It’s summer break time at Humans Outside, which means it’s the perfect time for some “Best Of” episodes. Today, LGBTQ outdoor advocate Mikah Meyer is known for his work representing his community and advocating for inclusion in nature. But that hasn’t always been the case. In fact, when Mikah set out on his journey to become the youngest person to visit the over 400 National Park units in the U.S., inclusivity advocacy wasn’t his goal at all. MIkah’s story is not just one of growing into an advocacy role, it also is a perfect demonstration of how immersing ourselves in nature can help us discover what we really want to be doing with our lives and who we want to be doing it for. In this powerful interview Mikah reveals the steps on that journey, empowering us to find out our own whys just like he did. Some of the good stuff: [3:55] MIkah Meyer’s favorite outdoor space [7:11] How MIkah became someone who likes to go outside [9:30] The importance of the stories we tell ourselves [10:43] Mikah’s original ‘why’ [17:20] Changing goals [20:09] Finding his focus of advocacy [26:05] Finding a vocation [29:21] The role of nature in making that happen [36:13] How that practice can help everyday life [37:45] What’s next for Mikah [44:07] Mikah’s favorite and most essential outdoor gear Connect with this episode: Visit Mikah’s website Follow Mikah on Instagram Follow Mikah on Facebook Follow Mikah on Twitter