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Rue Mapp, founder of Outdoor Afro, wearing the new Outdoor Afro Inc. + REI Co-op hike collection

We Are Nature with Rue Mapp

Transcript Rue Mapp spent her youth swimming in creeks and playing on her family’s ranch in California. As she got older, Rue explored new ways to get outsid...
Fountain of Youth

Fountain of Youth

One day in October 2019, 93-year-old Charley French packed his wetsuit, running shoes and triathlon kit into a suitcase. He strapped his time-trial bike onto hi...
Melon Heads

Melon Heads

Transcript Across Fairfield County, Connecticut, whispers grow that back in the trees and forests, along lonely country lanes, live the “Melon Heads” — dange...
Best Hikes in Tennessee

Best Hikes in Tennessee

The majestic Appalachian Mountains in the east and extensive river systems across the state make Tennessee an excellent playground for outdoor enthusiasts. With...