Angie Vasquez

My Favorite Places To Explore In Florida

Angie Vasquez

If you are in Florida or planning to visit, I hope you add one or more of my favorite spots to your adventures to do list.

Following our dreams is important

Angie Vasquez

As I sit here writing my last article for the 2021 Outbound Writer's Residency, I feel such humility and gratitude. Never would I have thought I’d get the opportunity to be able to share stories of my outdoor adventures and exploration.

Summer In The Smokies

Angie Vasquez

Let's talk about favorite places I visited while living in the Smoky Mountains/Pigeon Forge area of Tennessee

A girl's trip to remember

Angie Vasquez

Spending time in the outdoors with your girlfriends is so much fun! My friends and I have taken many trips together, but our time in Utah was probably one of my favorites.

The Smells of Grandma's House

Angie Vasquez

Skipping the holidays for several years made me extra thankful for my grandma's cornbread, mac and cheese, and chitlins.

Essentials For Florida Day Hiking

Angie Vasquez

You can hike year-round in Florida with the right clothing, gear, and safety precautions. Here's some info on what to bring, how to prepare, and where to go to enjoy the Sunshine State!

Van life So Far, Reflections

Angie Vasquez

I built out a van and traveled across the U.S. during the pandemic. I made new friends, reunited with old ones, and reconnected with family. Through breakdowns and uncomfortable parking spots, I learned that I live out of the van, not in it.

Safety Tips for the Solo Female Vanlifer

Angie Vasquez

How the Outdoors Saved My Life

Angie Vasquez

Ways to Connect with Nature Around You

Angie Vasquez

Nature is everywhere and you don’t have to travel very far to take it in. You can find it right outside your doorstep.

Working in the Outdoor Industry as a Black Woman

Angie Vasquez

I’ve been in the outdoor industry for almost seven years, and it has been harder than I ever thought it would be.

20 of the Best Hikes in the USA

Angie Vasquez

No matter if you are a novice or experienced hiker, there is a trail here for you.

Experiences to Remember in Beautiful Orlando, Florida

Angie Vasquez

Florida to me is not just about things, it's about the experience. We have such a diverse ecosystem to explore and an abundance of wildlife from flocks of migratory birds at wetlands to dolphins swimming in brackish waters near the coast. Florida outdoors is nothing like anything that I've ever experienced in other places and it’s waiting for you.