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We Hike to Heal
Georgia
Camping, Hiking, Community organizer, Outdoor Wellness
An inclusive community that normalizes self-care, creates a sacred space for healing and adventure, and prioritizes the mental and emotional wellbeing of all women. Through guided outdoor activities, we offer our participants a unique and powerful way to experience respite, connection, and community.
Black Girls Trekkin
California
Hiking, general outdoors, Community organizer
The mission of BGT is to provide experiences that inspire Black women to pursue outdoors adventures with confidence, establish connections with one another, recreate on the land with care, and rekindle a deep-rooted cultural relationship with nature.
Outdoor Afro
National
General Outdoors, Community organizing,
Outdoor Afro celebrates and inspires Black connections and leadership in nature. Our national not-for-profit organization reconnects Black people to our lands, water, and wildlife through outdoor education, recreation, and conservation. Some examples of Outdoor Afro’s year-round activities range from fishing, hiking, biking, kayaking, and more.
Black Cotton
North Carolina, South
Farming, Agro-tourism, Black outdoor history
A Black-owned cotton farm with a rich legacy spanning five generations. The company specializes in creating genuine and distinguished home décor, jewelry, and accessories handcrafted from cotton cultivated on their family farm.
National Association of Black Scuba Divers (NABS)
National
Scuba Diving, Water sports
The National Association of Black Scuba Divers (NABS) was established in 1991 by Ric Powell and Dr A. Jose Jones. They were two of the earliest African-Americans to become certified divers, together creating NABS which purpose was to foster camaraderie among African American divers, and to address the unique problems and concerns of the community.
Walker Run Outdoor
Georgia, Southeast, South
Hiking, General outdoors, Camping
Walker Run Outdoor Excursions LC. enhances the time families, friends, and groups spend together by offering exciting outdoor excursions, enjoyable food experiences, and opportunities to create everlasting memories. Our vision is to create a legacy of shared outdoor adventures.
Black Farmers Collective
Washington, PNW
Farming, Community Organizer,
Our mission is to build a Black-led food system by developing a cooperative network of food system actors, acquiring and stewarding land, facilitating food system education, and creating space for Black liberation in healing and joy.
Wanderland Campground
Georgia, Southeast, South
Campground, camping
At Wanderland, we believe in the transformative power of nature. Our 72-acre sanctuary on Lookout Mountain, nestled in the heart of North West Georgia, is more than just a campground—it's a haven for those seeking respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Ivan B. McClennan
Oregon
Photographer, Storyteller, Black cowboy photographer, Black Rodeo organizer
Ivan McClellan is a photojournalist and designer based in Portland, Oregon. His work reveals marginalized aspects of black culture and challenges broad assumptions and myths about racial identity in America.
SharInNature
Maryland
Nature walks, Bird watching, Storytelling, Community Engagement, Guest Speaker
I offer guided nature hikes (including species identification with participatory science apps), and presentations on hidden figures of African Americans in conservation/outdoor recreation throughout history.
Peace Peloton
Seattle
Cycling
Fresh Air is an inclusive, all-levels, no-drop cycling event that brings riders together to support Black-owned businesses. This community-focused ride promotes wellness, unity, and economic equity by exploring local neighborhoods and intentionally uplifting Black entrepreneurs. It’s more than a ride—it’s a movement to strengthen communities.
Outside with Recess Village
North & East Coast
Adventure Excursions
We are a team of passionate outdoor enthusiasts who love creating memorable experiences and atmospheres for Black and underrepresented adventurers. Whether it's a relaxing day at the beach, an exciting hiking adventure, or a serene camping trip, we strive to provide opportunities for you to connect with nature and explore the great outdoors.
Girls Fight Back by Nicole Snell
Nationwide
personal safety, violence prevention, boundaries, empowerment
We teach women and people of all genders how to stand in their power, use their voice and manage their safety from a place of empowerment! Using evidence-based violence prevention skills that encompass a range of verbal and physical self-defense strategies, we have helped millions of people to be their own best protector. You are worth fighting for
Nicole Snell
Nationwide
personal safety, self-defense, solo adventures, Empowerment
I teach a range of verbal and physical personal safety and self-defense skills to empower individuals, especially solo adventurers, with the skills to manage their safety in the outdoors and beyond. We can shrink our fear without shrinking our world and these skills are crucial to allowing us to walk through the world with confidence!
