#California

Colby Marie

Sep 1, 20204 min read

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.

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 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

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

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...