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Hiking with Dogs in San Diego

Hiking with Dogs in San Diego

Ready to hit the trail with your pup, but not sure where to head first? Look no further. We’ve got a rundown of the best hiking spots in San Diego to #GetOutside with your best friend. First, make sure your dog is prepared for the outdoors… Does Fido have all of...

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6 Must-Have Gifts for Last-Minute Shoppers

We’re back with our second annual Gift Guide for Good! Compiled below are an assortment of gift ideas you can purchase that are sustainably made, by companies that are out to do good. Make your purchase go the extra mile with these gift ideas – it’s the reason for the...

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Setting Your Course in the Outdoors

Setting Your Course in the Outdoors

Climbing to New Heights  For most Outdoor Outreach participants, rock climbing was not an after school activity they ever imagined participating in. The outdoors were far out of reach for Zenab Alasady until she joined Outdoor Outreach’s Adventure Club at her...

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Breaking Down Barriers to the Outdoors

Breaking Down Barriers to the Outdoors

Family Barriers to the OutdoorsOutdoor Outreach programs benefit youth who face multiple barriers to accessing the outdoors, such as living farther away from safe green spaces and lacking the transportation to get there. But for many, the perceptions of their families...

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Backpacking Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make

Backpacking Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make

Avoiding backpacking blunders in the backcountryAs you know, getting out on a backpacking trip can be complicated, taking lots of preparation and planning. Even our team of skilled outdoor enthusiasts here at Outdoor Outreach have run into some backpacking trouble...

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San Diego’s Environmental Champions

San Diego’s Environmental Champions

Outdoor Outreach was recently awarded the Leave No Trace Youth Program Accreditation from the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics (LNT), a national organization that protects the outdoors by teaching and inspiring people to enjoy it responsibly. The Leave No...

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