Step-by-Step Instructions to draw Zephyrene
Yes, you can simply download and print out Zephyrene for free, but it can also be fun learning how to draw your favorite wayfinder to Earth. Here are step-by-step instructions, plus a video from our resident artist.
Introducing Zephyrene, The GO Deck mascot
At Urban Outings, home of The GO Deck, we've made it our mission to help people reconnect with the natural world, with themselves and with their community through accessible outdoor experiences. We believe that making it easy to discover nearby...
San Diego Strolls: A Niki de Saint Phalle Self-Guided Art Tour
Famed French-American artist Niki de Saint Phalle made San Diego her home near the end of her life. A lot of her work can be found throughout downtown San Diego. Her kaleidoscopic mosaic pieces are hard to miss – not...
San Diego Strolls: A Walk on Broadway
I recently walked along Broadway, starting at the Broadway Pier and traveling east. From Broadway Pier, it’s approximately one mile to Balboa Theatre on Fourth Avenue (not far from the intersection with Broadway). The entire walk is paved and flat,...
San Diego Strolls: Near Seaport Village, Headquarters Is An Arresting Site
It’s back to a “locals summer” in San Diego. We can enjoy sublime weather and some of the best attractions minus the throngs of tourists. On a recent weekend, my husband and I ventured out for a coffee and decided...
San Diego Strolls: Explore The Martin Luther King Jr. Promenade
One of my favorite loops in downtown San Diego involves a stretch parallel to the trolley and train tracks called the Martin Luther King Jr. Promenade. This flat, paved pathway is restricted to those on foot or mobility devices. Faster,...
San Diego Strolls: Little Pink Sidewalks For You and Me
Grab the San Diego deck and pull out the Canyons of North and South Park card. On it, you'll hear about the "pretty in pink" sidewalks of the Burlingame neighborhood. Read on here for a more detailed story. -- Living...
San Diego Strolls: Downtown’s J Street Playground Corridor
You can walk east to west for less than a mile on downtown San Diego’s J Street and find three playgrounds for kids to burn off energy. Bonus: There’s a dedicated bike lane on J Street, making riding between these...
Fitting in outdoor time once school's back in session
My daughter's summer has been filled with activity and outdoor adventures. This has been great for my conscious when I've allowed her some screen time at the end of each day. Once school starts back, however, that nagging voice in...