Sunday Blog

Sunday Blog

Embracing Non-PFAS DWR Coatings

Embracing Non-PFAS DWR Coatings

Embracing Non-PFAS DWR Coatings At Sunday Afternoons, we are passionate about outdoor adventure and are dedicated to taking care of the places that allow us to explore, stretch our limits, and of course, have fun....

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Safe Skin

Safe Skin

SAFE SKIN OUTDOORS Written by Guest Author Sarah Schram, MD August 3rd, 2023 Fresh air, sunshine, and adventure keep us happy, healthy, and challenged. But to truly stay healthy, we need to stay protected too....

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Hiker Hosts - Barney Mann

Hiker Hosts - Barney Mann

Author of Journeys North, historian, trail host, and thru-hiker Barney Mann shares his experiences and the magic of hiking the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail (PCT).” Designated a National Scenic Trail in 1968, the Pacific Crest...

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New Beginnings

New Beginnings

The New Year brings new beginnings, as people across the globe make resolutions to improve their lives. Achieving physical excellence at any level requires effort and commitment. But getting in shape doesn’t have to be...

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Tackling Climate Change Head On

Tackling Climate Change Head On

TACKLING CLIMATE CHANGE HEAD ON Sunday Afternoons was born out of a love of spending time outdoors with family—in any kind of weather. Increasingly, the places we love are at risk from climate change, and...

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Feeling Stressed? Take a Hike!

Feeling Stressed? Take a Hike!

Feeling stressed? Take a hike! Dealing with anxiety is hard. But spending time outside is healing. I love hiking, camping, and other outdoor activities. For me, they’re more than just a good time. They’re natural...

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Extra Daylight = Extra Adventures

Extra Daylight = Extra Adventures

The summer solstice, the longest day of the year, brings extra hours of sunlight in the northern hemisphere, and that means more chances for fun outdoors. With the sun reaching its highest point in the...

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Don't Forget to Play Outside!

Don't Forget to Play Outside!

Summer was made for outdoor play, and kids know how to do it best. That’s why we’ve gathered some easy tips and tricks to make this summer the best yet for the whole family.

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This Is My Sunday

This Is My Sunday

SUNDAY AFTERNOONSAMBASSADORS Ashlyn Robinson @idontakepictures Petaluma, CA Sundays to me is a time to reflect on the previous week before going into the next! I spend most of my time reflecting at the beach and...

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7 Simple Things You Can Do to Celebrate Earth Day… Every Day

7 Simple Things You Can Do to Celebrate Earth Day… Every Day

7 Simple Things You Can Do to Celebrate Earth Day … Every Day We’re all about tapping into that Sunday feeling every day. Whether we’re chasing the sunrise or sunset on our local trails, opting...

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Love Letter to Mother Nature

Love Letter to Mother Nature

LOVE LETTER TOMOTHER NATURE Roses are red. Violets are blue. No matter the weather, I will always love you! But let’s be real. Roses fade, violets aren’t actually blue,and you already know rain, snow, and...

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2112 Miles, 119 Days, 100% Adventure, Purpose & Passion

2112 Miles, 119 Days, 100% Adventure, Purpose & Passion

2,112 MILES119 DAYS,100% ADVENTURE,PURPOSE & PASSION Katie Visco is no stranger to a challenge. In 2009 she became the 2nd woman and 13th overall to run solo across the United States covering 3,132 miles from...

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Healthy Winter Skin

Healthy Winter Skin

HEALTHYWINTER SKIN Written by Guest Author Matthew W. Beal, MD, Medical Director, and Co-owner of Pima Dermatology Healthy skin is an important part of a proactive self-care routine, especially when you love to get outside...

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Discovery Project: Frozen Flowers

Discovery Project: Frozen Flowers

FROZENFLOWERS Written by Guest Author Tracy Jones June 24th, 2021 Kids love to explore and guest blogger Tracy Jones has another fun, easy activity to encourage kids to learn about and appreciate the flora and...

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Finding the Right Pace

Finding the Right Pace

As a runner, I view life like an ultramarathon. In order to make it to the finish line, and have some fun along the way, it’s important to keep a manageable and consistent pace. In...

