A new adventure on the internet

395 North is the result of childhood backpacking trips and summer adventures exploring the Sierra Nevada. These experiences shaped my life, exposing me to raw natural beauty and the importance of nature in our lives. This was something I wanted to share, but also protect.

Wanting to give back, I decided to skip past the confusing sea of bloated orginizations and focus on supporting small transparent non-profits.  How hard can it be?

I'm not exactly sure how it will work out, but the goal is to give back, support, and inspire a love for adventure and the great outdoors ON A SMALL AND PERSONAL SCALE.  Learn More

Hopefully we can do better than just 1%.

Thanks for stopping by.    -  Jan

Misc.

Check out Instagram or the delightful list of rambling below to see what I love: 

I LOVE...

  • Finding a new stream, lake, or river.... and standing or sitting in it.
  • To explore, wander, and discover things that aren't popular or on a map.
  • Big empty spaces and horizons that stretch further than we can see. Tiny caves and ravines are cool too.
  • To encourage respect for our wild places
  • Roaring rivers & tiny springs, water is an obsession of mine.
  • A hot spring on a brisk evening.
  • Big mountains and puffy clouds...and kittens.
  • Starry night skys, shooting stars, and the milky way.
  • Youth programs that provide access to nature.
  • Supporting local community and artists.
  • Lazy hammock days & sandy hot dogs
  • Camp fires with friends
  • Roadtrips, Sleeping in cars, Vanlife!...one day
  • Setting up camp in the dark and waking up in someones backyard.
  • Being surprised by the view in the morning.

ADVENTURE BECKONS!!