Stereotype or Fact? Black People Don’t Camp
For black people, feeling welcome and safe in the outdoors isn’t a given. Even without insensitive or ignorant actions […]
Now Presenting The 2016 Outdoor Afro Leadership Team!
Now Presenting The 2016 Outdoor Afro Leadership Team! Sixty Leaders Will Create Relevant Outdoor Experiences in 26 States. For the fifth year […]
The Trail Mix: Hiking in September
Grab a handful with Outdoor Afro as we kayak Falls Lake, Camp in Kaibab National Forest and Bike Ride on St. Helena […]
The Trail Mix: June Crunch
SCOOP IN with Outdoor Afro as we celebrate Juneteenth, discover local tide pools and lead Black Music Month inspired hikes this month! […]
Outdoor Afro Chicago heads to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
By: Viva Yeboah In celebration of African American National Parks Day Outdoor Afro Chicago traveled to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore […]
A Reflection on Harriet Tubman’s Relationship with Nature
by Outdoor Afro Leader Zoë Polk “Looking musingly toward a nearby orchard, Ms. Harriet asked suddenly “Do you like apples?” […]
Hiking Basics Class at REI NYC SOHO Store!
By Melissa Danielle Several new Outdoor Afros braved the snow last week to drop in for a special day hiking […]
Adventures in Hiking and Snow Dancing in Oakland
By Outdoor Afro Leader Zoë Polk With the Sierra winter snowpack at historic lows, we at Outdoor Afro Northern California have […]
Making Friends With Mother Nature? It’s Possible
Is it possible to make friends with nature? After visiting Hawaii’s Lake Wai’au a few years ago I have to believe […]
