About Nowhere Scenic

A simple mission:

To map the entire US like a local.

We've all heard it before or even said it ourselves.
"There's nothing to do here! It's boring."

From our experience living across the country in cities both large and small, we knew this simply wasn't true.

Now residing in the beautiful, wild and rugged Rogue Valley in Southern Oregon, that mission is more true than ever. We've only been here a year but the locals come to us.

As avid hikers and history buffs, we never take an adventure for granted.
We'll be honest, we know this won't be for everyone.
Some are content to just hit the highlights then move on.

However...if you're the type that loves the outdoors, taking the dirt road, and soaking up the thrill of exploration...you've come to the right place!

The problem with most travel advice

Repetitive...Most travel content and guidebooks point people to the same places.
That's fine if the goal is efficiency or the tourist traps.

Expensive...We can't be the only ones who road travel guides like novels.
As fun as this daydream is, the itineraries suggested for most experiences is more than we could afford. Hotels, tours, fancy dining, excursions...it's too much.

Inflexible...Some travel companies outline their schedule/itinerary with military precision. We've served in the US Navy and are quite content with the freedom of civilian life. When it comes to how I spend my day off? I would prefer choices.

Nowhere Scenic exists to provide hidden gems across the region where the only thing you've got to worry about is filling up the gas tank.

Why a card deck?

This project didn't start as an app or a website.

It became a card deck because cards are simple, physical, and to the point.
They don't demand attention. They don't track your location. They don't expire.

You can flip through them at home, throw one in the glove box, or immediately attempt to experience as many locations as possible like a lightning round!

Who's Behind It

Nowhere Scenic is an independent project based in Southern Oregon.

It's built by someone who's spent years traveling the country for work and been fortunate enough to have explored many places that most people pass through.

This project brings a whole mentality shift in going out and doing things in the wild. It's no longer rushing to check things off the list, but rather an opportunity to slow down and explore...all with a deck of cards.

Built from experience.
Designed to last.
Meant to be used.