Hiking and History: Honoring the Legacies of Port Chicago and John Muir
A foggy morning turned into a beautiful afternoon for a late November hike up Mount Wanda at the John Muir […]
What Happened to the Stars?
Outdoor Afro contributor, Roger Porter reflects on how the night sky in his old Oakland neighborhood has changed, and the key role […]
Spotted on Sunday – The Mapp Family Goes Kayaking
On the eve of autumn, and grayer Bay Area skies, my kids and I decided to head out to Lake […]
Featured Outdoor Afro: Robert Alexander
Robert Alexander became passionate about the outdoors during his youth in Oakland, California. Outdoor Afro recently spoke with Robert to […]
It’s Summertime: Where are the Children?
Each 1970’s and early 80’s summer in Oakland, California meant freedom. Summer meant my friends and I left our houses […]
How did an Oakland girl like me come to love getting her camp on anyway? Pt. 3
After getting married and starting a family of my own, camping took on a new meaning. For just a short […]
How did an Oakland girl like me come to love getting her camp on anyway? Pt. 2
Part 1 So every other weekend, until I became a teen, was spent in the country. And while I now […]
Local Redwood Forests
Cooling off and calming down with the family (or your honey) could not be easier this summer than taking a […]
Feather River Camping
Some people feel that the hard work of camping doesn’t translate into a real vacation, especially if you have young […]
