Found in Nomadland by Sammi

02/24/2026

The iron furnace at Cumberland Gap.

Constructed in the 19th century, this furnace processed iron using materials sourced directly from the region. It’s a reminder that this area supported early industry long before it became a protected park.

📍Iron Furnace
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, Virginia

02/23/2026

Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary protects one of the largest remaining stands of old-growth bald cypress in North America. The boardwalk makes it possible to walk through sensitive wetland without damaging it.

📍Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Naples, Florida

02/19/2026

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02/12/2026

I wrote a new blog post about an unexpected find at Fort Monroe!

I didn’t know there was a pet cemetery at Fort Monroe until I stumbled on it by accident. Nothing I’d read ahead of time mentioned it, and I only noticed it while walking the grounds. At the time, …

02/12/2026

New blog!

I didn’t mean to stop here. I was driving near the Glass Outhouse Art Gallery in Twentynine Palms, California on my way to Death Valley National Park when I noticed something across the road, just …

01/23/2026

Congaree National Park’s boardwalk trail takes you straight into a rare old-growth floodplain forest, filled with towering trees and quiet wetlands.

📍Congaree National Park Boardwalk Trail
Congaree National Park, South Carolina

01/23/2026

Bees at work among blooming flowers, doing the quiet, essential labor that keeps ecosystems alive. Pollinators play a critical role in food production and plant diversity, and moments like this are easy to overlook.

01/13/2026

Damask roses in Ranger, Texas. Rich color against bright sky, carrying that slightly moody edge even in full sun.

📍Ranger, Texas

01/13/2026

Found an unmarked skeleton compound outside Twentynine Palms.

No sign. No explanation. Just jokes, bones, a guestbook, and strong “someone built this because they wanted to” energy.

The desert stays undefeated.

📍Twentynine Palms, California

01/11/2026

A quiet moment at Bear Country USA, where bears can often be seen resting throughout the day. Long sleep cycles are a normal part of bear behavior.

📍Bear Country USA
Rapid City, South Dakota