EVENTS


    • Thu, July 10, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Zoom Online
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    Great Outdoors Trip Leader Virtual Workshop

    Ready to sharpen your outdoor leadership skills or curious about becoming a trip leader for Great Outdoors? Join us for our Trip Leader Virtual Workshop on Zoom! This session is designed for everyone—from our seasoned leaders looking for a valuable refresher to those new to leadership roles. With now being the perfect time to start planning for 2026 outings, anyone who wants to build skills for leading safe, fun, and memorable group events will benefit. All are welcome, and we can't wait to see you there!
    • Quick Check-in & Expectations
      • Briefly review poll results.
      • "What's one topic you're hoping to refresh on or get clarity on today?" (Enter your responses in chat).

    II.  Trip Planning & Logistics Refresher (45 minutes)

    Review of GO's Trip Planning Process.

    Prepare for All Chapter Conference in October. Set up a Trip Planning meeting with your Chapter.

    Comprehensive Trip Planning (40 minutes)

    • 10 min: Defining Your Trip Profile & Location
      • Defining Trip Profile (target audience, activity level, trip type).
      • Campground Identification and Considerations (amenities, group size, local regulations).
      • Discussion Point: What's one key consideration for choosing a campground in Southern California?
    • 10 min: Scouting for Success
      • Importance of Scouting (why it's crucial for safety and success).
      • Key elements of a Scouting Checklist.
      • Discussion Point: Share a quick tip or a lesson learned from a recent scouting trip.
    • 10 min: Financial Fundamentals
      • Finances and Budget (overview of common Expenses).
      • Registration Fees (Ticket Type) - setting appropriate fees and what they cover.
      • Key Reminder: GO's financial policies, especially for trips over $1,000 or international trips (no direct collection of payments by GO or leaders).
    • 10 min: Reservations & Logistics
      • Making Reservations (process, timing, securing group sites).
      • Discussion Point: Any recent changes or challenges with making group reservations?

    III. Communicating & Promoting Your Trip (20 minutes)

    • 10 min: Crafting Effective Trip Notes & Resources
      • Importance of clear, comprehensive Trip Notes (GO standards, what must be included).
      • Including essential References: Maps, Books, Websites.
      • Discussion Point: What's one piece of information you always ensure is in your trip notes?
    • 10 min: Cancellations, Refunds & Promotion
      • Review GO's Cancellations & Refunds policy.
      • Brief overview of Event Posting on GO Website (WA) - registration setup.
      • Effective Promotion strategies for your trip.

    IV. Leading Your Trip & On-Site Management (40 minutes)

    • 10 min: Pre-Trip & Arrival Logistics
      • Essential Pre-trip emails to participants (final details, reminders).
      • Leader's Pre-trip preparation (gear, documents, final checks).
      • Arriving at camp and efficient Set up of the camp area.
    • 15 min: Camp Management & Group Engagement
      • Effective Camp management (rules, logistics, assigning basic participant roles). Extra parking, group site gathering location
      • Meet and greet tips (fostering community, setting expectations).
      • Potluck tips (organization, managing dietary needs).
      • Identifying and organizing camp activities, hikes, road trips, museums.
      • Discussion Point: Your best tip for creating a positive camp atmosphere.
    • 15 min: On-Site Risk Management & Safety
      • Brief review of common on-site risks and mitigation:
        • Camp safety (fire safety, proper food storage, tent placement).
        • Environmental hazards (heat/cold exposure, sun protection, water sources).
        • Wildlife awareness at camp (bears, raccoons, snakes).
        • Basic first aid kit availability and knowing when to escalate.
      • Emphasis on the leader's role in continuous monitoring of group well-being and making real-time safety decisions.
      • Quick reminder of emergency contact procedures and communication strategies in remote areas.
      • Quick Scenario: A participant feels unwell at camp – what's your immediate action? (Brief, quick answers in chat or verbal).

    V. Post-Trip & Wrap-up (10 minutes)

    • 5 min: After Your Trip
      • Post-trip follow-up with participants (photo sharing, feedback requests).
      • Financial reconciliation and submitting trip reports.
    • 5 min:  Conclusion: Open Q&A & Resources
      • Open Q&A (brief, final questions).
      • Highlight key GO resources for Trip Leaders (online manuals,, forms, emergency contacts, contacts).







    • Sun, July 13, 2025
    • 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Getty Center 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90049
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    Queer Lens: A History of Photography

    Since the mid-19th century, photography has served as a powerful tool for examining concepts of gender, sexuality, and self-expression. The immediacy and accessibility of the medium has played a transformative role in the gradual proliferation of homosocial, homoerotic, and homosexual imagery. Despite periods of severe homophobia, when many photographs depicting queer life were suppressed or destroyed, this exhibition brings together a variety of evidence to explore the medium’s profound role in shaping and affirming the vibrant tapestry of the LGBTQ+ community.

    • Date: tbd
    • Time: 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
    • Visit Details
      • Location:  1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90049
      • Parking: $25 per car or motorcycle. 
        • Carpooling is highly recommended. Click here to Add or Join a Carpool
        • See Parking and Transportation details here
      • Admission:  Free to the public. 7 digit group reservation number will be emailed to you prior to the event. 
      • Download the GettyGuide and bring your earphones 

    $3 Bill: Evidence of Queer Lives

    $3 Bill celebrates the contributions of LGBTQ+ artists in the last century. From pioneers who explored sexual and gender identity in the first half of the 20th century, through the liberation movements and the horrors of the HIV/AIDS epidemics, to today’s more inclusive and expansive understanding of gender, $3 Bill presents a journey of resilience, pride, and beauty.