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Discovery Project: Eggshell Seedlings

Discovery Project: Eggshell Seedlings

EGGSHELLSEEDLINGS Written by Guest Author Tracy Jones June 24th, 2021 Guest blogger Tracy Jones is back with another easy, engaging activity to encourage kids to explore the flora and fauna of the natural world. Eggshell...

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Learning & Growing Outdoors

Learning & Growing Outdoors

LEARNING ANDGROWING OUTDOORS Written by Guest Author Anna Sharratt June 9th, 2021 Guest blogger Anna Sharratt is the Executive Director of Free Forest School, an organization working to empower caregivers to get outside with their...

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Regrow Plants from Scraps

Regrow Plants from Scraps

READY, SET, GROW! March 25th, 2021 In the absence of our regularly scheduled outdoor travel and adventure this year, we’re on the hunt for clever, resourceful, and easy ways to stay healthy and have fun....

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Portugal Field Report

Portugal Field Report

FIELD REPORT-PORTUGAL By Jenn Byrne for Sunday Afternoons Portugal, specifically the Azores Islands, stole my heart. Immediately, I fell in love with the landscape on the island of Flores, filled with waterfalls as far as...

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Pinecone Discovery Project

Pinecone Discovery Project

PINECONE DISCOVERYPROJECT FOR KIDS Written by Guest Author Tracy Jones March 11th, 2021 Whether you find yourself looking for inspiration while sheltering-at-home with young children or creative new ways to encourage kids of all ages...

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Healthy Ecosystems

Healthy Ecosystems

HEALTHYECOSYSTEMS The Pantanos de Centla is a 17,200 sq. km. (6,600 sq. mi.) tropical swamp ecosystem in the southern Mexico states of Tabasco and Campeche which includes seasonally-flooded forests and wetlands. Because of its size...

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Dolomites Field Report

Dolomites Field Report

FIELD REPORT-THE DOLOMITES Written by Jenn Byrne for Sunday Afternoons Where do I begin describing the immense beauty that is the Dolomites? The Dolomites are a mountain range located in northeastern Italy. Before this trip,...

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Ireland Field Report

Ireland Field Report

FIELD REPORT-IRELAND By Jenn Byrne for Sunday Afternoons Inis Mór is one of the Aran Islands, a collection of islands off the west coast of Ireland in County Galway. The 845 locals primarily speak Irish,...

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Discovery Project: Bee Water Station

Discovery Project: Bee Water Station

HONEY BEEWATERING STATION Written by Guest Author Tracy Jones April 20th, 2021 It’s spring and guest blogger Tracy Jones has another fun and easy activity to encourage kids to learn about and appreciate the flora...

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Family Friendly Road Trips

Family Friendly Road Trips

FAMILY-FRIENDLYROAD TRIP TIPS Written By Michelle Gigger September 1, 2019 Planning a family-friendly road trip is exciting and fun. Imagining the places you’ll see, the beautiful photos you’ll take, and daydreaming about the precious family...

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Virtual Tours

Virtual Tours

VIRTUAL TOURS COVID-19 Silver Linings: Virtual Tours of Your Favorite National Gems These days when we’re all spending far more time at home than ever before, it can feel disappointing to miss out on our...

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Iceland Field Report

Iceland Field Report

FIELD REPORT-ICELAND Written by Jenn Byrne for Sunday Afternoons September 21st, 2018 Yes, Iceland does live up to all the hype! We spent two glorious weeks circumnavigating this beautiful island in the winter and that...

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Bug-Free Protection

Bug-Free Protection

BUG-FREEPROTECTION Introducing three new ways to keep insects at bay! Our new Bug-Free Adventure and Charter Hats offer odorless and invisible insect repellent protection with EPA-registered No Fly Zone® technology. Applied to the main body...

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Coloring Pages

Coloring Pages

CUSTOMIZED COLORINGPAGES FOR CRAZY TIMES Written by Guest Author Courtney Larsen May 18th, 2020 During this strange time, innovative companies are thinking of creative ways to engage with and give back to their communities. Sunday...

