome. The first day I visited it was so rainy I could barely see the road let alone any views. Luc
📍Land of the Ute, Paiute, and Navajo Peoples •
I visited Arches National Park in February 2021, and it felt like stepping onto another planet. The vibrant red rocks and unique formations were a stark contrast to the lush landscapes of the Pacif
📍Land of the Quileute, Hoh, Makah, and S’Klallam Peoples - With its rugged coastline, moss-draped rainforests, and glacier-capped peaks—Olympic National Park is home to some of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. I visit at least o

“Go out in the woods, go out. If you don't go out in the woods nothing will ever happen and your life will never begin.”

— Clarissa Pinkola Estés

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