Have Chacos, Will Adventure: The Best Shots from our #SummerOfChaco contest

Earlier this summer, we asked our friends and fans to share their favorite summer adventure photos by tagging them with #SummerofChaco. Not surprisingly, given the strength of #ChacoNation, we received hundreds of responses from around the world. From paddle boarding with dogs to hiking above Cape Town, here are some of our favorites.

“Hiked Table Bay The best view comes after the hardest climb. ⛰ Today we hiked Table Mountain, South Africa’s New7Wonders of Nature. It was such a beautiful experience! #visitsouthafrica”

“New friends + hot springs +cliffs to jump off #Colorado #Summerofchaco #contest”

“Paddleboard on the Santa Rosa Sound at Sunset with two dogs.”

Base camp. #Iowa is such a beautiful state… #dryingskinsonthetruckdoor #skibootstank #idahoisterribledontgothere #butreallystayaway #mylifeisbetterthanyourvacation #wehaveastrictcatchandreleasepolicy #forgotmysnorkel #fortheboys #girlsdoskitour #girlsdoshred #summerofchaco

“being a weekend warrior isn’t without its perks… #themountainsarecalling”

“Sun rise from the top of Lions Head. The light along the coast and against the surrounding mountains is more then worth the early rise. #southafrica #lionshead #capetown”

“A world without open country would be universal jail.” #goatworthy #findyourpark #gopro #summerofchaco #livelifeproof #patagonia #optoutside #getoutstayout #spreadstoke @glaciernps @nationalparkservice @goparks #glaciernationalpark #glacier #the59parks #radtravel #AmericaTheBeautiful #GlacierNPS #Montana #ModernOutdoorsmen #rei1440project #Wanderlust #NeverStopExploring #ExploreAmerica #spiritofsummer @visitmontana

“Ahh infinity pool #hotspring #exploreidaho #Idaho #summerofchaco”

“Where is your special spot and what is your must have gear to get to it? #explorebc #exploresquamish #movementx100 #bcparks #garibaldiprovincialpark”

“Summer adventure for @outsidemagazine #summerofchaco”

“Sometimes looking back is not a bad thing. #mtbbc #hikeabike #yourgoingthewrongway #arewethereyet #oneway #tomany#tags #Fernie #beautifulbritishcolombia #rockymountainbikes #mountainbike #mtb #bike #getoutside #in2nature #liveoutthere #explore #lifeisgood #bikes #liveoutside #loamcoffee #keepitwild #expeditionportal #snow #rock #sky #dirt #rvlife #vanlife #summerofchaco”

“I love the beach. Scouring through rocks to find agates, listening to waves write music, and pushing limits near the waters edge trying not to get wet.. pure and simple joy.”

“northbound trips have always blessed me with [great!] memories. headed that direction for the long weekend in search of spring adventures and [hopefully!] a few good fish. see you soon wyoming.”

“Found this friendly, baby painted turtle basking in the sun on an old log… #puremichigan #SummerOfChaco #turtle”