Inspiring Happiness Through Outdoor Recreation in the USA

We want to inspire you to find places to get outside and experience nature! Find road trips, camping spots, and national and state park hikes, as well as local secrets and guides to places we have lived and personally explored.

Inspiring Happiness Through Outdoor Recreation in the USA

We want to inspire you to find places to get outside and experience nature! Find road trips, camping spots, and national and state park hikes, as well as local secrets and guides to places we have lived and personally explored.

Pablo and Ashlee of The Happiness Function outdoor recreation blog

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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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!