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We Hike to Heal, Inc is a 501c3 non-profit that provides an alternative pathway to healing for women
Outdoor Journal Tour was founded by Kenya and Michelle Jackson- Saulters, a married couple based in Atlanta, GA. In the summer of 2015, Kenya had the idea to get a small group of friends together to hike Stone Mountain.
The plan was for the women to climb to the top, talk about life and journal about their goals once they got there. The experience was awesome, but it wasn’t until they opened their eyes after the meditation and noticed that two new faces had joined their group, that Kenya realized this idea was bigger than her.
The women who joined them explained that they had seen Kenya, Michelle and their friends talking, journaling and meditating and wanted to learn more about the “program” because they wanted to participate. Of course at the time, there was no program – but Michelle took down their email addresses and the rest is history.
Eight years later, ODJT has reached thousands of women all across the globe, partnered with dozens of premier Brands, and expanded their organization to include We Hike to Heal, Inc – the nonprofit arm of the organization.
To build an inclusive community that normalizes self-care, creates a sacred space for healing and adventure, and prioritizes the mental and emotional wellbeing of all women. Through guided outdoor activities, we offer our participants a unique and powerful way to experience respite, connection, and community.

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A huge highlight of our REI activation was watching our board member, Jay, create space for meaningful connection through mindfulness. Throughout the event, Jay shared crystals with attendees, explored their meanings, and guided conversations using a meditation deck that sparked reflection, curiosity, and connection. What started as simple interactions quickly turned into beautiful conversations among community members. Alongside connecting people with local hiking opportunities, enjoying tacos, raffles, giveaways, and a scavenger hunt, these moments reminded us that community is built one conversation at a time. Thank you to everyone who stopped by and shared space with us. We're already looking forward to seeing you at our next event in July. Ready to join the movement? Follow us and stay tuned for upcoming events. #WeHikeToHeal #MindfulnessInNature #BIPOCOutdoors #OutdoorCommunity #CommunityHealing

Back to Nature 🌿 Affirmation: "I am grounded, growing, and exactly where I need to be." Nature has a way of reminding us that healing doesn't have to be rushed. The trees don't force their growth. The rivers don't question their path. They simply trust the process. Today, take a moment to breathe deeply, slow down, and reconnect with yourself. What's one thing nature is teaching you right now? #WeHikeToHeal #BackToNature #NatureAffirmations #MindfulLiving #HealingJourney

🌈 Seattle, we're here! The Run With Love 5K kicks off today at REI Seattle. Join Ambassador Carrie and the We Hike to Heal community for a morning of movement, connection, and Pride. 📍 REI Seattle Flagship ⏰ 10 AM – Noon #WeHikeToHeal #RunWithLove #PrideRun #REISeattle #LoveWins

🌲 From Atlanta to Seattle, We Hike to Heal is showing up and showing out! This month, our ambassadors and leadership team are partnering with REI to create spaces for connection, movement, mindfulness, and community. Whether it's hiking, camping, meditating, walking, or running, we're proving that healing happens outside. Join us as we continue building community one trail, one conversation, and one adventure at a time. 💚 Community 🌿 Nature ✨ Healing Which event would you attend? Atlanta or Seattle? #WeHikeToHeal #REI #GetOutside #CommunityHealing #NatureHeals #OutdoorWellness

🌲 Two cities. One mission. Community, connection, and healing through nature. This weekend, We Hike to Heal is showing up from Atlanta to Seattle! Join our ambassadors as they represent WH2H at REI events focused on getting outside, building community, and celebrating what brings us together. 📍 Atlanta | June 13 🌿 Guided Nature Meditation & Community Connection with Board Chair J 📍 Seattle | June 14 🌈 Run With Love Pride Celebration with Ambassador Alumna Carrie If you're in the area, stop by and say hello. We'd love to connect with you! #WeHikeToHeal #GetOutsideAndCamp #RunWithLove #REI #CommunityHealing #OutdoorWellness #NatureConnection

