day hikes


  • Women + Gender Expansive Affinity Hike – Sat 3/16/24 – 9am

    Women + Gender Expansive Affinity Hike – Sat 3/16/24 – 9am

    All copy and pasted directly from the Bay Area Ridge Website. Saturday, March 16th, 9:00am Join us on this special collaboration between Letโ€™s Go Outside and the Bay Area Ridge Trail.* *This hike is an affinity hike for women and gender expansive community members. If you identify outside of that, please join us another time. About Let’s…


  • Yosemite National Park Day-Hike Guide During COVID19

    Yosemite National Park Day-Hike Guide During COVID19

    Last weekend we went backpacking in Yosemite National Park, and we had a blast. This was my first time visiting Yosemite Valley, which I heard it is a zoo during regular hours. I wanted to provide tips and tricks how to access Yosemite National Park for a day-hike and backpacking. This is my day-use post.…


  • Car Camping Checklist

    Car Camping Checklist

    I am beyond thrilled to share my car camping interactive checklist. It is best viewed through adobe preview because you can type notes, digitally check anything off, save it, and print it. Additionally, I tried my best to separate items to bring into different categories. Hopefully, this will help you navigate what to bring, camping,…


  • Writers Block

    Writers Block

    It has been more challenging to find the words and strength to write my blog, educating and encouraging POC to go outside and unplug. As a result, I have been reflecting more and talking more to friends and family as outlets. We need to heal. It is crucial. Nature is one of the best places…


  • Diversify The Outdoors

    Diversify The Outdoors

    One of the things I talk about before starting our adventure (hiking/camping) is diversity. To follow up, on our hikes/camping trips, we pay close attention to see if there is diversity amongst hikers at the park. We rarely see any of our black brothers and sisters, thankfully the Latinx community is making more appearances, but…


  • Hiking Guide: Leave No Trace

    Hiking Guide: Leave No Trace

    Here is a hiking guide for the Leave No Trace mantra or hiking code, however you would like to think of it. t’s common to read it on signs, hear people mention it, or see it on social media. But what does it mean? There are several layers to it, and I wanted to provide…


  • Day Hike Guide: The Essentials

    Day Hike Guide: The Essentials

    Here is a day hike guide to the essentials for a 7-10 mile hike. I have seen the word essentials pop around, which is vague for the novice hiker; therefore, I wanted to create something for you! The first eight slides are what I consider essential. The last slide includes optional items depending on what…


  • Day Hike Guide: Pick Your Goal

    Day Hike Guide: Pick Your Goal

    Bookmark this post or take a screenshot of this guide to consider before going on a day hike. Please pick your goal and go hiking with an intention. I want you to go on a hike and be successful. One factor is that it is important to decide the goal of your hike. Questions: Are…


  • Day Hike Check-List

    Day Hike Check-List

    Bookmark this post or take of a screenshot of this generic list of things to consider before going on a day hike. GET YOUR HIKE ON Y’ALL! Be bold and healthy. Be free, get excited to breathe air, and stay hydrated to finish the hike. Think twice before walking out of your home. It is…