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Thank You for NINE Years
We have an important announcement, but first, in gratitude: Thank you for reading… since Gale launched the blog in 2014 with a dream of creating a space where exploration was encouraged, and creative work and expression inspired by time outdoors and on the move could find a home (here and in two books published by Chronicle Books ). Thank you for sharing… your words, stories, and artwork with us. We’ve been proud to publish the writing, artwork, photography, interviews, essays, poems, guides, and more, from nearly a thousand (or more) contributors in the past nine years. Your stories help show
Jul 19, 2023
Episode 218: Endless Curiosity (The Last Episode)
This is the last episode of She Explores. In it, we say farewell, reflect on endings, and invite past guests of the show to share the lessons they’ve learned in the outdoors over the last few years. Through these women’s stories, we’re reminded how important it is to have the space we need to show up as ourselves when we’re spending time outside — and why curiosity make it all possible. Thank you to everyone who has touched the show over the years: the listeners, our guests, our collaborators, and our advertisers. It’s been an honor to hold your stories. Be sure to read this blog post if you w
Jul 19, 2023
GIVEAWAY: Win a pair of Danner Mountain 600 hiking boots!
Enter here for a chance to win a pair of Danner Mountain 600 hiking boots! Catching up with friends on the trail is THE best. It makes for the best conversations and always results in the best stories. And don’t even get us started on the post-trail snacks. Inspired by decades of legendary hiking boots and crafted in partnership with Vibram, the Danner Mountain 600 hiking boots provide unparalleled grip on wet and dry trail conditions. So you can focus on time with the people and places that mean the most to you. We’re excited to be hosting another Danner giveaway this weekend to provide a luc
May 12, 2023