Seattle, we're coming your way! 🌈🏃‍♀️ Join We Hike to Heal Ambassador Alumna Carrie as she represents our community at the Run With Love Pride Run & Walk hosted by REI and Orca Running. This celebration is about more than miles. It's about showing up as yourself, building community, and spreading love one step at a time. Whether you run, walk, or simply come for the good vibes, we'd love to see you there. 📍 REI Seattle 📅 Sunday, June 14 🏃‍♀️ Run With Love Pride Run & Walk 🌈 Community • Connection • Celebration Stop by, say hello, and help us celebrate Pride outdoors. #WeHikeToHeal #RunWithLove #PrideRun #PrideMonth #REISeattle

Join us in Atlanta as We Hike to Heal partners with REI for a day of community, connection, and getting outside! Our Board Chair, J, will be leading an Outdoor Grounding & Community Connection experience featuring a guided nature meditation and reflective journaling activity designed to help you slow down, reconnect, and be present in the moment. Whether you're an experienced outdoor enthusiast or simply looking for a reason to step outside, we'd love to see you there. 📍 REI Atlanta 📅 Saturday, June 13 🌿 Guided Nature Meditation 📖 Reflective Journaling 🤝 Community Connection Come breathe, reflect, and connect with nature and one another. #OutdoorWellness #MindfulnessInNature #CommunityHealing #OutdoorCommunity #AtlantaEvents

We're excited to join REI and Orca Running for the Run With Love 5K Pride Run & Walk. Whether you're running, walking, cheering, or just coming for the community, this event is all about movement, connection, and celebrating love in all its forms. Come find the We Hike to Heal crew, meet fellow outdoor enthusiasts, and enjoy a day filled with community, joy, and good vibes. 📍 REI Seattle Flagship 📅 June 14 ⏰ 10 AM – 12 PM Plus enjoy: ✨ Glitter Station 🐶 Puppy Pit 🎨 DIY Tie Dye 🥤 Refreshments 🤝 Community Partners #OutdoorCommunity #HikeHealGrow #PrideMonth #CommunityConnection #REI

Look Up!! Sometimes healing begins the moment we stop staring at what's weighing us down and start noticing what's around us. The waterfall. The fresh air. The laughter. The people walking beside us. Nature has a way of reminding us that there is still beauty, still hope, and still something worth moving toward. What's something beautiful you've noticed lately? #WeHikeToHeal #LookUp #NatureHeals #HealingJourney #FindYourPeace

Today is World Environment Day. Every trail we hike, every tree that shades us, every stream that calms us is a reminder that nature has the power to heal. At We Hike to Heal, we're grateful for the forests, mountains, parks, and pathways that bring us together and support our mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Take a moment today to appreciate the outdoors. Leave no trace. Protect the spaces that help us heal. What's your favorite place in nature to reset and recharge? #WorldEnvironmentDay #WeHikeToHeal #NatureHeals #ProtectOurPlanet #HealingInNature

Happy Pride Month from We Hike to Heal. We're proud to create spaces where people can connect, breathe, move, and be themselves. #HappyPrideMonth #YouBelongHere #WeHikeToHeal #HealingInCommunity #HikeAndHeal

What a beautiful month this has been 🌿 Thank you to every single person who participated in the May 2026 Challenge, supported the mission, shared your journey, invited a friend, donated, reflected, hiked, journaled, or simply showed up for yourself. This month reminded us that healing doesn’t always happen loudly. Sometimes it happens quietly… one step, one breath, one trail at a time. And we’re just getting started 💚 Stay tuned for challenge highlights, community moments, and what’s next for We Hike to Heal. #WeHikeToHeal #HealingInCommunity #NatureHeals #ThankYou #HealingJourney

We’re heading into the FINAL week of the May 2026 Challenge 🥾✨ If you’ve been thinking about joining, reflecting, getting outside more, or reconnecting with yourself… this is your sign. There’s still time to: 🌿 Participate 🌿 Reflect 🌿 Heal 🌿 Connect with community You don’t have to do it perfectly. You just have to begin. #WeHikeToHeal #HealingJourney #NatureChallenge #OutdoorHealing #MindBodyConnection

