Kelly Baraga

I love our Lord with all my heart, mind, soul and strength. I find incredible inspiration in this beautifully crafted natural wonderland that we call "the great outdoors." Come join me as I venture out in the latest trek of my life, my Triple Crown-CDT from Glacier to Crazy Cook

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Via Francigena Bolsena to the Vatican- Rome

Via Francigena Bolsena to the Vatican- Rome

Finishing the Triple Crown of the Camino’s. Via Francigena is finished! What a ride it was.

May 27, 2026 : Kelly Baraga
Via Francigena Torrenieri to Lake Bolsena – Goodbye Tuscany and Hello Luzia

Via Francigena Torrenieri to Lake Bolsena – Goodbye Tuscany and Hello Luzia

Following Via Francigena from Tuscany to Luzia. Halfway to Rome

May 21, 2026 : Kelly Baraga
Via Francigena VF – San Gimignano to Torrenieri

Via Francigena VF – San Gimignano to Torrenieri

First 100 Miles on Via Francigena. CDT training hike in limbo.

May 15, 2026 : Kelly Baraga
Via Francigena VF – Lucca to San Gimignano

Via Francigena VF – Lucca to San Gimignano

First days on Bia Francigena VF in Italy. A different kind of pilgrimage.

May 10, 2026 : Kelly Baraga
Planes & Trains and Italian Ways

Planes & Trains and Italian Ways

Arrived in Lucca and starting the Via Francigena - Piligrinos & Passports in hand

May 6, 2026 : Kelly Baraga
Unorthodox Training for CDT

Unorthodox Training for CDT

She's Off Again Here I go again... My family has been anticipating this day, my sojourn nature of getting antsy and needing to leave the confines of

May 2, 2026 : Kelly Baraga
CaliforniaGirl makes it 1/4 Way on AT

CaliforniaGirl makes it 1/4 Way on AT

It’s been a journey. So far, so good. If you remember I started April 15th so 52 days later, I have approached the 1/4 Way Mark. I’ve been doing the

May 25, 2022 : Kelly Baraga
250 Miles : Balds to Towers and The Smokey’s

250 Miles : Balds to Towers and The Smokey’s

After leaving Alberts Mountain, I felt like I am on my way to being a thru-hiker. That’s a joke! These climbs and this trail, never cease to take my

May 5, 2022 : Kelly Baraga
100 Miles on Appalachian Trail from Approach Trail to Mt Alberts

100 Miles on Appalachian Trail from Approach Trail to Mt Alberts

April 15th was my official day on the trail. I checked in at Amicoloa Falls SP, sat through an orientation about all things Appalachian Trail, Leave

Apr 26, 2022 : Kelly Baraga
The Perfect Timing

The Perfect Timing

The journey has began. I kissed my hubby George goodbye yesterday as he dropped me off at the airport. I attempted to explain to my dog that she

Apr 10, 2022 : Kelly Baraga