Along with the rest of the world, we’re on your case quite a bit about stepping away from your phone and social media. Sometimes we feel like a broken record, constantly suggesting going screen-free as a solution to just about any problem. We stand by it, but we’re not saying there’sĀ never a time to pull out those devices. It just depends on the situation.
One situation in which we think social media can be aĀ positiveĀ thing? When you’re looking for inspiration to break out of your comfort zone and freakin’ take action. With spring in full swing and summer not far behind for many of you bulldoggers, there’s never been a better time to seek inspiration to get outside and explore… and Instagram is a great place to start! These feeds will get you psyched to drop your phone and plan your next big outside adventure.
1. @katieboue: Colorado-based Katie does more than just post beautiful photos of the environment. She’s out there fighting for it! When she’s not advocating for public lands and the health of our planet, Katie is exploring and having all kinds of adventures, which you can experience right there with her via her Instagram. Her dog Spaghetti is often along for the ride, so prepare for plenty of pics of a cute pup climbing mountains.
2. @chrisburkard:Ā Chris Burkard has racked up 3.4 million followers, and it doesn’t take more than a quick scroll through his feed to see why. A professional photographer whose work has appeared numerous times inĀ National GeographicĀ (AKA the holy grail of nature pics), Burkard entertains his fellow ‘Grammers with images of everything from scuba divers underwater to surfers in action to almost-too-beautiful-to-believe rainbows.
3. @natgeotravel: If you love to travel, scroll through this feed for just a few seconds and you’ll be overflowing with new destinations to add to your bucket list, all of them home to stunning nature. You better up that travel budget, bulldogs, because you’ll be itching to toss your hiking boots and camping gear in a bag and hit the road ASAP.
4. @visitpnw:Ā The Pacific Northwest seems to be having a moment lately. Everyone’s discovering just how beautiful the region is! Whether or not you personally live in the PNW, you’re going to love looking at the gorgeous pics that populate this account, and they’re bound to inspire you to go out and look for the most picturesque places wherever you live ā or to book a trip to the upper-left corner of the U.S.!
5. @henrythecoloradodog:Ā We’ve hardly made it a secret that we areĀ seriousĀ dog lovers around here ā it’s in our name! ā and we’re not going to start now. While there are plenty of outdoorsy accounts out there featuring cute pets, this one makes the animals the star and humans are only involved occasionally. Meet Henry the dog (and his cat friend Baloo), who’s out there exploring, following his nose, and running free. You’ll wish you could tag along!
6. @sianannalewis:Ā Better known to her social media pals as “The Girl Outdoors,” Siananna Lewis is a well-known travel/outdoors writer and speaker… and if her posts only show off a fraction of her incredible adventures, we’dĀ loveĀ to know what the rest of them look like. If you’re a woman who loves being outside and adventuring, you’re going to appreciate this feed that much more.
7. @bearfoottheory:Ā Travel enthusiast Kristen started her Bearfoot Theory blog in hopes of empowering everyday people (especially women!) to get outside and live more adventurously. Get a peek at howĀ she does this on Instagram! You’ll learn how to plan trips, pick up helpful outdoorsy skills, and choose the right gear for your needs.
8. @andrew_muse:Ā A precious golden retriever named Kicker Dog meets winter sports, kiteboarding, and beautiful sunsets, and you’ve got yourself Andrew Muse’s IG feed. Kicker Dog’s many outdoor exploits may even inspire you to put your pup in the car to join you for your next outdoor excursion.
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