Healing happens in the conversations too 🤎 Sometimes it’s the hike. Sometimes it’s the fresh air. Sometimes it’s simply sitting at the table, realizing you’re not carrying everything alone anymore. Your support helps us continue creating spaces where women can connect, reflect, and heal through nature and community. Thank you for walking with us through this challenge 🌿 #WeHikeToHeal #HealingTogether #CommunityCare #NatureAndWellness #OutdoorCommunity

Week 3 Prompt 🌱 What in your life needs nurturing right now? Your peace? Your body? Your friendships? Your boundaries? Your joy? Nature reminds us that growth requires care, patience, and attention. This week, give yourself permission to tend to the parts of you that have been running on empty. #WeHikeToHeal #MindfulHealing #HealingJourney #NatureReflection #EmotionalWellness

One of the best parts of We Hike to Heal is the people you meet along the way 💚 Different stories. Different backgrounds. Different journeys. But somehow the trail has a way of bringing people together exactly when they need it most. Healing doesn’t always happen in isolation. Sometimes it happens in laughter, conversation, movement, and community. Tag someone you’d love to hike with 👇 #WeHikeToHeal #CommunityHealing #TrailSisters #HealingJourney #WomenWhoHike

Every hike. Every conversation. Every healing moment in nature happens because of community support 💚 Your donations help us: 🥾 Organize community hikes 🌿 Create safe outdoor spaces 🤎 Support mental wellness through nature ✨ Continue building connection and healing experiences Thank you to everyone supporting the May 2026 Challenge so far. Want to help us continue the work? Visit wehiketoheal.org #WeHikeToHeal #CommunityHealing #SupportTheMission #MentalHealthMatters #NatureCommunity

Week 1 check-in 🌿.... What has this challenge already revealed to you? Maybe it’s the reminder that slowing down is necessary. Maybe it’s realizing how much healing happens when we finally get quiet long enough to hear ourselves think. This week was all about new beginnings, intention, and stepping outside long enough to reconnect with what matters. As you move into a new week, take a breath and ask yourself: What do I want more of this month? #WeHikeToHeal #HealingInNature #NatureHeals #MindfulMovement #OutdoorHealing

The We Hike to Heal Challenge starts TODAY This month, we’re intentionally slowing down, stepping outside, and reconnecting with nature and ourselves… one walk at a time. 💚 Each week of the challenge is guided by a special number and intention inspired by our beloved Nature Meditations Deck: 🔢 Week 1 — #1 New Beginnings | May 1 ✨ A fresh start. New energy. A reminder that it’s never too late to begin again. 🔢 Week 2 — #8 Embracing Abundance | May 8 ✨ Opening ourselves up to receive more joy, peace, gratitude, and possibility. 🔢 Week 3 — #6 Nurture Connections | May 15 ✨ Deepening our connection with nature, community, and the people who truly pour into us. 🔢 Week 4 — #22 Become Your Highest Self | May 22 ✨ Walking boldly into alignment, growth, healing, and the version of yourself waiting on the other side of consistency. Every week includes: 🥾 Outdoor challenges 📝 Journaling activities 🌿 Guided reflection 💚 Community encouragement And honestly… sometimes healing really does start with stepping outside and taking a deep breath. 🌱 There’s still time to join us for this intentional month of movement, mindfulness, and healing. To learn more or register, visit wehiketoheal.org/challenge-2026/ #WeHikeToHeal #HealingJourney #WomenWhoHike #NatureHealing #MentalWellness

Get ready to heal and connect with nature on this FREE Women's Group Hike led by We Hike to Heal Ambassador, Deva, near Puyloubier, France! Don't miss out on this opportunity to explore the beautiful Sainte Victoire Mtn - sign up now! #WeHiketoHeal #Puyloubier #WomensHike #NatureConnection #FreeEvent Link in bio for more details and to get tickets.

