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Yesterday, members of the Met Outdoor Club and I hiked the Feather Falls National Scenic Trail outside of Oroville, CA. The trail is a 9 mile loop with amazing views of Bald Rock Dome, Bald Rock Canyon, and Feather Falls, the 6th largest fall in the United States at 640 feet. The trail to the falls forks about a quarter of a mile down the path. You can either take the Lower or Upper Trail to the falls. We took the upper trail to the right and hiked about 4.5 miles to a fork that meets the Lower Trail and the climb to Feather Falls. The Upper Trail gradually elevates and it was wide with occasional narrow segments with lots of overgrown Poison Oak. We broke bread at the Feather Falls lookout point and took in the view while we educated each other on the flora, fauna, environment and the indigenous people of the land, the Yamani Maidu. To complete the loop, we exited through the Lower Trail. Although it is shorter at about 3.5 miles, it was more difficult due to occasionally steep elevation changes. This trail is primarily uphill to the parking lot. The first quarter of the way, we were going downhill maneuvering through big holes, harsh terrain, and super narrow segments with poison oak on both sides of the trail. After that, the remaining three quarters of the way were primarily uphill. The last mile was felt for sure and we had to take breaks to catch our breath to keep going. Lucky for us, there are benches along the way to rest. It took us 5 hours to complete the nine-mile loop including breaking bread at the Feather Falls lookout point. It was worth the pain, and all of us felt accomplished at the end of the hike. I recommend this trail for sure, but maybe start on the Lower Trail. #xicanointhewilderness #featherfalls #featherfallsnationalscenictrail #onlyatthemet #metoutdoorclub #senderismo #hikecalifornia #nols (at Feather Falls Trail) https://www.instagram.com/xicogonzalez/p/BxfjX-6As4kvTtIfLdUGz-vem8d--5UgTCA0Uw0/?igshid=1l3dsonafcf0c

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#xicanointhewilderness is back! I decided to take a mental health day to be introspective and reflect about issues that require some thought and action on my part. I hit the Shingle Falls Trail at the Spenceville Wildlife Area in Wheatland, CA. This is one of my favorite hikes in the greater Sacramento area. I had a great time hiking, reflecting, and breaking bread amongst the relaxing musical sound of running water on its way to the Shingle Falls waterfall. That’s my favorite sound! (at Spenceville, California) https://www.instagram.com/xicogonzalez/p/BwF2Y74hm40lZJKPNgFIZqOOLpro0kB9KcF4Ws0/?igshid=19qh0kmj6dya4

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Last hike with this awesome group of students. For the past four years we have gone on awesome hikes and adventures. I will miss you all a great deal! Keep on hiking and spending time in nature. One love! #metoutdoorclub #xicanointhewilderness #maestroxicano #onlyatthemet (at Bassi Falls) https://www.instagram.com/xicogonzalez/p/BjMJQOgBa9WAbeWRHyA-9GB6zq49T-C6wRR-y40/?igshid=17wu91dumyhf0

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The Met Outdoor Club. Awesome kids! The whole crew is graduating. Time to recruit a new squad. I will miss you all! From left to right: Evelin, Lola, J’Wan, Nia, Jenna, Jeremiah, Sophia, Josh, and Xandra. We are missing Pedro in this picture. Much love to these homies! One last hike coming up next week. #metoutdoorclub #maestroxicano #maestroxicano #onlyatthemet (at The Met Sacramento High School) https://www.instagram.com/xicogonzalez/p/Bi7-iQVhInyLdCCp3ASyTFrk40nw9A-sV4RRDo0/?igshid=1rpjlzaya7u96

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The whole Met Outdoor Club is graduating in less than a month and I wanted to do something nice for them. First I thought about buying them green cords to go with their graduation gowns, then I remembered that one of them is also in the Makers’ Club and is a badass using the laser cutter. I quickly designed a medal to be cut and etched in wood. The graphic is by a designer named Patrimonio, and it features a female hiker amongst mountains and pine trees. I just added the wording and a star with a circle to be cut inside of it. I went to Michael’s and bought leather string to be used as necklaces. ¡Sas! Wood and leather, very outdoorsy! I’m going to miss this crew! Shout out to Lola, Xandra, Sophia, Jenna, Nia, Evelin, Josh, Pedro, Jeremiah, J’Wan, Carlo, and Renee. We went on some amazing hikes over the past four years! Keep on hiking! #onlyatthemet #metoutdoorclub #maestroxicano #classof2018 (at The Met Sacramento High School) https://www.instagram.com/xicogonzalez/p/Bi54uPzBQnohBl4-CQb8KO6FFh9Npkk7LX3EC40/?igshid=jkdclr03btga

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The Met Outdoor Club hiked the Bobelaine Audubon Sanctuary today. It was a nice hike in nature with the homies. Lots of birds and beautiful views of the Feather River. #onlyatthemet #xicanointhewilderness #bobelainebirdsanctuary #ourclassroomfortheday https://www.instagram.com/xicogonzalez/p/BhH7K1qFD6JxcNPvdc7vCyANw2BrEKYlUtJ5e80/?igshid=1mdxtv3pmecqe

