Colton and Shelby's extraordinary journey began as childhood friends at their local church. As they grew older, life led them in different directions, but fate reunited them during Shelby's college freshman year in 2017. Their shared love for adventure and exploration ignited a deep connection, and they embarked on journeys across the United States, forging a love stronger than friendship.

Their dream to visit every U.S. National Park began with North Cascades National Park, where their journey of love and discovery truly commenced. In 2022, Colton proposed at the park's welcome sign, surrounded by pristine wilderness and majestic mountains, symbolizing the grandeur of their love story. Their relationship, born in a church, had evolved into an epic tale of love and exploration, with many more adventures to come. North Cascades was just the beginning of their remarkable journey together.