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The Transformative Power of Shared Outdoor Experiences: A Book Review of A Walk in the Park

The Transformative Power of Shared Outdoor Experiences: A Book Review of A Walk in the Park

Many books about nature focus on personal benefits like lower stress, improved health, greater focus, a stronger sense of wonder...yes, those benefits matter, but A Walk in the Park by Kevin Fedarko explores something equally important: How outdoor places bring...

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San Diego Strolls: The Science Of “Blue Mind” as You Walk Along the Bay

San Diego Strolls: The Science Of “Blue Mind” as You Walk Along the Bay

I’ve mentioned in this column that my go-to walk is the Embarcadero. Why? The obvious answer is that it’s downtown’s premier uninterrupted pedestrian path (and by “uninterrupted,” I mean, no red lights or major street crossings).  But there’s something else...

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Getting to Know a Place Through Movement: A Book Review of Walk, Ride, Paddle

Getting to Know a Place Through Movement: A Book Review of Walk, Ride, Paddle

Most of us move through our communities quickly, often driving here, there, and everywhere. The United States, in general, seems set up for getting to places via motorized vehicles. As a result, we often know how to get around a...

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San Diego Strolls: There's no such thing as a "seagull"

San Diego Strolls: There's no such thing as a "seagull"

While walking along downtown San Diego’s Embarcadero with a birder friend, I learned something that surprised me enough to send me down an internet rabbit hole: there is no bird species officially called a “seagull.” The birds I was casually...

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Meet the People Behind The GO Deck: Kierstyn Beck

Meet the People Behind The GO Deck: Kierstyn Beck

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...

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Nature Teaches Us How to Belong: A Book Review of The Serviceberry

Nature Teaches Us How to Belong: A Book Review of The Serviceberry

Many books about nature focus on what we can gain from spending time outdoors: better health, lower stress, improved focus, greater happiness, etc... Robin Wall Kimmerer's The Serviceberry asks a different question: What can nature teach us about how to...

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San Diego Strolls: Jacaranda’s Purple Season

San Diego Strolls: Jacaranda’s Purple Season

In recent months, certain streets in downtown San Diego appeared to have experienced purple rain. The trees lining the streets burst into clouds of bluish-lavender blossoms, and as they shed these blooms, the sidewalks became carpets of soft purple petals. ...

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The Hidden Natural World You've Probably Walked Past Hundreds of Times: A Book Review of Unseen City

The Hidden Natural World You've Probably Walked Past Hundreds of Times: A Book Review of Unseen City

How many times have you walked down the same street, visited the same park, or followed the same trail without noticing anything new? If you're like me, the answer is probably quite a few. And that's not because there's nothing...

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Beyond Gift Cards: Why The GO Deck Makes a Meaningful Client & Employee Gift

Beyond Gift Cards: Why The GO Deck Makes a Meaningful Client & Employee Gift

Thoughtful corporate gifts that encourage wellbeing, connection, and lasting memories. As the end of the year approaches, many businesses begin asking the same question: What can we give clients or employees that they'll actually remember? Gift baskets disappear in a...

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