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Paper Maps & Coffee   Andrea and Ryan love to travel and we’re sharing one of their trips! Back Bay - National Wildlife Refuge | Virginia https://www.fws.gov/refuge/back_bay/   Andrea grew up with her family moving a lot because of military duties… so, this love of travel started early. “We love seeing new places and wanted to show our children unspoiled lands like Back Bay in Virginia.” Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge was established on June 6, 1938, as a 4,589-acre refuge to provide feeding/resting habitat for migratory birds. It is also home to sea turtles.  Andrea and Ryan’s travel notes:...

Welcome again to our passion project... Wild Routed! Our hand-drawn illustrations printed on super soft graphic tees, rad stickers and bandanas. Our latest video  :-) Thanks for helping us give back to the National Parks! De & John  

  The Badlands of South Dakota. What a wide-open and cavernous landscape. June 2019. The Lakota people dubbed this region “mako sica,” or “badlands,” long ago because its rocky terrain, lack of water, and extreme temperatures made it difficult to traverse. It stretches 244,000 acres with sharply eroded buttes, pinnacles, and spires. There are many trails to hike (be mindful of snakes) and enjoy beautiful flowers and quiet spaces. Bighorn Sheep, Bison, Butteries, and Black-Footed Ferrets live there and some are visible from your vehicle. People enjoy camping in the Badlands... it is really quiet, but be mindful that Bison that...

In 2019, we were at one of the cross roads in life. And, when you are at a cross roads, you want to take some time to make sure your'e choosing the right path. So, we got in the truck and drove... for 5 straight weeks. First Stop: Madison, Wisconsin The Pig in a Fur Coat is a cozy little eatery in Madison, WI. A friend of ours was the designer for a mural they wanted painted on the building and since we were in the area... we could help paint.? Her design was perfect for the building. The flowers and leaves...