Soulful Miles

Hi there — and welcome to Soulful Miles.
This blog has been brewing in my heart for a long time, even if I didn’t know exactly what it would look like.

I’m Shelbie. A woman in motion. A mom whose kids are grown. A curious soul who sometimes feels lost… and sometimes found in the middle of nowhere. With my sons building their own lives and my world shifting into something new, I felt called to rediscover mine — on foot, on the road, and through words.

Soulful Miles is my place to unpack the stories I’ve lived and the ones I haven’t yet. It’s for the quiet mornings in the woods, the playlists on long drives, the campfire talks, the loneliness that creeps in sometimes, and the unexpected joy of doing life a little differently than most.

You’ll find pieces of my past travels here — stories that shaped me. And I’ll be sharing the ones to come. The plan? Not always clear. But the compass feels steady.

So whether you’re here for hiking stories, solo travel tips, or just to see what life looks like when you step off the expected path — welcome. You’re in the right place.

Here’s to the road ahead,
Shelbie