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islandnaturals · 1 year

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#blackgirlssurf 😍 @sandycurlz • Life imitating art or art imitating life?? 🤔 • • • #saltydays #outdoorafro #curlhair #sunshine #melanin #artislife #surfdays #caribbeansea #warmwater #swimwear #islandlife #islandgirl #jamaica #westindies #discovereidon #livingtheeidonlife 📸 @icahwilmot_ 🎨 @salty.sol.artworks (at Jamaica) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl6aVHfO0pf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#blackgirlssurf #saltydays #outdoorafro #curlhair #sunshine #melanin #artislife #surfdays #caribbeansea #warmwater #swimwear #islandlife #islandgirl #jamaica #westindies #discovereidon #livingtheeidonlife

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mountainmic · 2 years

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I promise you I did not tag my own name nor did I know it was there before I took these photos. I swear! ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #backintheday #blackpeoplewhohike #california #colorful #colors #desert #diversifyoutdoors #hikelife #hiker #hiking #hikingadventures #hikinglife #hikingtrails #lasvegas #lasvegasnevada #lasvegasstrip #losangeles #memories #miami #outdoorafro #reminiscing #roadtrip #sevenmagicmountains #tbts #throwbackthursday #throwbackthursdays #throwbackthursdayyy #travelnevada #vegas #wehiketoo (at Seven Magic Mountains) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgBMyhwryFP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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pilatesbyed · 2 years

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✨Define Your Why✨ “Contrology is designed to give you suppleness, natural grace, and skill that will be unmistakably reflected in the way you walk, in the way you play, and in the way you work.” ~ Joseph Pilates Move better. Feel better. Live better. 407.970.6565 www.empoweredmovementpilates.com ______________________________________ #largoflorida #harborbluffs #harborhills #belairbeachfl #harborhillsfl #harborbluffs #indianrocksbeach #pilates #pilatesbody #mendopilates #pilatesformen #realmendopilates #clearwaterflorida #fitlife #fitgirl #fitmom #findyourstrongestself #fitover40 #fitover50 #fitover60 #pilatesbyed #outdoorafro #empoweredmvmnt #vivobarefoot (at Empowered Movement) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiU-LmRgfHL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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wikkedscorpion · 2 years

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Let me paint a scene for y'all. It's July, in North Carolina and it's 7am. You're outside, in the garden, putting in work, because you know, once that midmorning heat hits, everything changes. The air is thick, a bit too sticky to be called dewy, but the moisture in the air is pleasant, almost creamy, calming. There are birds chirping and a few bees and even fewer voices. There's a stillness so peaceful, so calming that you sink deep into the aromas surrounding you. You've picked sungold tomatoes and herbs, lots of herbs--chocolate mint, lemon thyme, maybe even some sweet basil. And when you're done, right before the rest of the world wakes up and joins your day, you smell your fingertips. The scent of tomato leaf and herbs have permeated your pores. You smile because that scent is the epitome of summer. THIS, my friends, is the scent of our Tall Grass candle. These notes. These feelings. This scene. This beauty. This is what we attempted to capture. We hope you love each and every whiff! . . . #brightblack #brightblackcandles #candles #comeshinewithus #summercandles #summerscents #tallgrassfoodbox #payblackfarmers #durham #durm #bullcity #durhamnc #communityovercompetition #blackoutdoors #scentartist #ncmaker #blackowned #fortheculture #summervibes #candlelover #shopsmall #handmade #bealight #scentedcandles #outdoorafro #livegreen https://www.instagram.com/p/CfDEH_sLtR3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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fyblackwomenart · 3 years

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"Corina with Birds / Proceeds to Outdoor Afro" by Aliisa Lee

#art #print #illustration #artist #aliisa lee #birds #blm #blackbirders week #outdoorafro

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noaasanctuaries · 3 years

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Introducing Taishya Adams, Policy Director at Outdoor Afro and newly appointed Business Advisory Council member!

