Andrew Gustin is a formally trained geologist and cartographer with an endless appreciation for the natural world. His writing focuses on making multidisciplinary concepts more lucid and approachable. A need for adventure is the driving force behind the many trips and expeditions that he has been a part of. In addition to several long distance hikes and extended backcountry camping trips, these journeys most recently include guiding a paddling trip down the entirety of the Mississippi River valley. As the owner of the digital cartography and mobile app development business, Gustin uses spatial data and open-source interactive maps to disseminate a variety of historical, scientific, and cultural information. He believes there is no better method of understanding the immense complexity of our planet than through the cartographic visualization of firsthand experiences.