Join us for a FREE Women's Mindful Hike with Asheville We Hike to Heal Ambassador, Kelly, this Sunday at 8:30 AM in Gerton, NC! Don't miss this opportunity to connect with nature and heal your mind. #WeHiketoHeal #MindfulHike #GertonNC #WomenEmpowerment #NatureTherapy

Join us for a FREE Women's Group Hike in Decatur, GA with Atlanta We Hike to Heal Ambassador, Sharon! Don't miss this opportunity to connect with nature and other like-minded women on Saturday, December 13th at 10:00 AM. Link in bio for more details and to get tickets. #WeHiketoHeal #Atlanta #DecaturGA #WomenWhoHike #GetOutside.

Join us for a day of healing and connection at the We Hike to Heal Day Events! Don't miss out on this opportunity to hike, heal, and grow with our amazing team. Link in bio for more details and to get tickets. #WeHiketoHeal #hiking #healing #connection #wellness

Join us this Sunday for a healing women's hike in Smyrna! Let's journal, meditate, and connect in nature. Don't miss out on this opportunity to heal together. #WeHikeToHeal #FreeWomensHike #SmyrnaHike #Journaling #Meditation #REI #OptOutside

Join us this Saturday for a free women's hike in Newark! Let's journal, meditate, and heal together in the great outdoors. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect and rejuvenate. #WeHikeToHeal #WomensHike #NewarkEvent #OutdoorMeditation #HealingJourney #REI #OptOutside

Ladies of Wilmington, don't miss out on this FREE Women's Group Hike with Mecca this Saturday at 9:00 AM! Let's come together to heal and connect with nature. #WeHikeToHeal #WilmingtonHike #WomenSupportingWomen #NatureHeals #REI #GetOutside

Join us this Friday for a free women's hike in Wilmington! Let's journal, meditate, and heal together in the great outdoors. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect and rejuvenate. #WeHiketoHeal #WomensHike #Journaling #Meditation #WilmingtonHike #REI #OptOutside

Join us for a FREE Women's Mindful Hike at Cedar Mountain, NC with Asheville We Hike to Heal Ambassador, Kelly! Limited spots available, so sign up now! #WeHiketoHeal #CedarMountainNC #WomensHike #MindfulHike #HikingForHealing #REI #OptOutside Link in bio for more details and to get tickets.

Join us this Sunday, November 23rd at 10:45 AM for a FREE Women's Group Hike in Jackson, GA with Atlanta We Hike to Heal Ambassador, Sharon! Don't miss this opportunity to connect with nature and fellow women hikers. #WeHiketoHeal #AtlantaHiking #JacksonGA #WomensHike #NatureConnection #OptOutside #REI

Join us for a meditative nature walk with We Hike to Heal Ambassador, T'Laura in Milford, DE this Sunday at 9:00 AM! Let's come together to heal and find peace in the beauty of nature. #WeHikeToHeal #WomenEmpowerment #NatureWalk #MilfordDE #GetOutside Link in bio for more details and to get tickets.

Ladies, don't miss out on this FREE Women's Group Hike with We Hike to Heal Ambassador, Melissa in Pickens, SC this Saturday at 9:30 AM! Let's come together to heal and connect with nature. #WeHiketoHeal #PickensSC #WomensHike #NatureConnection #HealingJourney

Join us for a FREE Women's Group Hike in Wilmington with Delaware We Hike to Heal Ambassador, Mecca! Don't miss this opportunity to connect with nature and other amazing women on Saturday, November 22nd at 9:00 AM. Link in bio for more details and to get tickets. #WeHiketoHeal #WilmingtonDE #WomenEmpowerment #NatureTherapy #GetOutside

Let's heal and hike together with amazing women at Blue Bell Barn - Alapocas State Run Park this Saturday at 9:00 AM! Don't miss out on this opportunity for good vibes and connection. Link in bio for more details and to get tickets. #WeHikeToHeal #WilmingtonDE #WomenWhoHike #HealingJourney #OutdoorAdventure.

Join us for a FREE Women's Group Hike in Palmetto, GA with Atlanta We Hike to Heal Ambassador, Sharon this Saturday, November 15th at 9:45 AM! Don't miss out on this empowering and rejuvenating experience. Link in bio for more details and to get tickets. #WeHiketoHeal #AtlantaHiking #WomensHike #PalmettoGA #GetOutside

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