Happier Place People

Capt. Frank Praznik: Fly Fishing Guide (Florida Everglades + Louisiana Marsh)

Captain Frank Praznik spends his days on a boat guiding people to their Happier Place: catching big fish (like red fish, tarpon, snook) while fly fishing the scenic Everglades and Louisiana Marsh.

Taryn Eyton: Adventure Travel Writer and Wilderness Ethics Educator (Vancouver)

HappiestOutdoors Taryn Eyton snow mountain hike

Taryn Eyton goes beyond just inspiring people to get happier outside. Her outdoor and adventure travel writing actually tells you where to go, what to expect, and how to make your outdoor experience even better – for you and for the environment.

Jake Gray: Outdoor Photographer and Hiking Guide (Texas)

Photographer and hiking guide Jake Gray at Big Bend National Park in Texas - Happier Place

Jake Gray seems to be on a mission: to get adults and kids out into nature and feel the thrill of reaching a summit, discover a valley of wildflowers or watch the sun rise in the mountains. His photography will inspire you to go, his guided hikes might just get you there.

Cheryl Howard: Travel Blogger (Berlin, Germany)

Cheryl Howard inspires us to follow our dreams and to explore the world. Her courage, drive and sense for adventure may even motivate you to move to another country or to pursue your own creative and personal goals.

Jessica Mills: Parent, Musician, Writer, Instructor (Albuquerque)

Jessica Mills is such a creative, caring and socio-political powerhouse, it’s hard to imagine she has time for the great outdoors. But maybe her nature hikes are actually the energy source for everything else?

Bryan Clark: Exploring Mountains and Poetry (Colorado)

It’s breathtaking how Bryan Clark captures the beauty, atmosphere and essence of mountain landscapes through photography and poetry. We discovered that his passion and process are just as fascinating and inspiring!

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The Stitchy Crow: Katherine Guttman (Fiber Artist in Vermont)

Katherine Guttman is the clever, funny and imaginative maker, writer, mom, gardener, reader, outdoors-lover, and coffee-drinker behind the charming, inventive and smile-inducing Stitchy Crow fiber creations.

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Margaret and John: Pre-Expat World Travelers (Chicago)

Margaret and John of Lost & Found Travel are a very creative, talented, warm, super funny and irresistibly charming world-travel team: She writes the words, he takes the photos…

Azlin Bloor: Chef, Cookery Teacher, and Food Blogger (England)

Chef, Cookery Teacher and Food Blogger Azlin Bloor of LinsFood - Happier Place

Azlin Bloor creates wonderfully inspiring food and cocktail recipes, photos and videos. Even if you don’t try out any of her easy-to-follow recipes, her entertaining posts and beautiful photos alone will make you happier.

Scott Solary: Marijuana Dispensary GM + Happier Place Co-Founder

Scott Solary is the general manager of a medical and retail marijuana dispensary. Together with his wife, Luci Westphal, he founded Happier Place.

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