Working to Wonder

Dubuque, Iowa · Mississippi River

Working hard,
wondering often.

I work on the Mississippi River, and I spend my time off chasing new places.

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The story

Clock out. Cast off. Chase the sunset.

By week: the river

I work on the Mississippi River in Dubuque, Iowa, at a drydock where we bring boats and barges up out of the water and send them back down again.

Off the clock: the world

I love to travel. Some days off, that means taking my boat out on the river. When I can get further away, I go: lakes and north woods, big cities, islands, and everywhere in between. The map below has the pins. Working to Wonder is my story in two halves: I work hard so I can go see the world.

Sunrise above the clouds from a rocky summit — Above the clouds

Boat wake on Lake Tahoe with an American flag off the stern — Wherever's next

From the camera roll

A few favorite shots

Lit-up bridge reflecting on the Mississippi River at night, seen from a barge — Night on the river

Clear turquoise water at Lake Tahoe with pine trees and mountains — Lake Tahoe

Boat wake trailing behind on the river at dusk — Dusk on the river

Where I've wandered

Places I've been

Here's a map of some of the places I've gotten to so far. There are more I can't remember, and the list keeps growing.

Merch

Gear for the work and the wonder

Print-on-demand pieces with the Working to Wonder logo. The shop isn't open yet. These are the designs in the works.

Working to Wonder Long Sleeve

Blue Jean performance long sleeve. Small logo on the chest, big logo on the back, and @Workingtowonder down the left sleeve.

Clock Out Cast Off Long Sleeve

"Clock out. Cast off. Chase the sunset. Wonder more." on the back, with the logo underneath. Sizes S to 3XL.

Pack Light Launch Early Long Sleeve

"Pack light. Launch early. Stay out late. Keep working to wonder." on the back, with the logo underneath. Sizes S to 3XL.

Working to Wonder Dad Hat

Navy classic dad cap with the logo embroidered on the front.

Working to Wonder Navy Hat

Solid navy snapback trucker with the logo embroidered on the front.

Working to Wonder Trucker Hat

Mesh-back snapback with a navy visor, sides, and mesh, and the logo on the front.

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Pack light. Launch early. Stay out late.
Keep working to wonder.

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Behind the scenes on the drydock, days on the river, and wherever I travel next. New posts on Instagram.

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Contact

Say hello

Questions about merch, collaborations, or the river? Send a message on Instagram, or email.

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