The Way Home: Returning to the National Parks
The Way Home: Returning to the National Parks from NPCA on Vimeo. “You shouldn’t have to convince people to go to paradise,” –Shelton Johnson, Ranger, Yosemite National Park Although our national...
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Rosie the Riveter Bike Tour — An Enlightening Ride in an Urban National Park
On a recent bright and beautiful Saturday morning, several folks got together to visit the Richmond Shoreline for a bike tour of California’s Rosie the Riveter Memorial and other historic sights hosted...
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Did you know that many National Parks highlight the African American experience? The National Parks will be FREE to enter April 21-29, 2012 - Now is the time to start planning your National Park Week...
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Black and Nursing While Hiking in Utah’s National Parks
Outdoor Afro A. Breeze Harper writes about her experiences hiking in Utah as a new mom and appeals for more black people to get outside and into our beautiful National Parks. Bryce Canyon National...
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National Kids to Parks Day – May 19th!
Join Outdoor Afro in getting excited about the second annual National Kids to Parks Day May 19th, 2012! What a great opportunity to celebrate nature with kids, families, and fellow outdoor people!...
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African American History Hike at Harper’s Ferry National Park
Sponsored by The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC), in partnership with the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (HFNHP) Saturday, June 2nd, 2012 - 10:30 am to 2:00 pm The event will showcase some...
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Apps Bring National Parks to Life on Smartphones
Submitted by Outdoor Afro Lesly Simmons I love spending time outdoors, but I have a bit of a problem-I’m addicted to my devices. Its so sad, but rather than beating myself up about it I tried to find...
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Catch Rue Mapp of Outdoor Afro on CBS Bay Area
We are grateful to have been on CBS Bay Sunday Show, which aired in the San Francisco Bay area earlier this week. For those of you who live outside the area – or were out on a hike while the show aired...
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Falling in Love with Lassen!
Lassen Volcanic Park continues to be the hidden gem enjoyed by the Outdoor Afro community. For the second year in a row, we partnered with National Park Service staff to lead a snow shoe walk among in...
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We did it again, this time with a challenge…
By Alisha Pye, Los Angeles Outdoor Afro Leader So we went hiking above the Mountain Gate Country Club again, but this time we decided to mix it up a bit. So we decided to go off the fire trail and hike...
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Exploring Ruins and Playing in Waterfalls
Outdoor Afros in Los Angeles explored local African American history and nature over the weekend – read on! Alisha Pye here, I’m the Outdoor Afro Leader for Los Angeles. This week we decided to...
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They Came, They Trained: A Game Changing Outdoor Afro Weekend
What happens when you bring together outdoor retail giants, a major conservation non-profit in the US, researchers from top universities, a prominent DC advocate, a National Park ranger, a group of 13...
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Full Moon Hike
By Los Angeles Outdoor Afro Leader, Alisha Pye Watching the full moon rise into the sky is a beautiful sight. Hiking in nature while watching the full moon rise and the sun set is exceptional. It’s...
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10,000 Steps to Denali, Temescal Hike, and National Outdoors Day!
It’s Alisha, Outdoor Afro Los Angeles Leader. This Saturday June 8th we had a Temescal Canyon Hike planned in the Santa Monica Mountains to support the first African American group to hike Denali. So...
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The Power of One: An African American National Parks Event
Join the fun Saturday, June 22 at a National Park near you! Outdoor Afros around the country are thrilled to take part in the African American National Parks Event this Saturday. The idea is the...
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We Hiked Mount Diablo to Support 10,000 Steps to Denali!
By Cliff Sorrell, Outdoor Afro Leader Bay Area Outdoor Afros Took the Challenge and Succeeded! On June 8th, 27 Outdoor Afros set out to hike Mount Diablo to support the African American men and women...
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Out of the Office and Into the Outdoors!
Written by Bay Area Outdoor Afro Leader Zoë Polk Outdoor Afros aren’t ready to say good bye to summer yet! We’ve been enjoying the last few months of daylight savings time with some after work hikes....
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A First Time Visit to Yosemite
Submitted by Terry Rogers-Womack, who shared with us on our Facebook page pictures so inspiring, we wanted to learn more. Today, with our hearts heavy with concern for Yosemite; its protectors and...
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Of Deer, Lighthouses, and the Cold War: An Outdoor Afro Adventure in a Local...
Written by Northern California Outdoor Afro Leader Teresa Baker Last weekend, Outdoor Afros gathered to walk the Bonitas Lighthouse trail, and were greeted by a family of deer. While they grazed on...
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5 Ways To Help You Survive National Park Closures
It’s been a tough week for National Park fans and staff with all 401 units closed as a result of the government shutdown. Here are five tips below to help you get engaged and support the parks through...
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