Melanated Campout
Georgia
Camp, Hike, Fish, Yoga, Adult Field Day
Melanated Campout offers a unique camping experience that blends adventure, relaxation, and cultural connection for people of color. We provide a weekend filled with fun activities (yoga, fishing, hiking, adult field day, Campfire conversations, themed night parties and more) , empowerment sessions, and opportunities to connect with nature while ca
Nashville Black Wellness Collective
Tennessee
Hiking, walking, outdoor yoga and meditation, kayaking, horseback
Nashville Black Wellness Collective is where community, wellness, and culture collide for dope experiences. From hiking to yoga to fitness classes in local studios, and even global retreats from Costa Rica to South Africa, we're here to make wellness accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
Sunday Grounding
East coast - DE/PA/NJ/MD/ VA/NC West Coast : CA/ AZ/UT
Hiking, cycling, meditation, sound bowl healing, breath work
Sunday Grounding is a black woman owned organization which facilitates outdoor small group somatic experiences. Crafting intentional spaces for individuals to ground and rejuvenate themselves and regulate nervous systems through the healing power of nature.
SOOFA Ranch
Georgia
Recreational Horseback Trail Riding, Equine Assisted Therapy, Horseback Riding Lessons
At SOOFA Ranch, our vision is to create a welcoming environment where individuals from underserved communities can learn, grow, and heal. We believe in the transformative power of horses and our professional facilitators to help our clients realize their full potential and improve their emotional and mental health.
Hike + Heal
PA, NJ, DE, NY
Hiking, outdoor recreation, wellness events and retreats
Hike+Heal is a women’s hiking hive offering healing hikes to increase overall wellness: physically, mentally and spiritually. This hive was founded in 2019 to build a community of women who want to prioritize their self-care.
Black Kids Adventures, Inc
Alabama
Family based outdoor and nature based adventures
Black Kids Adventures s a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing educational and recreational opportunities for Black & Brown families through outdoor adventures and cultural exploration. Our mission is to expose, educate ‘&empower our families as they connect to each other and the outdooors.
Chado Creative
Oregon
Backcountry travel Photography , Filmmaking, storytelling, Branding
An award-winning documentary-adventure photographer, filmmaker, and conservationist, Navy Veteran Chad Brown is the founder/president of non-profits Soul River, Inc. and Love is King. In addition, Chad’s latest efforts include outdoor adventure travel, threatened wild spaces, and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) communities. Through his projects, he connects the public to endangered lands, capturing the true essence of their peoples in moments of passion and the indomitable human spirit. Utilizing striking documentary portraits, photographic exhibitions and film, Chad also advocates for social and environmental justice.
Love is king
Oregon
Creating Outdoor leadership Advocacy experiences.
Love is King (LIK) was created to be part of the solution, to dismantle hate, bigotry and racism in the outdoors for Black communities and all historically marginalized groups. LIK works with BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) communities to provide conservation leadership training opportunities to give black community leaders a voice and a platform to share their voice. LIK aims to address the lack of BIPOC representation in advocacy efforts centered around environmental justice issues, and break down barriers to safe, equitable access to nature for BIPOC communities by engaging and building power behind the skills and voices of black leaders in environmental advocacy for our public lands, wildlife and indigenous communities within the conservation sector.
Peace in the Wild
Georgia & Wisconsin
Outdoor Recreation
Peace in the Wild (PITW) is a community-based organization whose mission is to increase Black participation in outdoor recreation on both land and water while fostering holistic environmental stewardship. We organize monthly educational adventures that span from kayaking to rock climbing to surfing.
Cascade Trails Mustang Sanctuary
California
Horseback Riding, Glamping, Camping, Outdoor Recreation
Cascade Trails Mustang Sanctuary in Joshua Tree, CA, is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of wild mustangs. The sanctuary provides a natural and safe environment where these majestic horses can thrive.
Nicole Snell, Girls Fight Back & Outdoor Defense
California
personal safety, self-defense, solo adventures
I teach a range of verbal and physical personal safety and self-defense skills to empower solo adventurers with the skills to manage their safety in the outdoors and beyond. These skills are crucial to allowing us to walk throgh the world with confidence and live without limits both in the outdoors and beyond!
HAPBe! Adventures
Virginia
Hiking, international travel, adventure travel
HAPBeAdventures.com is your go-to for unique and immersive trekking experiences that connect you with nature and celebrate diversity. Discover detailed itineraries, inspiring stories, and everything you need to set off on unforgettable adventures that highlight both the journey and our shared love for exploration.
@itsnotiqbruh
Georgia, South
Gabriel Rudd, known digitally as ITSNOTIQBRUH, is a social media content creator and media manager specializing in social and environmental advocacy. He has successfully launched and scaled a vibrant social media community with over 100,000 followers, collaborating with major global brands like Adidas, H&M, and Target to create high-quality content featured in international campaigns.
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