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Day 2 〣Colorado Trail Journal

by Marissa Nieddu | Aug 1, 2020 | Colorado Trail, Hiking

19.5 miles today 36.1 miles total ∘∘∘∘∘ Today kicked my ass! I tired to knock out as many miles as I could on Segments 2 & 3 since they have the least amount of elevation gain and they’re known to be a little boring compared to the rest of the trail. I still...

I’m Hiking the PCT Next Year…Yes All of It!

by Marissa Nieddu | Sep 10, 2019 | Hiking, Pacific Crest Trail, Thoughts

Well, at least I’m going to try 😉 What is the PCT? The Pacific Crest Trail is a 2,650 mile hike from Mexico to Canada. It spans the deserts of Southern California, the snowy mountains of the Sierra Nevadas, and the forests of Northern California, Oregon and...

Sunday Morning Hike on Panther Point Trail

by Marissa Nieddu | Sep 3, 2019 | Florida, Hiking, Lakeland

Panther Point Trail at Marshall Hampton Reserve is one of Polk County’s hidden gems. Located just across Lake Hancock from Circle B Bar Reserve, this park offers a similar hiking experience with far less crowds. Another plus is that it opens at 6am so you can hike the...

The Rainbow Waters of the Grand Prismatic Spring

by Marissa Nieddu | May 16, 2018 | Interesting Hikes, Wyoming

It’s no wonder that Yellowstone is the world’s first national park, as it is truly a magical place that needs to be preserved. The park is absolutely massive, covering over 2 million acres in three states (Montana, Wyoming and Idaho). It sits on the only active...

Weekend Trip to Georgia’s Little Grand Canyon

by Marissa Nieddu | May 10, 2018 | Georgia, Hiking, Interesting Hikes

Last weekend was yet another moment where I had the opportunity to break out of my “I can’t do that because…” mentality. My heart has been craving a good hike for months now, but I live in one of the flattest states in the country. Don’t get me wrong, I love the...