Inspiring Happiness Through Outdoor Recreation in the USA
We want to inspire you to find epic places to get outside and experience nature! Find road trips, camping spots, national and state park bucket lists, as well as local secrets and guides to places we have lived.
Inspiring Happiness Through Outdoor Recreation in the USA
We want to inspire you to find epic places to get outside and experience nature! Find road trips, camping spots, national and state park bucket lists, as well as local secrets and guides to places we have lived.

Welcome!
We're Ashlee & Pablo!
At The Happiness Function, we want to show you how to connect with nature, make the most of your time off, and reinvigorate your curiosity in the world.
As syndicated freelance travel writers, we hope to inspire a greater audience of travel lovers to explore more, quit waiting, and get up and go!
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You don't need a lot of money or vacation time to enjoy the local environment. Keep it simple and just go!

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Gear can make or break your trip...
But it doesn't have to break the bank!
You don't have to quit your job to do what we do. You also don't need a lot of money or always use vacation time. We are here to show you how to make the most out of your adventures!
Gear can make or break your trip.
But it doesn't have to break the bank.
You don't have to quit your job to do what we do. You also don't need a lot of money or always use vacation time. We are here to show you how to make the most out of your adventures!
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Being outdoors is our happy place, and we want it to be yours too! Let's get outside and explore cool things!
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