It’s time to get out there

The outdoors is waiting for you [View this email in your browser]( [It’s time to get out there]( The outdoors is waiting for you Hey all, The weather is warm, the days are long, and there are beautiful mountains to hike and waves to be surfed. In honor of Juneteenth, we’re taking a look at the amazing athletes and outdoors people who are serving as role models to aspiring adventurers of all backgrounds. Check out what these [impressive influencers]( are up to. If surfing is your jam, we’re glad to report an impressive increase in the number of surfers of color, and they are really [making the most]( of what the ocean has to offer. Those who prefer a more low-key approach to being outside will appreciate the increased participation of Black and Brown, and also female, anglers in the [world of fishing](. For kids, there are ever more summer camps out there to introduce them to the [healing power of nature](. And if your outdoor travel takes you overseas, consider safari camps owned and operated by Black Africans, which are dedicated to conservation, give back to local communities, and make for an [unforgettable safari experience](. Enjoy the outdoors. Noelle Alejandra Salmi, outdoor editor SURFING [Diversifying the lineup: changing the white face of surfing]( Across the outdoors community, Black- and Brown-owned organizations and influencers of color have long been crushing -- and it’s past due for everyone to start paying attention. Here are just a few of the many amazing accounts on Instagram from BIPOC outdoor adventurers, athletes, and conservationists. [MAKE SURFING FOR EVERYONE]( OUTDOOR [16 epic BIPOC voices in the outdoor world that will stoke your next adventure]( Outdoor adventurers need to follow these accounts on Instagram. [READ MORE]( OUTDOOR [Summer camps for BIPOC children are diversifying the outdoor experience]( The first step in a lifetime outside. [READ MORE]( BLACK TRAVEL [BIPOC anglers take a stand for inclusivity in fishing]( Bridging the diversity gap in fishing. [READ MORE]( SUSTAINABILITY [For local-owned African safaris, community and conservation come first]( Safari owner Beks Ndlovu talks about the importance of nature over extravagance. [READ MORE]( MATADOR GUIDES [Day Trips in Chicago]( Chicagoans like to joke that once you leave the city there’s nothing but cornfields. There’s a bit of truth to that, but there are also some pretty cool places within an hour or two of the city that are definitely worth visiting. Some are reachable by public transportation but for most, you’ll need a car. Here are our favorites. [DAY TRIPS FROM THE WINDY CITY]( Follow us and find your next #travelstoke [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [Pinterest]( [Twitter]( [TikTok]( Copyright © 2021 Matador Network, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website. Our mailing address is: Matador Network PO Box 7775 #40021San Francisco, CA 94120 [Add us to your address book]( Need to change something? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from our newsletter](. We'll be here when you need us! [Mailchimp Email Marketing](