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Getting Kids Outside: Motherhood, Entrepreneurship & Building GO Deck
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Getting Kids Outside: Motherhood, Entrepreneurship & Building GO Deck

Getting kids outside doesn’t require a trip to Yosemite, expensive outdoor gear or an elaborate family adventure. Some of the best outdoor activities for kids may be hiding just a few minutes from home. Our Guest: Deanna Ratnikova Founder and CEO The Go Decks Deanna Ratnikova is the founder of GO Deck, a collection of…

Getting Kids Outside: Motherhood, Entrepreneurship & Building GO Deck

Getting Kids Outside: Motherhood, Entrepreneurship & Building GO Deck

Getting kids outside doesn’t require a trip to Yosemite, expensive outdoor gear or an elaborate family adventure. Some of the best outdoor activities for kids may be hiding just a few minutes from home. Our Guest: Deanna Ratnikova Founder and CEO The Go Decks Deanna Ratnikova is the founder of GO Deck, a collection of…

Camping With Kids: How to Start Small and Raise Adventurous Kids

Camping With Kids: How to Start Small and Raise Adventurous Kids

Camping with kids doesn’t require the perfect RV, expensive outdoor gear or a perfectly planned family adventure. Sometimes it starts with a borrowed tent, a pair of hand-me-down boots and simply deciding to get outside. Our Guest Natalie Vereen Davis Natalie Vereen-Davis is the creator of CampingKiddos, a family camping and outdoor travel resource helping…

Her First Solo Tahoe Rim Trail Thru-Hike | Courtney Rosiak-Quinto

Her First Solo Tahoe Rim Trail Thru-Hike | Courtney Rosiak-Quinto

Courtney Rosiak-Quinto set out on her first solo thru-hike, following the 174-mile Tahoe Rim Trail around Lake Tahoe through high-elevation terrain, long water carries, unexpected challenges and the Sierra landscape that has helped make South Lake Tahoe feel like home. Taking on the Tahoe Rim Trail Alone The Tahoe Rim Trail—or TRT—travels through California and…

Signature Sierra Experiences

After 14 years exploring the Sierra Nevada, these are the classic adventures that define this incredible mountain range.

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