A Guide to Backpacking the Enchantments - gcioutdoor

A Guide to Backpacking the Enchantments

by GCI Ambassador Doris Wang My first time backpacking the Enchantments was in 2016, the first year I moved to Seattle. At the time I had never heard of the trail before, but...
Game Day: Outdoor Sports Chairs & Top Tips for Parents - gcioutdoor

Game Day: Outdoor Sports Chairs & Top Tips for Parents

For even the most dedicated sports parents, game days can be long and grueling, especially when you need to arrive at the field early or play multiple games. Before long,...
How to Camp in Your Car - gcioutdoor

How to Camp in Your Car

Camping in your car is a great way to spend a simple weekend away from home, or to save money while on the road—and believe it or not, it can...
Game Day: Outdoor Sports Chairs & Top Tips for Parents - gcioutdoor

Game Day: Outdoor Sports Chairs & Top Tips for Parents

For even the most dedicated sports parents, game days can be long and grueling, especially when you need to arrive at the field early or play multiple games. Before long,...
The Benefits of Reading Outside - gcioutdoor

The Benefits of Reading Outside

A good book and the great outdoors—it’s a perfect match! Both activities are ultra-relaxing and can have major health benefits, so why not enjoy them both at the same time?...
National Grilling Month: The Best Equipment to Help You Grill Outdoors - gcioutdoor

National Grilling Month: The Best Equipment to Help You Grill Outdoors

July is National Grilling Month! It’s the peak of summer, and farmers’ markets are bursting with fresh fruits and vegetables, so what better time to fire up the grill and...
Tips For Camping With Kids - gcioutdoor

Tips For Camping With Kids

Camping with kids is always an adventure. Their natural curiosity, wonder, and joy bring delight to every activity. To make the experience memorable for all and easy on parents, the...
How to Prepare for an Outdoor Concert - gcioutdoor

How to Prepare for an Outdoor Concert

After a year of watching live music only via streaming services, we are so excited to get back to music festivals and outdoor concerts this summer! This refresher on what...
Memorial Day Camping Ideas - gcioutdoor

Memorial Day Camping Ideas

Camping Memorial Day weekend may be less traditional than parades or picnics, but we think it’s a perfect way to spend the long weekend. Fun, festive, and still filled with...
Best Gift Ideas for the Outdoorsy Mom: Mother’s Day 2021 Roundup - gcioutdoor

Best Gift Ideas for the Outdoorsy Mom: Mother’s Day 2021 Roundup

Mother’s Day is just around the corner—but back away from those scented candles! We’ve got a great roundup of outdoor Mother’s Day gifts for the moms who would rather be...
Celebrate Earth Day: 8 Earth Day Outdoor Activities - gcioutdoor

Celebrate Earth Day: 8 Earth Day Outdoor Activities

Happy Earth Day! Celebrated each year on April 22, Earth Day puts a spotlight on environmental issues, encourages us to explore sustainability, and reminds us to appreciate the world around...
Beach Day Must-Haves: A Minimal List for Maximum Relaxation - gcioutdoor

Beach Day Must-Haves: A Minimal List for Maximum Relaxation

The sun, the sand, the surf—there’s nothing quite like a day at the beach! The shore is truly one of our favorite places to relax. Of course, there’s nothing relaxing...