Chelsea Murphy

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Encouraging a more inclusive and equitable outdoor community while celebrating and representing Black motherhood in the midst of a dominant culture. Join me here.

Shifting outdoor culture. Inspiring joy + liberation.

she_colorsnature

Here to help you find your way outside ๐ŸŒฟ
๐Ÿ•๏ธ Black motherhood in the outdoors
๐Ÿ„โ€๐ŸŸซ 30 minutes OUTSIDE everyday
๐Ÿ“ PNW ๐Ÿ’Œ: shecolorsnature@gmail

On Tuesdays, we hike (ish) ๐Ÿฅพ This spring for #WeC On Tuesdays, we hike (ish) ๐Ÿฅพ

This spring for #WeColorNature2026 we are hiking once a week for 10 weeks to build up some stamina. I forgot about this weird stage when kids are too big for the carrier and want to walk but canโ€™t walk very fast or far - and most trails arenโ€™t built for a stroller ๐Ÿคญ I know Iโ€™ll miss the season when itโ€™s gone.

Patience is needed. Also tons of snacks, bubbles, an easy nature area and vibes ๐ŸŒผ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒพ๐Ÿ„๐Ÿฆ‹

Did you get outside today? 

#SheColorsNature #HikeChallenge #BlackMomsHike
STEAL MY OUTDOOR PLAN FOR THIS WEEK ๐Ÿ„๐ŸŒผ Are you jo STEAL MY OUTDOOR PLAN FOR THIS WEEK ๐Ÿ„๐ŸŒผ

Are you joining my 10-week Spring hike challenge? 

Make sure you decide which day a week you will be hiking and try and keep it consistent! If you havenโ€™t already - make a list of 10 hikes (urban walks, nature frolics, etc) you want to try over the next several weeks leading up to Summer! This year Tuesdays are my hike day ๐Ÿฅพ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒผ Catch me outside!

I am so glad youโ€™ve decided to join me! COMMENT BELOW - what day will be your hike day? Or will it need to be a little different depending on the week? Are you a weekday wonderer, or a weekend warrior? All are welcome here ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿพ

Need more details on the challenge? Check out my last reel ๐Ÿ‘ˆ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ‘ˆ๐Ÿพ

๐ŸŒ๐Ÿฆ‹๐ŸŒพ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒผ๐Ÿ„๐Ÿฅพ #WeColorNature2026 

๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿพ Hey, hi there - Chelsea here mom of 3 kids on a mission to create a more inclusive outdoors. I am currently hosting a 10 week Spring hike challenge and would love for you to join us! #SheColorsNature
๐Ÿฅพ 10 week Spring hike challenge 2026 1. FOLLOW US ๐Ÿฅพ 10 week Spring hike challenge 2026

1. FOLLOW US here @she_colorsnature and leave a comment if you are joining us this year! WELCOME!

2. Hike one day a week for the next 10 weeks leading up to the first day of Summer!

3. Aim to get intentional time outside every day for atleast 30 minutes (think micro adventures & dilly dallying)

4. Post about it & share with the community using #WeColorNature2026

NEXT STEPS: create a list of 10 (or more) local hikes or urban walks you can choose from. Check off bucket-list hikes youโ€™ve wanted to try. Repeat the same hike every week, your choice! We will be hiking every Tuesday ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿพ๐ŸŒผ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ„โ€๐ŸŸซ

๐ŸŒ EARTH MONTH BONUS POINTS IF YOU ๐ŸŒŽ

- call your state reps and make your voice heard that we need our public lands in good hands! 

