Hello I’m Nathan.

I grew up in St. Louis, Missouri and I am most definetly a Midwest guy.

Travel has enriched my life and I want to show you how I travel and maybe get some ideas from other people.

I like new places and culture but my passion is for the natural world. My goal is to hit every National Park in the United States and as many in the world as possible. Man has made impressive things, God has made better.

The name '“purposeful wander” comes from my work in skilled nursing. People with dementia who wander are often trying to get somewhere for a specific purpose. That has always intrigued me. Did they have unfinished business, one last thing to check off the list before they go? It makes me think, if we are all going to die soon and nothing is for sure than what are we waiting for?