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San Diego Strolls: A Tale Of Two Bayside Parks
Grab the San Diego deck and pull out the Embarcadero card. This lengthy stretch of waterfront features two small parks near the San Diego Convention Center. Read on for details of these bayside treasures. -- If there was a Spotify...
City Deck Series Expands with Help of Talented Locals
It takes insider knowledge and experience to find the best outdoor spots in a city (many of which will not come up with a simple internet search). Then you need incredible writing talent to capture (in 300 words or less!)...
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.
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...
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...
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....
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...