Colby Marie
Best Outdoorsy Weekend Getaways from LA
I’ve put together a list of my favorite outdoor trips from Los Angeles to help inspire your next escape.
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Colby Marie
Jul 1, 20204 min read
A Weekend in Sequoia National Park
Located in the southwest Sierra Nevada mountain range, Sequoia National Park is home to the largest trees in the world.
Colby Marie
Apr 16, 202016 min read
Two Weeks on New Zealand’s South Island in a Campervan
While two weeks in New Zealand is only touching the surface, it’s a good amount of time to see many of the highlights on the South Island.
Colby Marie
Feb 6, 202013 min read
Best Itinerary for Two Weeks in Peru
2 weeks in Peru is the perfect amount of time to see some of the country’s greatest highlights. From the coastal capital to epic sand dunes
Colby Marie
Apr 28, 20194 min read
A Weekend in Death Valley National Park
Known as the hottest, driest and lowest national park, Death Valley is surprisingly easy to get around. In just a weekend, you can hit the
Colby Marie
Apr 4, 20193 min read
Channel Islands National Park: Prisoner's Harbor to Scorpion Anchorage (via the Del Norte Trail)
Santa Cruz Island is the largest of five islands making up Channel Islands National Park. In this 13.6 mile trek with panoramic ocean views,
Colby Marie
Feb 2, 20194 min read
Trans-Zion Trek – Zion National Park
Overview Unlike other National Parks, Zion is fairly small and therefore only offers a few multi-day treks. This multi-day point-to-point...
Colby Marie
Aug 14, 20183 min read
Rae Lakes Loop — Kings Canyon National Park
One of the most popular loops in the Sierra Nevadas featuring alpine lakes, towering canyons, snowy mountains, and rushing rivers and waterf
Colby Marie
Jul 12, 20181 min read
Mount Epomeo
Overview Hike to the highest peak on the island for panoramic ocean views. Sitting at 2,589 feet, you’ll see the entire island of Ischia...
Colby Marie
May 10, 20181 min read
Path of the Gods
Overview Hands down the most popular Amalfi Coast Hike — The Path of the Gods (AKA Sentiero degli Dei) is a relatively flat,...
Colby Marie
Mar 6, 20182 min read
Big Pines Lakes Trail
Beautiful loop trail featuring five lakes and rushing streams. Lakes 1-3 are crystal clear and turquoise in color while Lake 4 and Black Lak
Colby Marie
Mar 5, 20182 min read
Kearsarge Pass
Overview Out-and-back trail featuring multiple lakes, rushing streams, waterfalls and panoramic views. You’ll pass five lakes on the way...
Colby Marie
Mar 5, 20181 min read
Mosquito Flat Trailhead to Mono Pass & Mount Star
Overview This out-and-back hike takes you to majestic views overlooking countless lakes. Along the way you’ll pass rushing streams,...
Colby Marie
Mar 5, 20181 min read
Little Lakes Valley Trailhead to Gem Lakes
Overview Out-and-back hike passing beautiful lakes with mountainous backdrops; each lake flows into the next. It's a fairly leisurely...
Colby Marie
Jan 22, 20182 min read
Peak-a-Boo Gultch & Spooky Gultch
Overview Incredible slot canyons offering a unique and challenging trail for the adventurous hiker. While no technical gear is needed,...
Colby Marie
Oct 5, 201715 min read
The Ultimate Guide to Backpacking Torres del Paine National Park - Camping and Hiking the O Circuit
Preparing to backpack in Patagonia is no simple task. The online information is scarce, wordy and outdated. I made this guide so your...
Colby Marie
Aug 16, 20171 min read
The Best Views in Torres del Paine National Park
"Nowhere else will you see such raw, untouched and diverse beauty-- it's wild." #TorresdelPaine #HikePatagonia
Colby Marie
Jul 14, 20171 min read
Lower Calf Creek Falls
Overview Relatively flat, out-and-back trail that leads to an incredible 126-foot tall waterfall and swimming hole. Parts of the path are...
Colby Marie
Apr 13, 20172 min read
Torres del Paine Packing List
This packing list is for people backpacking (and camping) the O Circuit during the summer months. Clothes on top: Rain coat/ wind breaker...
Colby Marie
Dec 4, 20161 min read
10 Views You'll Only See On The O Circuit
Trying to decide whether to hike the W Circuit or the O Circuit in Torres del Paine National Park? On the O Circuit you will see the...
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