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Activities
Hikes, camping trips, gatherings, and outdoor experiences to connect with nature and the community.
Huellas Latinas Podcast
Stories and conversations that accompany us on our journey in and out of nature.
Challenges to explore together
Community challenges to motivate us to move, explore, and enjoy nature at our own pace.
Our Purpose
Connecting Latino communities to outdoor experience in nature that provide well-being and belonging.
Our Impact since 2021
347
Activities
3434
Explorers
178
Volunteer Hours
35+
Alliances
“I discovered Huellas Latinas by reading a Minnesota DNR newsletter titled “Women in Conservation.” It seemed like a great idea to reconnect with my Latin roots, since I only speak Spanish to my daughter on a daily basis (at home we speak French with my husband) and I’ve been away from Mexico for almost 20 years. Even better if it’s by sharing an activity that I love and can do with my daughter! I wasn’t disappointed; I’ve loved the group and the activities!”
– Yari Cabezas-Perusse
“I joined Huellas Latinas to stay connected with my community and enjoy the outdoors with people who may have similar experiences to mine, and who can understand the transition of moving here from another state, or even another country. I felt very isolated when I first moved here. Minnesota is finally starting to feel like home now that I’ve started attending hikes with Huellas Latinas and other events with groups that focus on people of different races and nationalities.”
– Ripley Nohemi
“Huellas Latinas has given me a sense of belonging and connection to my Latino/Hispanic community. I’ve met so many wonderful people and shared incredible experiences, including my first time camping! Thank you, Huellas Latinas, for making me feel like part of a community, helping me put down roots, and making me feel like part of a family!”
– Roxana
Let’s talk about adventures
Women in Nature: Building Community and Connection Outdoors By Jennifer Nieto & Luisana Mendez March is International Women’s Month, a perfect opportunity to recognize and celebrate the efforts and contributions that women around the world — and particularly in our state of Minnesota — have made in the outdoor industry. Women have been explorers, leaders, […]
Forest Bathing By Jennifer Nieto & Luisana Mendez “Nature is the place where we can find inner peace and wisdom” – St. Francis of Assisi Nature wisely advises us that inner peace is a gift we can give ourselves; we don’t have to struggle to live within it. Often, what others say we have to […]
Winter Storm Safety: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe and Warm By Milavetz Law Winter storms arise when the temperature is at or below 32 degrees, and strong, gusting winds are present to draw moisture from bodies of water to create clouds. As the moisture returns to the ground, the cold temperature it […]
5 Types of Trails during the winter By Luisana Mendez With the arrival of winter many things change. One of them is the use of the trails in the different parks of Minnesota. When I started Winter Hiking I was completely unaware of this. I ventured into a park following a digital map and then […]
8 Life-Changing Benefits of Winter Hiking By Luisana Mendez Winter Hiking is definitely something that was never on my list before I moved to Minnesota and even up to two years after I moved here. However, upon discovering the physical, mental and spiritual benefits of hiking, winter walks also became an important part of my […]
10 Tips for Developing a Greater Cold Tolerance By Luisana Mendez I came to Minnesota in the middle winter of 2018 with zero tolerance for cold. It was a drastic change and a great experience. Seeing the snow for the first time gave me great excitement. Learning to dress correctly was a huge challenge. However, […]
Camping at Itasca State Park: from a Memorable experience to a Transformative experience By Luisana Mendez Camping is one of the most popular outdoor activities in Minnesota. There are many places available around the state where you can enjoy this activity at any time of the year, either alone or with others, as a family […]
¿Do You Feel Like You’re Running Out of Time? Getting Outdoors Can Give You the Energy You Need. By Jennifer Nieto We all have a certain amount of energy each day to do things, solve situations, and simply exist. Most of us spend the majority of our day working. Our hours are tied to an […]
