Andrew's deep connection with nature began during a childhood visit to his grandmother's village in Ghana. It was there that he learned to appreciate the many facets of the outdoors—not just as a playground, but as a vital source of food, water, shelter, and wellness. This early reverence for nature has stayed with him throughout his life.

For Evelynn Escobar, nature wasn't always second nature. Now, as the founder of Hike Clerb, she aims to equip Black, Indigenous, women of color with the tools, resources and experiences they need to collectively heal in nature.

For Steffen Jean-Pierre, introducing more Black people to the outdoors has been something of a lifelong goal. As a member and self-proclaimed "guru" at Camp Yoshi, he is able to connect with others who also share the same commitment to reclaiming space in nature.

Mikelina ("Mickey") Belaineh, shares her deep and shifting experience with the outdoors in the latest Field Notes. Growing up in Texas among an extended Ethiopian family, they were surrounded by open air and afforded the space to fully enjoy it.

Grace Ban is something of a renaissance woman. Designphile, social expert, and fashion guru, she's got so much variety on her resume you'd wonder when the creative juices ever take a beat.

Thembi Hanify is irrevocably trans-Atlantic. Hailing from Australia, the graphic designer and founder of the surf zine, she's become a champion to diversify the sport that's synonymous with white culture - surfing.

For artist and doula, Akua, and her music-executive partner, Jimmy, the great outdoors act as a place for grounding, rejuvenation and inspiration -- especially so during the pandemic.