Our Mission

Welcome to Outdoor Echo! We’re so happy you’re here!

We are rooted in a deep connection to nature. The way it makes you feel when you’re surrounded by a canopy of a million trees. The indescribable rush when you take the first step into the ocean. The breeze flowing through your hair high atop a scenic mountain. THIS is what it’s all about. Cherishing these moments + providing protection to these sacred places, so that generations to come can also experience this connection like no other.

We’d love this space to inspire a stronger relationship with our natural world. So much so that when you think about that outdoor experience it makes you feel a profound emotion. It’s also our mission to demonstrate how you can greatly benefit the preservation of nature + provide support to communities by practicing gratitude, changing a small lifestyle choice, +/or by contacting your representatives.

When you connect with nature on such a  level, you realize its tremendous significance to the world. Something that means so much more than a fancy photograph on a desktop background. It is a sacred place. An animal’s home. A village’s history. A meaning of life. When you make that natural connection, your life will change forever. You will see how important it is to preserve its beauty + will be conscious of your individual impact. Then, will you already be taking positive steps for a better + brighter world ♡

Thank you for your time + desire to learn more.

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About the creator + artist of Outdoor Echo

Morgan Hilliard

Now that you know the mission of Outdoor Echo, I’d love you to know about me as well. My name is Morgan Hilliard + I’m from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Ever since I can remember I’ve been captivated by the natural world. I’d dream of saving animals + traveling the globe as a photographer for National Geographic. Today, a similar dream remains. It is my goal to spread awareness about sustainability + our impact on the world. I hope to challenge society’s norms + inspire people to be conscious decision makers in order to benefit animals, the environment, + people who make our products.

I’m in my element when I am creating something + love developing a vision into physical form. I adore the artform of photography. Framing shots, executing a feeling, documenting parts of my life, + sharing it with others makes me feel so very alive. I also create with fashion + went to school for design, where I explored my style, learned business, + became aware of the negative impacts of the fashion industry. My passion to inform others about the not-so-pretty side of fashion is fueled by the information I researched in my studies.

Travel has also influenced my life in countless ways. I’ve fallen in love with the places, people, culture, + the incredible beauty of nature. It’s molded me into a person who sees life from many different perspectives + admires unique ways of living. The outside world is where I have the most fun. Hiking, camping, + kayaking are my favorite methods of exploration. Throughout my journeys I’ve been so intrigued by the multitude of environments surrounding me. Because of travel my love for nature has grown stronger with each adventure.

On hikes I love to observe my surroundings, identify native plants / mushrooms, + follow my curiosity into the deep unknown. I’m currently training to become a Pennsylvania Master Naturalist so that I can give back to nature as a volunteer. The secrets of the forest will forever spark my interest + I plan on increasing my knowledge of these wondrous places wherever I can.

In nature I feel free. My mind expands, my senses fully function, + my happiness is at its full potential. It’s in these wild places I feel most at home. 

I am so deeply passionate about conserving nature because I’m fully aware of the negative impact of mankind. Though it may be disheartening to know that we have the capability to destroy these breathtaking natural places; I also feel a strong sense of hope in positive environmental change. So I’m using my voice to spread awareness + hopefully inspire others to use theirs as well!

All my love,

Morgan ♡