Despite his Texan roots, the 35-year-old adventurer Chad McFadden currently enjoys the tranquility of island life on Hawaii's Big Island. Over the years, Chad's journey has taken him from the sun-kissed beaches of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, to the rugged ranches of northwest Kansas and back to his home-state of Texas. These varied geographical experiences have instilled in him a wanderer's spirit and love for the great outdoors.