Day 18: A Walk Down Memory Trail
Share an outdoor memory with someone who was there
Hey there Heroine,
Some of our best memories are made outside—but how often do we revisit them with the people who shared them?
Your prompt for Day 18:
Call, message, or write to someone and reminisce about an outdoor memory you experienced together.
Maybe it was a childhood camping trip, a long hike full of laughter, or a time when you both faced a challenge and made it through. Maybe it was as simple as sitting side by side on a beach, watching the waves roll in.
Reach out and say, "Hey, remember that time we…?" and see where the conversation takes you. Shared memories have a way of bringing people closer—and you might be surprised at what they remember that you forgot.
Leave a comment or share your experience on Substack Notes, and tag it with #LoveTheWild. What memory did you revisit? How did it feel to bring it back to life? I’d love to hear.
With gratitude for the wild moments we carry with us,
Jill
One of my favorite outdoor memories isn’t about the place itself—it’s about the moment.
A few years ago, I was on a solo backpacking trip on the Jordan Valley River loop, winding my way through a dense pine forest. It had rained the night before, and everything smelled fresh, earthy, alive. I wasn’t thinking about much—just walking, listening, breathing—when suddenly, I turned a corner and stepped into the most incredible golden light filtering through the trees.
I stopped in my tracks. It was one of those fleeting, perfect moments where the world feels absolutely still, like it’s holding its breath just for you. I didn’t take a photo. I didn’t even move. I just stood there—completely, utterly present.
And I think that’s why this memory has stuck with me. Because for once, I wasn’t trying to capture or analyze or document the experience—I was just in it.
Some moments don’t need to be captured—they just need to be lived. And this was one of them. I carry it with me, a quiet reminder that the best parts of the wild aren’t always the ones we plan for.