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Welcome
Previous Festivals
Get Outside Guide
About Us
The Company
Mission
Together
August 24, 2021
Get Outside
Sarah Knapp
Biking the 19-mile Jamaica Bay Greenway

A dream since the 1980's - Jamaica Bay Greenway now exists for both cyclists & pedestrians to explore.

Biking the 19-mile Jamaica Bay Greenway
August 1, 2021
OutdoorFest
A Guide to Your Best Summer in the Rockaways

You've all heard about the Rockaways, now it's time to actual go! 

A Guide to Your Best Summer in the Rockaways
October 12, 2019
Get Outside
OutdoorFest
Finding Fall Foliage at Gertrudes Nose in the ...

Best Bet for Fall Foliage? Get to the Gunks for hiking, views, apples, colors, and more! 

Finding Fall Foliage at Gertrudes Nose in the Shawangunks
April 28, 2019
Get Outside
OutdoorFest
3 Reasons You Need to Explore the Greenbelt ...

Why are we so in love with the Staten Island Greenbelt? Here are the top three reasons why you need to explore NYCS largest forest preserve this summer. 

3 Reasons You Need to Explore the Greenbelt This Summer
March 19, 2019
Tips & Tricks
Audrey Larkin
5 Ways to get in Shape for Spring Paddling

Five full body exercises to hit the rapids or other spring activities 

5 Ways to get in Shape for Spring Paddling
OutdoorFest
September 8, 2014
Get Outside

NYC's Last Natural Forest: Inwood Hill Park

OutdoorFest
September 8, 2014
Get Outside
NYC's Last Natural Forest: Inwood Hill Park

Located at the end of the A line in the northernmost tip of Manhattan, Inwood Hill Park comprises the largest remaining natural forest in Manhattan. 

Tagged: parks, NYC, NYCparks, parkstag, hiking

OutdoorFest
September 4, 2014

#TBT: Camping in a Climbing Gym

OutdoorFest
September 4, 2014
#TBT: Camping in a Climbing Gym

Sleeping on portaledges, climbing by headlamp... it's all in a night's work at the Cliffs recent sleepover!

Tagged: climb

OutdoorFest
September 3, 2014

Events: 9/3 - 9/9

OutdoorFest
September 3, 2014
Events: 9/3 - 9/9

Bikes, kayaks & apiaries! 

Tagged: weekly

OutdoorFest
August 28, 2014
OutdoorFest 2014

OutdoorFest Begins by Bike!

OutdoorFest
August 28, 2014
OutdoorFest 2014
OutdoorFest Begins by Bike!

OutdoorFest's first official event was a commuter ride with CitiBike and Transportation Alternatives. Special guest: Councilman Robert Cornegy.

Tagged: bike

OutdoorFest
August 27, 2014
Weekly

Events: 8/27 - 31

OutdoorFest
August 27, 2014
Weekly
Events: 8/27 - 31

Tugboat racing, rock climbing for entreprenuers, a surf-a-thon and more in #OutdoorNYC

Tagged: weekly

OutdoorFest
August 12, 2014
Weekly

Paddle, surf, sand sculptures + more

OutdoorFest
August 12, 2014
Weekly
Paddle, surf, sand sculptures + more

Events from 8/12-18. This week's curated list includes sports, films, and fundraisers! 

Tagged: weekly

OutdoorFest
July 29, 2014

Events: 7/30-8/4

OutdoorFest
July 29, 2014
Events: 7/30-8/4

This week: kayaking, canoeing, biking, orienteering, foraging, and a city-wide block party! 

Tagged: weekly

OutdoorFest
July 22, 2014

Mappy Hour at Best Made 7/21

OutdoorFest
July 22, 2014
Mappy Hour at Best Made 7/21

Maps, popcorn, beer... what could be better? 

Tagged: bike, mappyhour

OutdoorFest
July 21, 2014

Events: 7/21 - 7/28

OutdoorFest
July 21, 2014
Events: 7/21 - 7/28

Yoga, bike rides, fundraisers, and night paddling! 

OutdoorFest
July 17, 2014

Trip Report: Camping in Brooklyn

OutdoorFest
July 17, 2014
Trip Report: Camping in Brooklyn

Camping in Brooklyn: the best way to spend your Friday night. Trip Report from Night 1 of OutdoorFest 2014.

Tagged: parks, Camping, Brooklyn, OutdoorFest, getoutside

OutdoorFest
July 16, 2014

Events: 7/16 - 7/21

OutdoorFest
July 16, 2014
Events: 7/16 - 7/21

NYC Surf Week, boatbuilding for climate change, Mappy Hour & more! 

Tagged: weekly

OutdoorFest
July 15, 2014

#VolunteerFest by Loomstate

OutdoorFest
July 15, 2014
#VolunteerFest by Loomstate

You are what you wear... or at least what you wear defines part of who you are. This year, we were lucky to have all cotton, sustainable t-shirt's for our staff by Loomstate Organic

Tagged: loomstate

OutdoorFest
July 14, 2014
Tips & Tricks, Get Outside

Explore New York City Parks

OutdoorFest
July 14, 2014
Tips & Tricks, Get Outside
Explore New York City Parks

Want to explore the local parks more? This morning Curbed published a great, interactive map highlighting some "hidden" parks to explore. 

Tagged: Resource, map, guide, parks

OutdoorFest
July 8, 2014

Events: 7/8 - 7/13

OutdoorFest
July 8, 2014
Events: 7/8 - 7/13

Party with sailors, learn backcountry cooking, and watch a cardboard kayak competition - all in #OutdoorNYC

Tagged: weekly

OutdoorFest
July 3, 2014

Skype Moment: Mission 31 at The Explorers Club

OutdoorFest
July 3, 2014
Skype Moment: Mission 31 at The Explorers Club

Skype asked us to submit a blog post about our "moment" of connectivity. On June 7th, we were lucky enough to have 40 minutes to talk with explorer Fabien Cousteau and his team during Mission 31. 

Tagged: exploration

OutdoorFest
July 1, 2014

OutdoorFest by The New Yorker

OutdoorFest
July 1, 2014
OutdoorFest by The New Yorker

Thanks to cartoonist Bob Eckstein for his amazing drawings in the New Yorker yesterday. Enjoy - OutdoorFest in cartoons.

Tagged: OutdoorFest, reading

OutdoorFest
July 1, 2014

Events: 7/1 - 7/7

OutdoorFest
July 1, 2014
Events: 7/1 - 7/7

Paddle, yoga, stargazing, biking and trail work - enjoy NYC while the crowds leave! 

Tagged: weekly

OutdoorFest
June 26, 2014

Community Guide Part II

OutdoorFest
June 26, 2014
Community Guide Part II

Too many great partners to fit into one post... so here's our next installment!

Tagged: guide, community

OutdoorFest
June 25, 2014

Events: 6/25 - 6/29

OutdoorFest
June 25, 2014
Events: 6/25 - 6/29

Learn about logs, backcountry cooking, kayaking, fishing, parkour, and bicycle culture this week in #OutdoorNYC 

Tagged: weekly

OutdoorFest
June 24, 2014
Tips & Tricks

11 Outdoors Hacks for City Dwellers

OutdoorFest
June 24, 2014
Tips & Tricks
11 Outdoors Hacks for City Dwellers

So you live in the city and love the outdoors eh? Here are eleven tips to help us urban­ites get outside more often.

Tagged: tips, guide

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