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Barbados Bound: An Outdoor Afro Adventure in the Caribbean

April 27, 2011May 4, 2017 cgrdeveloper2 Comments on Barbados Bound: An Outdoor Afro Adventure in the Caribbean

I’m excited about visiting Barbados. I’ve never been before, but I have experienced other Caribbean countries, and  know first hand […]

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GirlTrek Founder Talks About Her Outdoor Awakening

April 22, 2011May 4, 2017 Rue1 Comment on GirlTrek Founder Talks About Her Outdoor Awakening

Vanessa G. (33) is the co-founder of GirlTrek, a non-profit that organizes walking campaigns for African – American women around […]

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Ecosphere Quiz: What Do You Know About Your Local Environment?

April 20, 2011May 4, 2017 Rue5 Comments on Ecosphere Quiz: What Do You Know About Your Local Environment?

I attended the Goldman Prize for Excellence last week in San Francisco as a guest of friend Christy Rocca of the […]

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BBC Casting Call for Outdoor Afro Adventurers

April 18, 2011May 4, 2017 RueLeave a Comment on BBC Casting Call for Outdoor Afro Adventurers

I just received this in my inbox — I sure hope someone from the Outdoor Afro community can get involved! BBC CASTING […]

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Show-Me Skiers of St. Louis

April 18, 2011May 4, 2017 cgrdeveloper1 Comment on Show-Me Skiers of St. Louis

By Outdoor Afro Contributor Danielle N. Lee My first time skiing was an experience. I’m from the south, so frolicking […]

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Visit Your National Parks for Free This Week!

April 16, 2011May 4, 2017 RueLeave a Comment on Visit Your National Parks for Free This Week!

National Park Week – April 16-24, 2011 Get out and discover something new about your 394 national parks! This year’s focus, Healthy […]

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Looking Forward to Camp

April 10, 2011May 4, 2017 RueLeave a Comment on Looking Forward to Camp

By Outdoor Afro contributor Kevin Gordon Now that the grass is greening, the birds are returning, and the smells of spring […]

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April Bird of the Month

April 8, 2011May 4, 2017 RueLeave a Comment on April Bird of the Month

By Douglas “Birdman” Gray, Outdoor Afro Contributor As I reflect on my birding experiences over the last month, I’m greatly […]

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