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Virtual Tours

Virtual Tours

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

Cozy Up For Fall

Cozy Up For Fall

Layering with Reflective Beanies for Colder Days Crisp, sunny mornings and chilly evenings signal summer’s fade to autumn—a great time to layer up and get outside. Our reflective beanies are the...

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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 ris...

Sunrise to Sunset: How to Choose the Best Sun Hat for Your Longest Days

Sunrise to Sunset: How to Choose the Best Sun Hat for Your Longest Days

Ever found yourself squinting under the harsh midday sun, realizing too late that your hat just isn’t cutting it? More than just a stylish summer accessory, UPF 50+ sun hats are your best defens...

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 ...

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 chall...

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 hi...

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 sha...

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Feeling Stressed? Take a Hike!

Feeling stressed? Take a hike! Dealing with anxiety is hard. But spending time outside is healing. I lov...

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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...

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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.

This Is My Sunday

This Is My Sunday

SUNDAY AFTERNOONSAMBASSADORS Ashly...

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

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...

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-car...

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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 lear...

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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 running, just li...

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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...

Learning & Growing Outdoors

Learning & Growing Outdoors

LEARNING ANDGROWING OUTDOORS Written by Guest Author Anna Sharratt June 9th, 2021 Guest blogger Anna Sharra...

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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, resou...

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Portugal Field Report

FIELD REPORT-PORTUGAL By Jenn Byrne for Sunday Afternoons Portugal, specifically the Azo...

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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 ...

man in the Pantanos de Centla swamp sitting on a boat with a camera

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 Campec...