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Pollinator Collection

Pollinator Collection

THE POLLINATORCOLLECTION A portion of the proceeds from our sales of the Pollinator Collection will go toward supporting Bee Girl, working to educate and inspire communities to conserve bees, their flowers, and our countryside. Featuring...

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Charter Collection

Charter Collection

THE CHARTERHAT COLLECTION With a distinctive Charter profile and features that travelers require, these styles have a range of features to fit any adventure. From added ventilation and breathability in the Charter Breeze, to lightweight...

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Movies to Bring Your Love of the Outdoors Indoors

Movies to Bring Your Love of the Outdoors Indoors

16 MOVIES TO BRING YOURLOVE OF THE OUTDOORS INDOORS During this strange and unprecedented time, we want to help you maintain your spirit, passion, and curiosity for adventure while spending more time indoors. To help...

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New Zealand Field Report

New Zealand Field Report

FIELD REPORT-NEW ZEALAND New Zealand has no shortage of activities and variety in landscapes, and boy did we cover some ground in order to accomplish as much as we could in the five weeks we...

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Protect Our Winters

Protect Our Winters

PROTECT OUR WINTERS Low-Carbon Lifestyle As a supporting partner of Protect Our Winters (POW), a non-profit organization committed to finding systemic solutions to climate change, we’re inspired by the work so many passionate people do...

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Featured Artist

Featured Artist

FEATURED ARTIST Featured Artist: Dan Fredman Designer, illustrator, photographer, and lover of the great outdoors, Dan Fredman has spent his life following his curiosity and passion for creating. He lives in Portland, Oregon, where he...

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Recycled Styles

Recycled Styles

RECYCLED STYLES Family-owned for over 25 years, our mission is to enhance everyday adventure with durable, stylish, feature-rich hats that look as good as they feel. As outdoor lovers, we are not only committed to...

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Under One Big Sky

Under One Big Sky

Five Stellar Places to Enjoy One Big Sky From the land around us to the skies above, our inspiration comes from where we live, work and play. We support groups conserving natural wonder and improving...

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What Your Adventure Hat Says About You

What Your Adventure Hat Says About You

WHAT YOUR ADVENTURE HATSAYS ABOUT YOU Written by Malee Baker Oot for RootsRated in partnership with Sunday Afternoons. April 26TH, 2019 From the slot canyons of the Southwest to the snow-capped summits of the High...

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Running Across Australia with Katie Visco

Running Across Australia with Katie Visco

RUNNING ACROSSAUSTRALIA WITHKATIE VISCO Written By Katie Visco August 15, 2019 Saying Yes to Fear Katie was both 2nd youngest and the 13th woman to run solo across the United States Running Across Australia with...

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7 Ways to Respect the Mountains

7 Ways to Respect the Mountains

7 WAYS TO RESPECTTHE MOUNTAINS We’re always looking for opportunities to partner with organizations doing important work in the world. We signed on with the UIAA (Union Internationale des Associations d’Alpinisme) Respect the Mountains (RtM)...

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The Adventure Collection

The Adventure Collection

THE ADVENTURECOLLECTION Borrowing design inspiration from our original, best-selling Adventure series, take the trail less traveled in new styles that convert, stash, and stow. Our hats are made for adventurers everywhere who know how to...

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Gardening Hats

Gardening Hats

GARDENING HATS Adventure Hat Sundancer Hat Latitude Hat Bug-Free Charter Hat Solar Bucket Sun Guardian Hat Sunset Hat Vineyard Hat Caribbean Hat Garden Visor Adventure Stow Hat Sun Seeker Hat Charter Breeze Hat Riviera Hat...

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7 Gear Tips for Hiking with a Baby

7 Gear Tips for Hiking with a Baby

7 GEAR TIPS FORHIKING WITH A BABY Originally posted by So We Went February 13th, 2019 So you are thinking about hiking with an infant? Awesome! Getting out on the trail has been one of...

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Artist Series Truckers

Artist Series Truckers

ARTIST SERIESTRUCKER HATS Our own spin on the new “classic” trucker! Each hand-drawn design showcases the beauty of the great outdoors and provides groovy inspiration for all of your adventures. Ventilation? Sure. Wicking? Absolutely. But...

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