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Why you should support AB18, SB5 and AB250
The beach belongs to all Californians. But in reality, access to California’s coast is a growing problem, and the vast majority of visitors to our national parks are white and aging. In the last few years, low- and medium-income Californians have effectively been...
The Faces of Outdoor Outreach: Dave LaSorte, Volunteer
Have you been thinking about volunteering? Meet Dave --one of Outdoor Outreach's most active volunteers. "I have been volunteering with Outdoor Outreach for about 5 years. I'm 53 years old, originally from Delaware, where it's flat and there's nothing to climb. The...
Thank you prAna
Don't miss out on prAna's warehouse sale this week! prAna will generously share the proceeds with Outdoor Outreach. prAna has been supporting Outdoor Outreach since 2011, and has made a huge difference in our ability to provide transformative outdoor programs for...
Stay Cool San Diego: The Best Outdoor Activities for Summertime
With summer creeping in, we all enjoy outdoor activities where we can stay cool. Over the next few months, our programs will include kayaking, surfing and standup paddle boarding. Sounds like fun? We’ve put together some tips for beating the heat in San Diego while...
Adventure Awaits in the Wind River Range!
This summer, NOLS and Outward Bound are providing scholarships to five Leadership Program students. They'll be heading to destinations in Utah, Wyoming, California and Alaska. Sean, one of the Leadership Program students selected, is setting out for the Wind River...
Smooth Operator: Less than 3 weeks to go!
Mike Hervey (trail name: Smooth Operator*) is about to take on the challenge of a lifetime: hiking the CDT. The journey will take him from New Mexico to the Canadian border; he will be on the trail for over 5 months. Since November, he’s been supporting Outdoor...
New partnership with Movement BE
In 2017, Outdoor Outreach launched an innovative partnership with Movement BE. Through an 18-month collaboration, Movement BE and Outdoor Outreach will use outdoor recreation, storytelling workshops, and platforms for self expression to create a safe space for teens...
Our team’s favorite outdoor recipes
Planning an adventure in the backcountry? Whether you’re camping for one night or a whole week, packing good hearty meals can be challenging, but it’s the first thing you regret not doing at the end of a long drive or hike. Sure, we’ve all made small sacrifices for...
Connecting the Divide: Getting close
Michael Hervey has been an Outdoor Outreach volunteer since 2016; in April 2017, he will be taking on a long-distance hike along the Continental Divide Trail. Michael has taken this opportunity to raise money for Outdoor Outreach, and bring awareness to cultural and...
Outdoor Outreach: a first time seeing snow 2017
Check out this video of a group of teens and young adults seeing snow for the first time on a snowboarding trip with Outdoor Outreach. The video was created by an Outdoor Outreach participant, Lawrence Vallejos.