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Inventors Digest on Outdoor Adventure: It’s in the Cards
Author and Journalist Edith Tolchin wrote a feature about Games to Play on the GO and The GO Deck founder Deanna Ratnikova in the June 2026 edition of Inventors Digest.
The story starts on page 16!
What Science Says About How Nature Improves Our Health - A Book Review of Good Nature
If Nature and the Mind convinced you that spending time outdoors can improve attention, memory, and mental well-being, Good Nature takes the conversation one step further. Written by physician and public health expert Kathy Willis, this book explores a bigger question: How...
52 Outdoor Spots in San Diego You Can Navigate to Right Now
If you've ever wanted to spend more time outdoors but weren't sure where to go, we built something for you. Today, we're excited to share our new free interactive outdoor adventure map, featuring all 52 locations included in The GO...
Meet the People Behind The GO Deck: Caylin Rodgers
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...
Book Review: Nature and the Mind by Dr. Marc Berman
If you’ve followed The GO Deck for a while, you already know that I believe time outdoors is far more than recreation. Nature helps us think more clearly, feel calmer, connect more deeply with others, and experience moments of awe...
Meet the People Behind The GO Deck: Sophie Caoili
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...
Five Lifestyle Tweaks That Will Help Support People’s Journey Towards Better Wellbeing
Founder Deanna Ratnikova was featured in Authority Magazine discussing her entrepreneurial journey and sharing five ways you can make outdoor time a habit (even if you’re busy and overwhelmed).
Read the article here.
San Diego Strolls: Follow The ‘Sighs’ To Bessemer Park
Open up your San Diego deck and pull out the Shelter Island card. As you'll read, a peaceful path lies across the water from this Polynesian escape. Read on to learn more about Bessemer Path. -- Sometimes the chaos of...
What Is ParkScore? Exploring America’s Best Park Cities
If you’ve ever wondered why some cities feel easier to explore outdoors than others, there’s actually a ranking system designed to measure exactly that. It’s called ParkScore®, and it’s created annually by the Trust for Public Land—a nonprofit organization focused...