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Outdoor Afro

Outdoor Afro

Posted by | Jun 3, 2019 | , , , , , |

Ten years ago, Outdoor Afro founder and CEO Rue Mapp noticed there werenโ€™t a lot of people in the outdoors who looked like her. To find out if others shared her passion and ancestry, she started a blog. In the first few years she wrote over 500 posts about how to connect black kids to nature through leadership development. She started taking folks on hikes and organizing events. Her work was quickly recognized by leaders in the industry and she was invited to take part in a think tank that informed Michelle Obamaโ€™s Letโ€™s Move Initiative.

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    Theย California Enduro Seriesย @ca_enduro took to the High Sierra for Round 4 of the 2023 season. The sold-outย Northstar Enduroย delivered two days of intense racing in stellar conditions (dreamy temps! hero dirt!) atย Northstar California Resortย in Truckeeย August 19-20. Read the recap at adventuresportsjournal.com/northstar-enduro-2023. ๐Ÿ“ธ: Northstar Enduro 2023 Pro Women champion Amy Morrison @amymo_11 by @bixxel.media #californiaenduroseries #northstarenduro #enduro #eduro

    Theย California Enduro Seriesย @ca_enduro took to the High Sierra for Round 4 of the 2023 season.

    The sold-outย Northstar Enduroย delivered two days of intense racing in stellar conditions (dreamy temps! hero dirt!) atย Northstar California Resortย in Truckeeย August 19-20.

    Read the recap at adventuresportsjournal.com/northstar-enduro-2023.

    ๐Ÿ“ธ: Northstar Enduro 2023 Pro Women champion Amy Morrison @amymo_11 by @bixxel.media

    #californiaenduroseries #northstarenduro #enduro #eduro     ...

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    Out now! Issue #130 a path to the path. We recognize that outdoor adventure is the path and great photos are the path back to the path. Sometimes we lose our way and great photos help us stay inspired. โ  โ  To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the @yosemiteclimbingassociation, guest editor and YCA director @timmyoneill presents five climbing photos that changed the game, including the stunner on our cover of Ron Kauk in Tuolumne Meadows by Chris Falkenstein. ๐Ÿง—๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธโ  โ  If you have temporarily lost your way, we hope you find a hard copy of this issue, and it helps you find the path out of your summer doldrums and into the magic of fall colors. Thanks for reading! ๐Ÿ“–โ  โ  Click the link ๐Ÿ”—๐Ÿ’• in our bio for this issue's Editor's Note โ€” A Path to the Path, Contemplating the Tao โ€” by Matt Niswonger. โ  โ  Cover Photo: Chris Falkentsteinโ  โ  #print #printmagazine #independentmedia #outdoors #californiaโ  #climbing #Yosemite #adventure #adventuresportsjournal #myasjโ  โ  โ 

    Out now! Issue #130 a path to the path. We recognize that outdoor adventure is the path and great photos are the path back to the path. Sometimes we lose our way and great photos help us stay inspired. โ 
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    To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the @yosemiteclimbingassociation, guest editor and YCA director @timmyoneill presents five climbing photos that changed the game, including the stunner on our cover of Ron Kauk in Tuolumne Meadows by Chris Falkenstein. ๐Ÿง—๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธโ 
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    If you have temporarily lost your way, we hope you find a hard copy of this issue, and it helps you find the path out of your summer doldrums and into the magic of fall colors. Thanks for reading! ๐Ÿ“–โ 
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    Click the link ๐Ÿ”—๐Ÿ’• in our bio for this issue's Editor's Note โ€” A Path to the Path, Contemplating the Tao โ€” by Matt Niswonger. โ 
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    Cover Photo: Chris Falkentsteinโ 
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    #print #printmagazine #independentmedia #outdoors #californiaโ  #climbing #Yosemite #adventure #adventuresportsjournal #myasjโ 
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    PSA: In anticipation of Hurricane Hilary, @castateparks has closed three state park units. Also, the public is urged to stay out of the ocean due to a high surf advisory in Southern California this weekend.โ  โ  See link in bio ๐Ÿ”—๐Ÿ’• for more info and resources. โ  โ  ๐Ÿ“ธ Negley Stockman / Unsplashโ  โ  #PSA #HurricaneHilary #StaySafeโ  โ 

    PSA: In anticipation of Hurricane Hilary, @castateparks has closed three state park units. Also, the public is urged to stay out of the ocean due to a high surf advisory in Southern California this weekend.โ 
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    See link in bio ๐Ÿ”—๐Ÿ’• for more info and resources. โ 
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    #PSA #HurricaneHilary #StaySafeโ 
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    Aug 16

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    Exciting news โ€” California State Parks and Sempervirens Fund have joined forces to expand Castle Rock. This includes a new park entrance and acres of pristine landscapes. ๐ŸŒฟ โ  โ  The $4.21 million in acquisitions for six properties by State Parks are the first for the agency in the Santa Cruz Park District since 2011 and the first anywhere in the state since 2021. ๐ŸŽ„โ  โ  Click link in bio ๐Ÿ”— ๐Ÿ’• to learn more. โ  โ  ๐Ÿ“ธ Dennis Yuโ  โ  ๐Ÿ“– #CastleRockStatePark #NatureExpansion #DiscoverMore

    Exciting news โ€” California State Parks and Sempervirens Fund have joined forces to expand Castle Rock. This includes a new park entrance and acres of pristine landscapes. ๐ŸŒฟ โ 
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    The $4.21 million in acquisitions for six properties by State Parks are the first for the agency in the Santa Cruz Park District since 2011 and the first anywhere in the state since 2021. ๐ŸŽ„โ 
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    Click link in bio ๐Ÿ”— ๐Ÿ’• to learn more. โ 
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    ๐Ÿ“ธ Dennis Yuโ 
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    ๐Ÿ“– #CastleRockStatePark #NatureExpansion #DiscoverMore     ...

