30 Pictures of America That Will Make You Want to Hit the Road

Open, Petrified Forrest National Park (Arizona)

To quote the photographer: “Still we are haunted by open roads and natural wonders, and wonder to ourselves when we’ll stand in great halls of granite or scream classic rock with the window down watching the world fly by. Not feelings of discontent, just remnants of other wonders.”

Open | Petrified Forrest NP Nikon f100 – Kodak Portra 160 (I think) – developed by @thefindlab It's hard to believe we spent months on the road this year exploring the country and visiting family. Being back on Maui now, together, almost feels like we never left. Still we are haunted by open roads and natural wonders, and wonder to ourselves when we'll stand in great halls of granite or scream classic rock with the window down watching the world fly by. Not feelings of discontent, just remnants of other wonders. So happy to be exactly where we are, but can't help but consider where we have been and where we are going. #Nikon #f100 #film #filmisnotdead #ishootfilm #ontheroad #thefindlab #kodak #portra160 #rei1440project #findyourpark #fypyes #petrifiedforest #thegreatoutdoors #merica #America #explore #exploretocreate #wanderlust #travelstoke #travel #journey #roadtrip #roadtrippin #openroad #Arizona #livefolk #liveauthentic #roamtheplanet #explorecreate

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