Meet the People Behind The GO Deck: Ava Hesslau
Behind The GO Deck is a group of people who are passionate about helping others discover nearby nature. From local photographers and writers to interns and expert consultants, these individuals help bring our products to life. In this series, we're...
Zephyrene Can Inspire Outdoor Exploration, Curiosity, and Connection
What if getting your child excited about the outdoors was as simple as introducing them to an adventure buddy that can travel anywhere with them or for them? Meet Zephyrene—The GO Deck mascot. But Zephyrene isn't just our mascot. Ze,...
What Happens When We Actually Spend More Time Outdoors? A Book Review of The Nature Fix
By the time I picked up The Nature Fix by Florence Williams, I'd already read books explaining why nature matters. I've read about the neuroscience. I've read about the health benefits. I've read the studies linking green spaces to improved well-being....
Meet the People Behind The GO Deck: Kylie Johnston
Behind The GO Deck is a group of people who are passionate about helping others discover nearby nature. From local photographers and writers to interns and expert consultants, these individuals help bring our products to life. In this series, we're...
Inventors Digest on Outdoor Adventure: It’s in the Cards
Author and Journalist Edith Tolchin wrote a feature about Games to Play on the GO and The GO Deck founder Deanna Ratnikova in the June 2026 edition of Inventors Digest.
The story starts on page 16!
What Science Says About How Nature Improves Our Health - A Book Review of Good Nature
If Nature and the Mind convinced you that spending time outdoors can improve attention, memory, and mental well-being, Good Nature takes the conversation one step further. Written by physician and public health expert Kathy Willis, this book explores a bigger question: How...
52 Outdoor Spots in San Diego You Can Navigate to Right Now
If you've ever wanted to spend more time outdoors but weren't sure where to go, we built something for you. Today, we're excited to share our new free interactive outdoor adventure map, featuring all 52 locations included in The GO...
Meet the People Behind The GO Deck: Caylin Rodgers
Behind The GO Deck is a group of people who are passionate about helping others discover nearby nature. From local photographers and writers to interns and expert consultants, these individuals help bring our products to life. In this series, we're...
Book Review: Nature and the Mind by Dr. Marc Berman
If you’ve followed The GO Deck for a while, you already know that I believe time outdoors is far more than recreation. Nature helps us think more clearly, feel calmer, connect more deeply with others, and experience moments of awe...