When I left the military, I had no idea what was next. I just knew I needed space—physically, mentally, emotionally. So I gave myself a year to wander. What started as a personal reset turned into something bigger: a love for the outdoors, a reconnection to myself, and the beginning of April on the Go. Here’s what that first year really looked like—spoiler: a lot of solo road trips, trial-and-error backpacking, and gas station coffee.