Jumping into the unknown gives us the opportunity to learn new things. Often, our destinations aren’t so much the
place we’re going, but a fresh way of understanding the world. In this issue, we’re extolling our love of travel and adventure.

We’re getting behind the wheel (pg. 58), checking into luxury hotels (pg. 70), hitting a legendary local trail (pg. 54), putting our hands in the dirt (pg. 24), and dining at one of the most adventurous restaurants in SD, where scoring a reservation means a year-long wait (pg. 20).

And speaking of jumping in, on the cover—soaring like a bird—is local high school teacher Nia Hilton, who joined a stranger (Executive Editor, Mateo Hoke) on very short notice to jump from a plane when she should have been getting ready for her best friend’s bridal shower. Respect. When her bucket list beckoned, she answered the call (pg. 38).

We hope this issue inspires you to head out and learn something new. So book your tickets, fill your tank, and pack
your parachute.