Find connection—with nature and the Black community—through events featured in Outdoor Afro.

What we love: Browsing nature-focused activities and meeting fellow adventure enthusiasts. Trip leaders take small groups on sunset hikes, beach bike rides, and community climbs. Scroll to the bottom of a trip to see similar experiences to join in.

Quick tip: Keep an eye out for places with the Vetted Spot tag. They come recommended by Outdoor Afro experts and trip leaders, who often share details about what makes the location special—like the César E. Chávez National Monument in Keene, California, named after the labor and civil rights activist.

Meet the creator: Rue Mapp is the founder and CEO of the nonprofit Outdoor Afro, whose mission is “to inspire and connect leaders, experts, and explorers in nature where they can find community and belonging, adventure, and even healing.”