Beauty Around Us Movement, also known as BAUM, is devoted to encouraging growth within individuals by embracing uncertainty, exploring the unexplored, and being at one with themselves.
Our mission is to motivate others to increase
their physical and mental well-being.
–We will work together to help end the stigma against mental illness
–Share our experiences to motivate others to get
out and enjoy the beauty around us
–Help and support others who are new to hiking/backpacking/traveling
and giving them advice and recommendations
Hiking/Backpacking
Information about our favorite hikes
International Travels
Suggestions on where to go & what to do
Gear
What gear we prefer while hiking & traveling
Blog/News
Sharing positive news & information
THE TEAM
At the moment, it’s only me, Jake Virus! This is my passion project and I’ve been working on it for over 2 years.

Jake Virus
Currently living in Colorado, but the World is my home. I want to hike/camp/travel everywhere so I can learn about all the beauty around us to share with others so everyone can find what they enjoy the most.