When was your last adventure? Did you read that and think of your last vacation? What was the last exciting thing you did close to home? I’d like to introduce you to a woman who has made it her business (quite literally!) to embark on memorable adventures close to home, Ty Vaughn.
On her 40th birthday, Ty decided to follow the lead of one of her favorite shows “The Amazing Race” and step off of her first zipline platform. Skydiving, paragliding, parasailing, kayaking, ATV off-roading, bungee jumping, rappelling and thirty ziplines later, Ty Vaughn is now Adventuress Ty. Once a month, she organizes group trips for other thrill-seekers to join her in embarking on what she may describe as “a mighty gush of freedom” at different adventurous locations around her home state of California.
dCarrie: What obstacles have you overcome to authentically engage in adventure?
Ty Vaughn: To be honest with you, I personally have not thought about it like that. I just saw something I enjoyed watching on T.V. every week and decided, I want to do that. These activities have always been here, but sometimes cultural ignorance and lack of exposure prevent you from enjoying these life experiences. I will say, I wish this would have been part of my childhood. I’m quite sure having had more of an outdoor adventure lifestyle would have encouraged me to appreciate the complex yet simplicity of nature. I’m all in Now!
dCarrie: What does adventure do for your wholeness?
Ty: Being an adventure junkie sets me apart! You cannot function like a normal human being willfully jumping off of bridges, ziplining across cables, paragliding over the ocean, or parasailing off of a boat! You’ve got to be pretty confident and assured in yourself! My adventures are not optional, they are a necessity. They give me clarity of thought and a peace that is not found anywhere else; they are surreal and serene. I love the clean crisp fresh air, the sound of nature, and the feel of nature. I love the multitude of colors that change with each season. My mind tries to comprehend but it cannot. The outdoors are my sanctuary, it’s the place where I decompress and recharge. It’s a space for me to appreciate the craftsmanship of God and how amazing He truly is.
Head over to travelnshitpodcast.com to check out more of Adventuress Ty and her story in episode 143, Audacious Adventure Near and Far of Travel N Sh!t Podcast.