About Me

Hello and welcome to Five Eight Outdoors. My name is Matt York, and I started this blog out of a love for being out in nature. Spending time outside has always been therapeutic for me—whether I’m hiking a quiet trail, setting up camp, or casting a line in the water.

A couple of years ago, I purchased a Jeep Wrangler with big plans for off-road adventures. But as a busy husband and father of two, life has a way of filling up the calendar. I realized that if I truly wanted to make time for the outdoors, I needed to be intentional about it. That’s where this blog comes in.

Five Eight Outdoors is my way of holding myself accountable—to get outside more, explore new places, and share those experiences along the way. My goal is to inspire others to step away from the noise of everyday life and enjoy what God has given us. You don’t have to be an expert to appreciate the outdoors, and I certainly don’t claim to be one. I’m simply someone who’s learning, exploring, and growing one adventure at a time.

I’m grateful to be married to an incredible wife and to be the father of two amazing kids. Family means everything to me, and I hope this journey encourages not just individuals, but families, to make more memories outside.

Faith, Family Adventure!!