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PAISAS, PAISAJES Y POLITICA Selected Works by Xico González Saturday, September 9th, 2017 6:00pm -9:00pm Location: The Union Gallery 2126 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95818 Paisas, paisajes y política is an exhibit by Sacraztlán artivist, educator and poet Xico González that features recent portraits, and landscapes captured through film and digital photography, as well as selected political serigraphs. The Portraits The portraits feature Xico’s former Chicano/Native students at the Met Sacramento High School. Most of whom are the first members of their family to obtain a high school diploma and/or attend a two or four year university. The rest of the portraits feature community members, and cultural workers at rallies and actions to bring social justice to underrepresented communities. The Landscapes Most of the landscapes were taken in Canada’s Yukon Territory, where Xico spent a month backpacking and white water canoeing with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS). Xico recognizes the lack of diversity in outdoor exploration, and wishes to inspire people of color to partake in outdoor leadership and recreational activities Also included are landscapes taken at the Grand Canyon, and in Northern California at state, and regional parks where Xico often hikes with students and community members. The Serigraphs The serigraphs selected for this exhibit are from actions in support of human rights in the United States and abroad. (at Union Hall Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/xicogonzalez/p/BYoIHizFejDtosnjMqQhGH9FDy_JzlCdXrhwYo0/?igshid=1vm7gnmj27zb

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Awesome hike with Indie and Viola today. It was definitely a workout! Glad to spent time with the fam and catch up with them one year after their graduation. #xicosadvisory2016 #familia #xicanointhewilderness #vamosafuera #senderismo #califas #blueridgetrail (at Homestead Blue Ridge Trail) https://www.instagram.com/xicogonzalez/p/BW1CT5el35geFieuiO5F8GrVnFZZySGyz0e2sI0/?igshid=19p4ruuzlpimu

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Today, the Met Outdoor Club hiked Training Hill at the Auburn Recreational Area outside of Auburn, CA. We had a great time enjoying nature and each other's company. The trail is rated "hard," but that's only the first part. The trail is a 6 mile loop and super enjoyable! #onlyatthemet #hiking #outdoorclassroom #auburnrecreationalarea #traininghilltrail #xicanointhewilderness (at Training Hill) https://www.instagram.com/xicogonzalez/p/BTnLtAlgM8Jn3jOGXiI90gKkHgtMpbQUmEq6gg0/?igshid=1q5nx0oh539j8

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Met Outdoor Club at Hidden Falls Regional Park in Auburn, CA. We had a great time enjoying each other's company and spending time in nature today. We hiked 10 miles! #onlyatthemet #xicanointhewilderness #metoutdoorclub #california (at Hidden Falls Regional Park) https://www.instagram.com/xicogonzalez/p/BSAb9-_A4AUaoD4Kf2OVSp8CkyxG8tBQ2U3NnI0/?igshid=xp4ic4x6a76s

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In the summer of 2015, I had the honor of backpacking and white water canoeing for a month in Canada's Yukon Territory with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS). These photographs are from my exhibit "Xicano in the Wilderness." #tbt #xicanointhewilderness #nols #yukon #backpacking #canoeing #naturaleza #outdoors #wilderness #nolsyukon (at Kluane, Yukon Territory) https://www.instagram.com/xicogonzalez/p/BO5Y9e3DBa0W1_sv-wiLvcslTfMfVaHDbhbPm00/?igshid=j80jid6cdt7t

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Xicano in the Wilderness is back! Took Adrián, el primo from Ciudad of Juárez to check out Burney Falls in Shasta County. Mother Nature is the best artist. #xicanointhewilderness #burneyfalls #shastacounty #pitrivernation #chasingwaterfalls #castateparks (at McArthur–Burney Falls Memorial State Park) https://www.instagram.com/xicogonzalez/p/BL7aGSADIEFLs8Gohpk6hrEvVVTtDA5494pQlU0/?igshid=1kl4sw6lv7f92

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Day 3: We spent the whole day hiking at the Torrey Pines State Reserve, and chilling at the beach. We had a great time! #sacdiego2k16 #onlyatthemet #maestroxicano #xicanointhewilderness #findyourpark #encuentratuparque #castateparks (at Torrey Pines Hiking Trails) https://www.instagram.com/xicogonzalez/p/BGjut2UHVqU_2ERFQc_961i1Ya5C9sQRL5YV9c0/?igshid=13dys8d0a1zq7

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Witnessing beauty. #kayaking #lakenatoma #xicanointhewilderness (at Lake Natoma)

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Xicano In The Wilderness: A Photo Journey by Xico González now on view at Sol Collective. The reception is on Saturday, October 17th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Come through and bring your crew! #solcollective #xicanointhewilderness #raza #cultura #xicogonzalez #fotografia #nols #themetsac (at Sol Collective)

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New toy. #xicanointhewilderness #kayaking #nols #califas #alairelibre (at Sports Authority Natomas)

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I had a great time today at the Cosumnes River Preserve with the Latino Outdoors crew. I took four students to experience canoeing for the first time. I took my brand new kayay and baptized it "La chingona" in the Cosumnes River. #latinooutdoors #xicanointhewilderness #alairelibre #vamosafuera #cosumnesriverpreserve #maestroxicano (at Cosumnes River Preserve)