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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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
A case for letting children choose your adventure
When I was developing the first city deck, I explored a variety of design options—a map, a collage of photos, even hand-drawn artwork. I ultimately landed on the full-size color photo for several reasons, but the most important one was...
San Diego Strolls: Views From Coronado
Grab the San Diego deck and pull out the Coronado card. The story below details just a snippet of Coronado Island's meticulously maintained walkways and beaches, but it's a pleasant stretch with spectacular views of downtown San Diego. -- When...