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Aug 04, 2026
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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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Aug 01, 2026
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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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Aug 01, 2026
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Innovate 8: Carlsbad teen codes free map to 52 outdoor spots countywide

Our collaboration with La Costa Canyon High School student, Sakee Kromydas, was covered by CBS8. Sakee helped us build a free interactive map to 52 outdoor spots in San Diego County, addressing a top barrier to getting outside. Here's the...

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Jul 31, 2026
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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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Jul 28, 2026
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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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Jul 24, 2026
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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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Jul 22, 2026
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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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Jul 17, 2026
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Wildlife Is All Around Us, Even in Cities: A Book Review of The Urban Bestiary

When people imagine wildlife, they often picture remote forests, rugged mountains, or vast national parks. Rarely do they think about parking lots, sidewalks, apartment complexes, or city streets. Yet according to naturalist and author Lyanda Lynn Haupt, wildlife is already living...

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Jul 13, 2026
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The Best College Gift Isn’t Another Gadget - It’s a Way to Feel at Home

Sending a student off to college is exciting, emotional, and often overwhelming—for both students and their families. Between dorm essentials, meal plans, class schedules, and long packing lists, most graduation gift guides focus on what students need for school. But what...

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