OutdoorFest Productions

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
July 13, 2015
Get Outside

Open Water Swimming off Coney Island

OutdoorFest
July 13, 2015
Get Outside
Open Water Swimming off Coney Island

For New Yorkers who are allergic to chlorine or don't want to be indoors anymore: ocean swim team. 

Tagged: 30days, Brooklyn, swimming, NYC

OutdoorFest
July 12, 2015
Get Outside

Camping at Floyd Bennett Field

OutdoorFest
July 12, 2015
Get Outside
Camping at Floyd Bennett Field

Camping in Brooklyn? It's easy! 

Tagged: 30days, Brooklyn, Camping, NewYorkersCanCamp, NYC, Gateway NPS

OutdoorFest
July 12, 2015

Quick Guide to Gateway National Recreation Area

OutdoorFest
July 12, 2015
Quick Guide to Gateway National Recreation Area

Turns out NYC is at the center of one of the top 10 most visited National Park recreation areas in the country. 

Tagged: 30days, Rockaway, Gateway NPS

Sarah Knapp
July 10, 2015

9th Day in Rockaway: An Urban Farm Experience

Sarah Knapp
July 10, 2015
9th Day in Rockaway: An Urban Farm Experience

A farm to table (when the tables are actually on the farm) dinner 

Tagged: 30days, Rockaway

OutdoorFest
July 9, 2015

8th Day in Rockaway: Exploring Rockaway Community Park

OutdoorFest
July 9, 2015
8th Day in Rockaway: Exploring Rockaway Community Park

Rockaway Community Park - a warning

Tagged: 30days, Rockaway

OutdoorFest
July 8, 2015

7th Day in Rockaway: how surfing creates community

OutdoorFest
July 8, 2015
7th Day in Rockaway: how surfing creates community

Some insight from locals on how sport and community interact 

Tagged: 30days, Rockaway

OutdoorFest
July 7, 2015
Get Outside

Daily Yoga on the Beach

OutdoorFest
July 7, 2015
Get Outside
Daily Yoga on the Beach

Donation based yoga on the beach, every day.

Tagged: 30days, Rockaway, NYC, beach

OutdoorFest
July 7, 2015
Weekly

7/7-7/11 #OutdoorNYC Events

OutdoorFest
July 7, 2015
Weekly
7/7-7/11 #OutdoorNYC Events

Our weekly list of awesome NYC-based outdoor adventure events is back! 

OutdoorFest
July 6, 2015

5th Day in Rockaway: How to navigate non-outdoorsy friends

OutdoorFest
July 6, 2015
5th Day in Rockaway: How to navigate non-outdoorsy friends

For those of us who can't sit still

Tagged: 30days, Rockaway

Sarah Knapp
July 5, 2015
Get Outside

Kayaking the Jamaica Bay Salt Marsh

Sarah Knapp
July 5, 2015
Get Outside
Kayaking the Jamaica Bay Salt Marsh

Kayak to the Salt Marsh in Jamaica Bay with Sebago Canoe Club

Tagged: 30days, Rockaway, Paddling, NYC, National Parks, Gateway NPS

Sarah Knapp
July 4, 2015

3rd Day in Rockaway: Running on the new boardwalk

Sarah Knapp
July 4, 2015
3rd Day in Rockaway: Running on the new boardwalk

Running a new location 

Tagged: 30days, Rockaway

Sarah Knapp
July 3, 2015
Tips & Tricks

Guide to Surfing in Rockaway for Beginners

Sarah Knapp
July 3, 2015
Tips & Tricks
Guide to Surfing in Rockaway for Beginners

One of the most surprising parts of NYC? There's a vibrant surf culture here.

Tagged: 30days, Rockaway

OutdoorFest
July 3, 2015

Outdoorsy Staycation in New York City

OutdoorFest
July 3, 2015
Outdoorsy Staycation in New York City

Staying in NYC this weekend? Here are recommendations for outdoor adventures in all five boroughs. #Staycation2015

Tagged: NYC

Sarah Knapp
July 2, 2015

1st Day in Rockaway: Public Transit

Sarah Knapp
July 2, 2015
1st Day in Rockaway: Public Transit

One of the most unique things about Rockaway is that it's got great access to public transit. Today I explore the morning commute. 

Tagged: 30days, Rockaway

Sarah Knapp
July 1, 2015

A preamble.

Sarah Knapp
July 1, 2015
A preamble.

What does it mean to live in the city and love the outdoors? OutdoorFest founder Sarah Knapp challenges herself to bring this balance to the next level by moving to Rockaway Beach, Queens for one month. What changes? What stays the same? Follow the journey here.

Tagged: 30days, Rockaway

OutdoorFest
June 26, 2015

OutdoorFest's TripPix Photo book!

OutdoorFest
June 26, 2015
OutdoorFest's TripPix Photo book!

Our official festival photo book has arrived! 

OutdoorFest
June 24, 2015

Who's the winner?

OutdoorFest
June 24, 2015
Who's the winner?

Hundreds of photos submitted... but only one winner. Is it you? Join Mappy Hour tonight to find out! 

Sarah Knapp
June 12, 2015

That time OutdoorFest 2015 happened.

Sarah Knapp
June 12, 2015
That time OutdoorFest 2015 happened.

A quick reflection on OutdoorFest 2015

OutdoorFest
June 5, 2015

Press Release: NYC's First Outdoor Recreation Expo

OutdoorFest
June 5, 2015

Sunday is our expo and final party

OutdoorFest
June 4, 2015

Pro-climber: Ashima Shiraishi

OutdoorFest
June 4, 2015
Pro-climber: Ashima Shiraishi

Who is the 14 year old female "Spider Girl" everyone is talking about?

Tagged: climb, ashima, clifbar

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