- pack low to no waste for outdoor snack/meals on your hikes

- pick up trash or remember to pack out all of your waste while outside

- volunteer at a local organization that is giving back to the planet this season

- hike with friends or family, be in community - we are meant to be together ๐Ÿค

#SheColorsNature #SpringHikes #HikeChallenge
Way better than a dentist exam ๐Ÿ™ƒ โœ… 30 minutes out Way better than a dentist exam ๐Ÿ™ƒ

โœ… 30 minutes outside thanks to my @dannerboots in my cargo space. A hummingbird mistook me for an arrowheaf balsamroot - BEST DAY EVER ๐Ÿซข๐ŸŒผ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿพ

Thanks for coming along โœจ

I hope you find your way outside ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿพ

#SheColorsNature #DiversifyOutdoors #SpringHike 
#TeamBronco_Ambassador #DillyDally
I could literally feel the power of its wings on m I could literally feel the power of its wings on my neck ๐Ÿคฏ๐Ÿซข best day ever.

#SheColorsNature #BlackBirders #DiversifyOutdoors
We had our fun, now itโ€™s back to work๐ŸŒต๐Ÿœ๏ธ When I w We had our fun, now itโ€™s back to work๐ŸŒต๐Ÿœ๏ธ

When I was away from socials this diabolical administration ordered the most devastating dismantling of the US Forest Service in 121 years.

- The headquarters were moved from D.C. to Utah ๐Ÿšฉ

- Theyโ€™re closing 57 of 77 research stations, which studies how wildfires, climate changes, and pests have impacts on our forests. Many of these research facilities were conducting long term studies.

- Theyโ€™re shutting down all 9 regional offices that manage 154 forests!

The U.S. Forest Service manages 193 million acres of National Forest and their research is pivotal to our forests and the impact of climate change. Studies will be disrupted or stopped completely. Many forest service members that have been invested for decades will choose to leave their jobs instead of uprooting their families. This is a bad investment of time, resources and capacity - we should ALL be outraged. The impacts will be detrimental and likely irreversible!

Help spread the news and make some noise!!

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ CALL (202) 224-3121 to get to your reps

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ HEAD TO SaveUSFS.org to demand more outdoor brands and outdoor creators with large platforms to draw awareness to this issue!

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ USE @5calls to speak to your reps with helpful scripts that walk you through how to better โ€œ PROTECT OUR PUBLIC LANDSโ€.

Join the conversation...

Literally every other day is something else. Dismantling public lands. Threatening the genocide of Iran. Israelโ€™s continued genocide of Palestine and bombing of Lebanon. I feel overwhelmed, and I know that you may too. The peopleโ€™s voice is loudest together. โœŠ๐Ÿพ๐ŸŒŽ

#USNATIONALFOREST
@nationalforests
Town to Trails: From Fear to Fearless @the_bronze Town to Trails: From Fear to Fearless

@the_bronze_chapter is offering a practical personal safety workshop for everyday life and the outdoors! The situation Denice shared above could have had serious consequences, thankfully her group was okay! It did lead to a larger conversation and a portion of the workshop where @adventuresofnik and @impact_matt will show us how to protect ourselves from inside a sleeping bag!

โญ๏ธ Follow the link in bio to get signed up for the workshop! This year Iโ€™ll be attending and would be so excited to learn alongside you! 

โญ๏ธ WE ARE FUNDRAISING TOO! Canโ€™t attend but support the mission? Visit the pledge link in my bio to help us reach our $5k fundraiser goal! 

Do you want to learn how to protect yourself?

Do you recognize that understanding how to protect yourself is self care? 

Do you enjoy solo vacations, adventures and want to become more fearless? 

Then this workshop is for you, SEE YOU THERE ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿพ

#TheBronzeChapter x #SheColorsNature
My snowboard journey ๐Ÿ“ Eternally grateful I start My snowboard journey ๐Ÿ“

Eternally grateful I started when I did, later in life than most - but perfectly imperfect. I would like to thank my sponsor, my husband of 11 years and counting. The patience this man has in unmatched. Thanks also to - @stevenspass @colourthetrails @whistlerblackcomb @epicpass and @edge_pnw for stoking my fire and making me feel welcome! ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ‚โ„๏ธ

Cheers to many more winters ahead! ๐Ÿค˜๐Ÿพ

Will you try something new this year?

What resonated with you about this journal entry?

#SheColorsNature #BlackSnowboarder #BlackOutdoors #DiversifyOutdoors #Snowboarding
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