Ashley Mott

I mean all of them, honestly. Redwood National and State Park would be amazing to see. The immense redwoods, coastal drives, waterfalls, epic drives through the redwoods, tide pools, and the fairytale like forests, this park has all the boxes checked for me. You'd find me spending hours kayaking the Smith river or hiking through the redwoods in search of the next picturesque spot. There's just so much to explore!

I did a 3 day solo trip to the North Shore of Lake Superior. I hiked to 15 plus waterfalls, visited 5 state parks, as well as stopped at 25 small destinations up and down the shore. I got to hike to my campsite that was right on Lake Superior. I love being out in nature, so naturally I added more things to see than what I actually planned for. Immersed in the serene beauty of nature reminded of me that everyday life is an adventure. So I'm ready to plan for my next trip!

I would use this money a couple different ways; for donation to help in the restoration of our local warehouse designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, for personal financial responsibility by saving for a downpayment on a house and paying off some of my student loans, and lastly to use for fun on a trip to visit more of the United States. I've always wanted to be able to visit all of the national parks in the US.