Taishya builds awareness and understanding of environmental issues from our backyards to the wilderness, and engages with policymakers at the federal, state, and local levels to reconnect and reimagine Blackness in the outdoors. Learn more about the council members at: https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/management/bac/members.html

#EarthIsBlue #OutdoorAfro #BlueEconomy #RecreateResponsibly #ResponsibleTourism #OutdoorRecreation #OceanConservation #CulturalHeritageTourism #CulturalHeritage #PublicWaters #ResponsibleRecreation #WildlifeConservation #BusinessAdvisoryCouncil

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carolynscamper · 3 years

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Riding this wave til the end

I’ve been working on the camper for about 4 weeks now after a 4 month break. I realized early on that I can’t work on the camper if it’s under 50 degrees so I pushed to get the fiberglass and paint done before closing down for the winter.

Now I’m back and I’ve spent the last 4 weeks worried about the tail and marker lights. I had to install and wire the brand new tail and marker lights and I’d never done any electrical work before. The first hurdle was finding the time to wire the camper. Youtube tutorials said it should take 30 minutes to an hour to wire a trailer. I expected it to take me even longer because I needed drill holes to feed the wires in and out of the camper. I also had to make a wiring map to reference throughout the process. In the end it took me 3-4 hours to finish and when I plugged the camper into our SUV nothing lit up. This was the second hurdle.

That was hard. Because I had no idea how to figure out why it didn’t light. I guessed that either my map was wrong (it wasn’t) or that my connections weren’t secure enough (they weren’t). So I called my mechanic. He came out and did a free look over and confirmed my suspicions. Everything was wired correctly, I just needs special adapters and connectors to complete the circuit. 2 weeks later, he came back and secured everything. Even though all the wires were in the right place and matched up perfectly, the connectors required a lot attention to detail and it took him another 3.5 hours to finish. When we plugged the camper into the SUV, it lit up!

I don’t know the last time I squealed with so much joy. Until this point, I’d spent so much time second guessing this project. I thought I was in over my head. I thought the lights would never work. I again wondered if I should just sell it. But now I am ready to finish. I’m riding this excitement wave until the end. At this point I estimate 2-3 weeks until it is camping ready. Maybe a few more weeks to be “done” (decorating, etc). The end it in sight. I can’t believe it.

Here are some photos of the current interior. While waiting to get the lights working, I filled some wall patches, added some waterproofing to the interior cardboard, installed the ceiling panels, finished the bunk bed structure, made progress on the pop top, and cleaned up the door frame.

#carolynscamper #camperrenovation #camperbuild #diycamper #optoutdoors #camping #vanlife #blackvanlife #outdoorafro #vintagecamper #traveltrailer #camper

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susandoram · 3 years

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It’s my website about my solo round the world cycle tour

#cycling #cycletouring #cyclearoundtheworld #bicycletouringlife #bicycletouring #blackgirlsdobike #blackcyclist #blackgirlmagic #wedoittoo #negritudeoutdoor #outdoorafro #womenwhotravel #womenwhoexplore #womenintheoutdoors #womeninadventure

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trekkingestilodevida · 3 years

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🔺Por @negritudeoutdoor Um Victor no mato é um Victor bem feliz 🍃😌 @victoryan.sm Seleção por @jorgeafonso.oficial ___________________________________ ↟ Preserve ╳ Natureza ↟ www.trekkingestilodevida.com.br Compartilhe sua aventura com #trekkingestilodevida . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. #orgulhonegro #vidasnegrasimportam #levanteonegro #pretosnotopo #blackpower #montanhismo #igualdade #antiracista #escalda #empoderar #aoarlivre #outdoors #adventure #outdoorslife #diversifyoutdoors #melaninbasecamp #adventure #explore #exploremore #outdoorAfro #prestasnotopo #ciclismo #bike #vidaaoarlivre #esporte #negrosnoesporte (em Trilhas Floresta da Tijuca) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMhIWDjJ-id/?igshid=1ljhg788cz22h

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brownkidsliving · 6 years

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But, like, why though? The John Muir Trail x Brownkids

For everyone who’s just joining us, Roe & E here, two brown folks living their liberation right now. We’ve decided next year we’re hiking the John Muir Trail, a 221-mile section of the Pacific Crest Trail, and I thought it might be cool to interview the mastermind behind this big feat, E. Johnson. I was curious about what the hell this has to do with minimalism and, like, why would we do this in the first place?

