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Step-by-Step Instructions to draw Zephyrene

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.

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The GO Deck Seattle featured in The Highline Journal

The GO Deck Seattle featured in The Highline Journal

In today’s busy world, it’s easy to get swept up in screens, schedules, and to-do lists. But sometimes, all it takes is a few minutes outside to reset, reconnect, and remember what really matters. That’s exactly what Deanna Ratnikova, creator of The GO...

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Introducing Zephyrene, The GO Deck mascot

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...

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The GO Deck featured on San Diego Living

The GO Deck featured on San Diego Living

Studies show that spending time outdoors, time spent in nature, is linked to improved health outcomes, less stress, better sleep and mood, essentially healthier and happier lives. One San Diego Mom, a military spouse, made that challenge her personal mission....

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Fitting in outdoor time once school's back in session

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...

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Gaslamp & the Embarcadero in July: A Comic-Con Adventure

Gaslamp & the Embarcadero in July: A Comic-Con Adventure

Comic-Con is one of the biggest (if not THE biggest) events that comes to San Diego each year. Taking place at the San Diego Convention Center and the surrounding area, the event runs this year Thursday, July 24, through Sunday,...

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Our family-friendly day trip to Solana Beach

Our family-friendly day trip to Solana Beach

In a previous story, I briefly mentioned the Solana Beach Coastal Rail Trail. In this post, I’ll break down our excursion to the always sensational Solana Beach. Of course, what I list below is literally just a sampling of what...

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The GO Deck featured on the Inventor Spotlight Podcast

The GO Deck featured on the Inventor Spotlight Podcast

Episode 16 of the Inventor Spotlight Podcast featured Deanna Ratnikova, San Diego entrepreneur and creator of The GO Deck—a 52-card deck that sends locals and visitors on one new outdoor adventure every week of the year. Tune in to hear: ...

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Games to Play on the GO featured on national platform

Games to Play on the GO featured on national platform

Games to Play on the GO is trending as one of the top ten brands on the Grommet product discovery platform. Wahoo! Why is this exciting? The number 1 upvoted brand this week will receive a free spot in the...

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