Rue Mapp started this website to as a way to feature African-Americans in the outdoors and connect through social media to others of a like mind.
Portland has a similar organization called the African American Outdoors Association. The organization has a similar purpose in encouraging folks to try different outdoor excursions together. Going in a group definitely helps. Their trips have included hiking, biking, horseback riding, rafting, canoeing, camping, and last winter they partnerered with the Ebony Rose Ski Club for snowshoeing, downhill skiing and cross-country skiing. Having participated, it's a great comfort to be able to bring my family, and get to know more black people in the community with similar interests in the outdoors. It's non-threatening, and all about having fun together.
http://outdoorafro.com/
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Hey thanks for the shout!
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