Q: What do you think about the stereotype, “Black people don’t camp” and what does that mean to you?

A: Well, I think it’s like every other stereotype. It’s short-sighted and unrealistic. It’s basically saying Black people don’t because black people can’t, when really black people don’t until black people do.

((shakes head)) I don’t buy into stereotypes in general. We’re too expansive to be limited.

Q: Okay, so, in the past, you might have laughed and described yourself as “indoorsy”. The John Muir Trail is so…not that. Why this trail and what put you on about it? Why the change of heart?

A: I didn’t like the idea of limiting myself. Especially when I see so many more possibilities than I do limitations. I actually saw a documentary about it called, “Mile. Mile and a Half.” and the views that were captured were pretty awe-inspiring. And the idea of it being so accessible and so shared by those in the group made it seem that much more endearing and it sparked my curiosity. So, after a lot more page searches and video-watchings, the possibilities far outweighed any potential reason for self-limitation.

Q: Okay, I can see that. So, to you, what does thru-hiking have to do with minimalism?

A: This is actually a sectional hike. A thru-hike is a long-distance trail, end-to-end, within a single hiking season. So, [ even though the JMT is 211-miles long } it doesn’t go from one country to another [ Mexico to Canada ]. Even still, it forces you to be intentional with every item you feel you need and want. It forces you to prioritize the value something has for you.

If I had to carry all the things I really value, what would I choose? What would I bring? And that forces me to really dig deep and hone in on what makes something valuable in my life. It forces me to ask the big questions.

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Ha, well, that’s kind of cool to know. It takes two to tango this trail, so, E’s got a few questions to ask me next. Have some questions you’d like him to ask? Go to the top righthand corner and message them to us! They might show up on his interview.

#outdoorafro #thru hike #john muir trail #yosemite #yosemite valley #pacific crest trail #section hikers #blackpeoplehike #blackpeoplecamp #blackminimalists #blackminimalism #interview #seekingsimplicity

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mountainmic · 2 years

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Bask in it! Learning to relish in the small victories and moments in life, not just the extremes. ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #believe #blackpeoplehike #blackpeoplewhohike #diversifyoutdoors #hike #hikelife #hiker #hiking #hikingadventures #hikinglife #hikingtrails #mindset #monday #mondaymood #mondaymorning #mondaymotivation #mondaymotivationsivation #mondayvibes #motivationalquotes #nationalpark #nationalparks #outdoorafro #purpose #purposedrivenlife #purposeful #selflove #utah #wehiketoo #zion #zionnationalpark (at Zion Canyon National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfVIWk_p6uQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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urbancampweekend · 6 years

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Video 2 of 3... our girls are ‘bout it! #BlackGirlMagic #Bangkok * * * * * * #nomadness #blackgirlstraveltoo #travelingwhileblack #blackadventuristas #blacktravelistas #workhardtravelwell #blackgirlstravel #blackpackers #blacktravelista #weworktotravel #travelingwithmelanin #sistersandsuitcases #browngirlstravel #outdoorafro #blacktravelhackers #passportvalid #blackwanderlust #blackgirlsintl #blacktravelfeed #urbanexcursionweekend #urbancampweekend #urbancruiseweekend #melaninmajority (at Chinatown Yaowarach ไชน่าทาวน์ เยาวราช)

