Who Are We

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Outdoor Wanderlust is comprised of two “young” outdoor loving, bicycle riding, adventure seeking, dog lovers. In our adult lives we are business professionals who spend most of our time behind a desk. However, we make the most of the evening and weekend excursions to find new adventures.

We’ve always loved travel and in recent years have been doing a lot more. It only made sense for us to invest in a more suitable travel vehicle from our small compact suv that barely held our cooler and two dogs. So on August 28, 2017 we placed an order on a 2018 Ford Transit Cargo Van to custom build our own adventure rig. This is a big commitment and investment for the many years of adventure ahead. You can follow along as we build out our ideal adventure and travel rig here.

The Outdoor Wanderlust team also includes our two dogs.

Rocky Simon
Rocky is a Golden Retriever/German Shepherd mix. He has a sweet disposition, loves fetch (particularly tennis balls), and lounging in water, but not swimming. He joined the crew in 2010 after coming to stay in our yard, and being offered to us when we tried to return him. Best accidental dog adoption ever.
Ripley Simon
Ripley joined the crew in 2015 as a puppy- our first puppy. She is smaller than originally anticipated and a true mutt. We think she might be a mix of Australian Shepherd and….something smaller. She is energetic, inquisitive, and a true leader (read: really bossy). She loves food, and chasing Rocky.

Outdoor Wanderlust

Mission:
To foster a community of outdoor enthusiasts that share our passion for travel and outdoor adventure. Be active stewards of the outdoors and inspire others to do the same.