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Nov 09, 2026
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Connecting with your kids through simple games

The GO Deck Founder, Deanna Ratnikova, joined Dr. Manfred Lutz, CEO of Kid Made Stories, to talk about how playing simple games with her daughter enabled her family to better balance screen time. Watch their conversation below! Looking...

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Nov 03, 2026
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San Diego Strolls: Progress Park is a Patch of Green along San Diego's Waterfront

I’m eagerly awaiting the opening of East Village Green, a long-promised public park intended to bring much-needed recreational space to one of the city's most densely developed neighborhoods. Despite the fences currently surrounding it, East Village Green looks inviting, but...

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Oct 26, 2026
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San Diego Strolls: Where Baseball History Meets Food Market

When my husband and I crave different cuisines on the weekend, we often head to Lane Field Park, where a grassy lawn at the end of Broadway transforms into a lively outdoor market every Saturday and Sunday. Local food vendors...

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Oct 14, 2026
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New Research Shows Why the Best Outdoor Adventures Are Close to Home

You don't need to visit a national park or plan an elaborate vacation to experience the benefits of nature. A new nationwide survey reveals that most Americans connect with nature close to home—in their backyards, neighborhood parks, and local trails. Discover what the research tells us about everyday outdoor experiences and how The GO Deck makes exploring nature in your own community easier.

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Oct 13, 2026
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San Diego Strolls: There's a New Ship in Town

When my husband returns to Naval Base San Diego by sea, there's a good chance you'll find me at Shelter Island, scanning the horizon. On October 9, however, this homecoming was a little different. The USS Robert Smalls (CG 62),...

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Oct 07, 2026
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San Diego Strolls: The Chickens of Seaport Village

There are certain sounds I expect to hear while walking through Seaport Village: gulls calling overhead, jet skis darting across the bay, music drifting from shops and restaurants, and the constant murmur of people enjoying this waterfront area. Clucking wasn't...

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Oct 01, 2026
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San Diego Strolls: In Praise of Planters and Patio Plants

I've been paying more attention to the large plants downtown like jacarandas and palms, but lately, my eyes have been drifting a little lower. As I started my walk to the post office, I first observed the planters outside an...

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Sep 29, 2026
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Getting Kids Outside: Motherhood, Entrepreneurship & Building The GO Deck

Our founder Deanna Ratnikova recently had the chance to join Charlie Pankey on Sierra Rec Now for his Built Outside series. They talked about the story behind The GO Deck, but also about so much of what came before it—motherhood,...

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Sep 23, 2026
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San Diego Strolls: Mixing Exploration Afoot with Public Transportation

At 1st Avenue & Broadway, I hopped on Route 11 and headed north into Bankers Hill, then Hillcrest, and finally University Heights. As soon as the bus turned onto Adams Avenue, I requested a stop and disembarked to meet a...

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