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whitnei-writes · 4 years

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”I can't pretend to be perfect. Or fit into some made-up role. But, I can make the hand I'm dealt work... If I decide to never fold. They say the higher that you climb, the further when you take the dive.... But I don't know how to never try at all. So cheers to the fall.” Andrea Day on Autumn Days 🚀💃🏾🕴🏾🎧💪🏾 . . 🎧: ”Cheers to the Fall” by @andradaymusic . . 📷: iPhone 7+ . . 🧠: The fall has come and gone and winter is here. It really went fast. I'm so happy with so many aspects of my life but there are still so many struggles. I guess the peace comes from knowing that there will always be troubles. Man. But cheers to the damn Fall. These have been good months. Solid days. Full of growth and blessings. Love the way the red leaves dominate this shot. . . #autumnvibes🍁 #hikeatl #hikega #hikersofig #hikergirl #blackgirlhikes #outdoorenthusiast #outdoorafro #outdoorafroatl #optoutside #unlikelyhikers #outsideisfree #theoutsiders #andraday #andradayonanautumnday #lovemusic #loveoutdoors #lovelife #hikeeveryday #hikeup #lookup #lookuptosky (at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/B51nC9VFN9x/?igshid=13xik6gz4j8ga

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treilhed-blog · 6 years

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Arizona [h o t] Springs. #optoutside #outdoorafro

#optoutside #outdoorafro

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carolynscamper · 3 years

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I have never spent so much time correcting mistakes

November 1, 2020

Early in the building process, I made a comment about respecting the craftsmanship of seasoned builders. That has never rang more true than right now.

About 10 days ago the camper was completely primed and painted. But all of the cosmetic imperfections that I thought would be covered by the paint job looked worse. I was so upset. How could this happen when I spent SO much time filling and sanding before I painted? (1) Lack of experience working with fiberglass finishes (2) hard to see problem areas with between layers of fiberglass and filler (3) garage lighting (4) wanting to reach my October 31 goal.

I thought about selling it (again). I considered just painting the whole thing black. I tried to convince myself it didn’t look that bad (it did). None of these would work for me. My only option was to find all the patience I had to sand it down, fill the areas I missed, laminate it with another thin coat of fiberglass with silicone additive, and repaint it. I was and still am heartbroken but thankful the problem was fixable.

I’ve never sanded so much in my life. I’ve spent between 30-90 minutes sanding everyday for the past 10 days. My garage is a complete mess. I bought a freaking shop vac. I am about 4 weeks behind schedule now and I definitely don’t have a camp ready camper like I thought I would. But... The shell looks amazing. So much better than before. So much smoother and stronger. Definitely worth the time. Because if I continued pouring time and energy into this project with the disappointment I had, I would've probably just trashed it.

I have a few more areas to address but I am on track to have it painted in the next few days. I am so eager to get the windows and doors installed.

A photo of the door, pop top and camper completely primed with all the imperfections glaring at me. The front could use the most attention but will be the least seen so I started my cosmetic attention the the rear and sides.

After painting, I sanded it back down to even and fill.

Close up of the shell after sanding. You can see the texture of the cardboard, which was something I didn’t expect or like. Even though it’s not completely flat at this point, all of the texture went away after going back over it with epoxy resin.

The shell was significantly smoother after another layer of epoxy resin. You can still see some of the streak and brush marks but that will be sanded down before applying the primer and paint.

#carolynscamper #camperrenovation #camperbuild #diycamper #diycaravan #optoutdoors #camping #vanlife #blackvanlife #outdoorafro #vintagecamper #traveltrailer #camper #caravan

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susandoram · 3 years

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November is #nanowrimo. National Novel Writing Month. Thanks to encouragement from @marzy_maryam and Jo. I've been spending the past few months writing about my 2 1/2 years cycle tour around the world. I've so far spewed up 70k words, I'm hoping to use NaNoWriMo to keep me motivated and make the words more coherent. #thisisgoingtotakealongtime #iamwriting #blackcyclist #blackgirlsdobike #cycletouring #surlybikes #surlylonghaultrucker #cyclearoundtheworld #wccg_uk #wedoittoo #outdoors #nomadlife #nomad #negritudeoutdoor #outdoorafro #bicycletouring #bicycletouringlife #bicycletouringgear #oneeyeselfie https://www.instagram.com/p/CG5VKfjFg4P/?igshid=ydygb2zamdnj

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