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San Diego Strolls: The Bay To Park Paseo Tour

San Diego Strolls: The Bay To Park Paseo Tour

In 2024, San Diego and Tijuana were selected for the World Design Capital program, a biennial designation recognizing cities that use design to drive social, cultural, economic and environmental development.  As part of that program, there were free walking tours...

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Rediscover Adventure Close to Home (Without Breaking the Bank)

Rediscover Adventure Close to Home (Without Breaking the Bank)

If you’ve filled up your gas tank recently, you’ve felt it—that moment of pause at the pump. Prices seem to climb higher by the week (sometimes by the day!), and for many families, the idea of a road trip or...

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Can Spending Time Outdoors Help You Live Longer? What Research Shows

Can Spending Time Outdoors Help You Live Longer? What Research Shows

A walk in the park can lift your mood. A quiet trail can clear your mind. But what if time outside did more than help you feel better in the moment? A growing body of research suggests that spending time...

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Chasing Meaningful Moments: A Book Review of The Art of Making Memories by Meik Wiking

Chasing Meaningful Moments: A Book Review of The Art of Making Memories by Meik Wiking

As I get older, I find myself often asking, “Where did the time go?” Yet there are certain moments—milestones, small experiences, fleeting scenes—that feel so vivid it’s as if they happened yesterday. That contrast made me curious: why do some...

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Why We Exist: Our Mission, Vision, and Values

Why We Exist: Our Mission, Vision, and Values

Getting outdoors is a simple, yet incredibly meaningful, activity that can transform your life. We believe that spending time outdoors leads to happier, healthier lives. You don’t need special gear, a long drive, or a big plan. Sometimes, all it...

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San Diego Strolls: Versatile Harbor Island Beckons

San Diego Strolls: Versatile Harbor Island Beckons

Grab the San Diego deck and pull out the Harbor Island card. Read on for more tips and tricks to visiting this picture-perfect downtown spot. -- Across from the San Diego International Airport is a man-made peninsula in San Diego...

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Finding Peace in Nature During Turbulent Times

Finding Peace in Nature During Turbulent Times

These are challenging days for many Americans. The recent deployment of thousands of federal immigration agents, including ICE officers to Minneapolis under Operation Metro Surge, has triggered widespread fear, anger, grief, and overwhelm across communities nationwide. Fatal shootings of U.S....

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How Walking Transformed My Life: A Book Review of Walking by Erling Kagge

How Walking Transformed My Life: A Book Review of Walking by Erling Kagge

If you’ve read my About page, you know that taking walks during the pandemic ultimately led to the creation of The GO Deck.  I couldn’t fully articulate why walking was so impactful for me during that difficult period, until I read Walking...

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San Diego Strolls: Doing Part, Or All, Of San Diego’s Seven Bridge Walk

San Diego Strolls: Doing Part, Or All, Of San Diego’s Seven Bridge Walk

Grab the San Diego deck and pull out the Maple Canyon card. Below I share some of the additional sights you may see when you visit this patch of greenery in the Banker's Hill neighborhood. -- On a recent outing...

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