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    Aug 9

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    Our upcoming Fall Issue features an article by @alexhonnold 's mom โ€” @dierdre_wolownick_honnold โ€” on the benefits of climbing at ANY age. ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿฝโ  Keep an eye out for the print edition. โ  โ  In meantime, you can click the link in our bio ๐Ÿ”—๐Ÿ’• to read how Dierdre has been rewriting the rules of adventure in her senior years. ๐Ÿง—๐Ÿฝโ€โ™‚๏ธโ  โ  โœ๏ธ @chrisvanleuven, 2021โ  ๐Ÿ“ธ Jannette Wing Pazerโ  โ  #climbing #climbingforlife #climbingseniors #lasportiva #myasj

    Our upcoming Fall Issue features an article by @alexhonnold 's mom โ€” @dierdre_wolownick_honnold โ€” on the benefits of climbing at ANY age. ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿฝโ  Keep an eye out for the print edition. โ 
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    In meantime, you can click the link in our bio ๐Ÿ”—๐Ÿ’• to read how Dierdre has been rewriting the rules of adventure in her senior years. ๐Ÿง—๐Ÿฝโ€โ™‚๏ธโ 
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    โœ๏ธ @chrisvanleuven, 2021โ 
    ๐Ÿ“ธ Jannette Wing Pazerโ 
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    #climbing #climbingforlife #climbingseniors #lasportiva #myasj     ...

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    Aug 8

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    Our upcoming Fall Issue features an article by @alexhonnold 's mom โ€” @dierdre_wolownick_honnold โ€” on the benefits of climbing at ANY age. ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿฝโ  Keep an eye out for the print edition. โ  โ  In meantime, you can click the link in our bio ๐Ÿ”—๐Ÿ’• to read how Dierdre has been rewriting the rules of adventure in her senior years. ๐Ÿง—๐Ÿฝโ€โ™‚๏ธโ  โ  โœ๏ธ @chrisvanleuven, 2021โ  ๐Ÿ“ธ Jannette Wing Pazerโ  โ  #climbing #climbingforlife #climbingseniors #lasportiva #myasj

    Our upcoming Fall Issue features an article by @alexhonnold 's mom โ€” @dierdre_wolownick_honnold โ€” on the benefits of climbing at ANY age. ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿฝโ  Keep an eye out for the print edition. โ 
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    In meantime, you can click the link in our bio ๐Ÿ”—๐Ÿ’• to read how Dierdre has been rewriting the rules of adventure in her senior years. ๐Ÿง—๐Ÿฝโ€โ™‚๏ธโ 
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    โœ๏ธ @chrisvanleuven, 2021โ 
    ๐Ÿ“ธ Jannette Wing Pazerโ 
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    #climbing #climbingforlife #climbingseniors #lasportiva #myasj     ...

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    Aug 8

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    Public Announcement: Parking at Kings Beach State Recreation Area in Tahoe will be temporarily closed until 1PM this Wednesday, August 9 for the annual Tahoe Summit. โ  โ  Online registration for the Tahoe Summit is now closed, but you can register the day of at the event.โ  โ  Learn more via the link in our bio. ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ”—โ  โ  ๐Ÿ“ธ California State Parks, 2019. Photo by Brian Baerโ 

    Public Announcement: Parking at Kings Beach State Recreation Area in Tahoe will be temporarily closed until 1PM this Wednesday, August 9 for the annual Tahoe Summit. โ 
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    Online registration for the Tahoe Summit is now closed, but you can register the day of at the event.โ 
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    Learn more via the link in our bio. ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ”—โ 
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    ๐Ÿ“ธ California State Parks, 2019. Photo by Brian Baerโ      ...

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    Michele Lamelin's four-legged trail partner, Anneke, enjoying a day on the trail in Oakridge, Oregon. ๐ŸŒฒโ  โ  In this photo, Anneke is modeling Ruffwearโ€™s snazzy new Trail Runnerโ„ข Dog Running Vest. ๐Ÿ•๏ธโ  โ  Check it out in our latest issue's Gear We Love, or click the link in our bio to learn more. ๐Ÿ”— ๐Ÿ’•โ  โ  ๐Ÿ“ธโ  @michele_and_annekeโ  โ  #trailrunning #dogs #trailrunningdogs #ruffwear #outdoor #adventures #oregon #california #adventuresportsjournal #myasjโ  โ 

    Michele Lamelin's four-legged trail partner, Anneke, enjoying a day on the trail in Oakridge, Oregon. ๐ŸŒฒโ 
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    In this photo, Anneke is modeling Ruffwearโ€™s snazzy new Trail Runnerโ„ข Dog Running Vest. ๐Ÿ•๏ธโ 
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    Check it out in our latest issue's Gear We Love, or click the link in our bio to learn more. ๐Ÿ”— ๐Ÿ’•โ 
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    ๐Ÿ“ธโ  @michele_and_annekeโ 
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    #trailrunning #dogs #trailrunningdogs #ruffwear #outdoor #adventures #oregon #california #adventuresportsjournal #myasjโ 
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