Camping Noire Magazine

These cooler nights are a telltale sign that summer is coming to a close but don't dare think that means we're going inside.  Look at all the outdoor camping, hiking, and events currently on the calendar to welcome Fall! Kayaking on the Canal When: Sat, September 10 at 10a Where: Princeton, NJ REGISTER Write + Release Full Moon Sister Circle When: Sat, September 10 at 7:30p Where: Perth Amboy Waterfront, NJ REGISTER Monthly Goddess Hike (September) When: Sun, September 25 at 8:45a Where: Hillsborough Township, NJ REGISTER And there's more to celebrate as we head into October, including The Final Campfire, so head to the Eventbrite Registration Dashboard to reserve your spot and catch us outside!!

August 22nd kicks off  #BlackInNationalParksWeek , an event week created by Nicole Jackson (@blackinnpsweek) to amplify and celebrate everyday Black people visiting U.S. national parks! (reposted via @blackinnpsweek Instagram) "This year's theme is "EXPLORE MORE!" If you are seeking, planning, or celebrating an adventure (past, present, or future), this is the week for you! If you've done fun outdoor activities (hiking, photography, birding, camping, etc.), this week is for you! If you've sought healing and joy, this week is also for you!" Head over to Instagram to get live updates on the week's festivities, but as of today, this is what's in store for the week: Monday (8/22) #WeOutHere   #BlackInNationalParks Introduce yourself, share where you’ve been, and build community. Tuesday (8/23) #TravelLove   #TipTuesday What modes of transportation get you to national parks? Share tips on how you can enhance your experiences. Wednesday (8/24) #Picture

Since launching Camping Noire in 2019, I've become acquainted with the stories of many melanated groups, individuals, and organizations doing their thing in these outdoor spaces.   And it's only fitting that I share these beautiful, inspiring humans with you, so it's exciting AF to publish this first post and officially present Black Faces, Green Spaces .   Created in homage to my mantra that "representation matters," you can expect that every area of outdoor recreation that is being conquered by a woman, man, or child who identifies as Black, Caribbean Black, Indigenous, and everything in between will be amplified somewhere in these pages.   The campfire is high. The tea is hot.   The chairs have been set out, and all are welcome.