Today, we bring you two Shorts about love on the trail. Lauren DeLaunay Miller reflects on the bond she forged with her Chevy Astro van. Chuck Radis wades into a hiking trip with his wife of 40 years. For both Lauren and Chuck, the outdoors helped them find, and renew, their loving relationships.

Music: If Walls Could Talk by Jacob Bain & Nis Kotto  •  Up Early by Bradley Carter  •  Cowgirls by Ken Christianson  •  October Morning by Bradley Carter  •. Money by Jahzzar  •  41 South by John Berry  •  Brooks by Kai Engel  •  Melisa’s Dreamin’ by Bradley Carter  •  Delivered by Brendan O’Connell  •  Tracks provided by Free Music Archive or with permission from the artists.