    Agenda: Given the size of the group, we will be splitting into two groups. The initial group will see the Queer Lens while the second group will see $3 Bill and visa-versa. 

    • 10:30 am: Meet at Tram entrance near picnic tables. 7 digit reservation number will be emailed out prior to event.
    • 10:45 am: Take Tram up the hill. Introductions
    • 11:15 am: Gather at Information Desk for 45 mins guided tour of Queer Lens exhibit. Or, visit at your own pace. 
    • 11:30 am: Group 1 Tour Queer Lens Exhibit. Group 2 Tour $3 Bill
    • 12:30 pm: Lunch. Bring your lunch or pick something up in one of the cafes
    • 2:00 pm: Group 1 view $3 Bill Exhibit. Group 2 view Queer Lens.
    • 2:00-2:15 pm: Optional - Gather at Information Desk to join one of many 45 min. tours that explore the Gardens, Architecture, or Collections. 

    Trip Leader:  John Butta, [email protected], 213-200-7843

    • Tue, July 15, 2025
    • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • Zoom online
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    How to create  and manage events on GO WildApricot website.

    We will review how to set up and manage events, including registration categories, registration form options, emails, waitlist settings, tags, and registrant contact management. Get tips for setting up and managing. Bring your questions. 

    Great Outdoors Event Manager Manual: Click Here

    This is for all WildApricot Event Managers with administrative access and any members who plan to have access and would like to learn the process.

    Zoom meeting access link will be in confirmation and reminder emails.

    Contact: Scott Connelly, Chair Outdoor Experience: email click here


    • Sat, July 26, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • 1301 N Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA 92262
    • 23
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    California Great Outdoors - Board Meeting

    And Optional Summer Pool Party / Dinner

    Saturday, July 26, 2025, 10 AM -  Board Meeting

    3 PM Pool Party / Dinner

    10:AM Great Outdoors Board meeting. Location: The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert 1301 N Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA 92262, Room 4. It will also be on Zoom.

    When you register for the Corporate Board Meeting,  you will receive the Zoom link in the confirmation email. 

    All GO Board Members and Chapter Representatives attending this meeting will need to register for this event. 

    All GO members are welcome to attend.

    July Board Meeting Agenda To be sent later.

    April Board Meetings Minutes 

    If you have any questions, please contact Peter Emond-Worline via email - [email protected].

    3:00 PM  Everyone attending is invited to PS Summer Pool Party and Catered Dinner at a members residence. If you can stay for the pool party and dinner please RSVP and register for the event: Click Here


                  


    • Sun, July 27, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Bixby Park at 130 Cherry Ave. in Long Beach
    • 26
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    OCLB & LA Chapters 

    Two Awesome Chapters coming together to celebrate together:

    Picnic In The Park!

     Joint Summer Event 

    Sunday Funday!

    Bixby Park in Long Beach

    July 27  Noon to 4 PM

    Fantastic views of the ocean and serene ocean breezes make this a great place to spend a Sunday afternoon. Let’s hangout, eat, walk, laugh.

    Location:  Bixby Park at 130 Cherry Ave. in Long Beach 

    12:00 PM: Start gathering and setting up your picnic table, blanket and chairs:  

    Bring some yummy picnic items to chow down on, drinks, your own reusable plates and utensils (we love mother nature so let's do our best to help her!), tables and don't forget your chair, towel and/or blanket. Maybe a canopy too for some shade.

    Also if you have them, bring some games (frisbee, twister, football), music, rainbow flags and whatever else for fun activities.

    Include the whole family - bring the kids too.  


    The kids say, "Take me too!"

    2:00 PM:  The esteemed John Blasco will lead a hike (stroll) from the picnic area down to the beach.  This walk includes spectacular views of the Long Beach shoreline including the Port of Long Beach and the fabulous Queen Mary.  The world famous rainbow Pride Lifeguard Tower will be visited along with options to dip in the water whether it be your toes or immersion of your body (bring a swimsuit!)

    4:00 PM:  Official wrapup time but anyone is welcome to continue to chill: Bring your favorite board game or relax, chat, and enjoy the view. 

    Free but must register in advance via the OC/LB or LA website.


    Transportation:

    Location:  Bixby Park, 130 Cherry Avenue, Long Beach 90802, 

    FREE Street parking all around the park and in the adjoining neighborhood.  Be forewarned that parking spaces become more sparse as the afternoon progresses.

    Carpool/ridesharing information: Due to liability and insurance reasons Great Outdoors cannot organize carpools and hike/trip leaders cannot take an active role in making arrangements for participants' transportation. If you would like a ride, or could provide a ride, members can sign up on your own. Click the below link:

    http://www.groupcarpool.com/t/vw0cn8

    Metro information: 

    Long Beach Metro: https://ridelbt.com/trip-planner/#close

    Orange County Metro:  https://www.octa.net/getting-around/trip-planner/trip-planner/

    LA Metro:  https://www.metro.net/riding/trip-planner/


    Leaders:

     OCLB Leaders:  Doug and Lance


    Email Doug at:  [email protected]

    Email Lance at:  [email protected]


    LA Leaders:  John B. and John B.


    Email John C Blasco at:  [email protected]

    Email John Butta at:  [email protected]




    GREAT OUTDOORS, INC. is an all-volunteer not-for-profit organization dedicated to the enjoyment of the outdoors. All rights reserved.

    • Wed, July 30, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Zoom online
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    How to create events on GO WildApricot website.

    We will review how to set up and manage events, including registration categories, registration form options, emails, waitlist settings, tags, and registrant contact management. Get tips for setting up and managing. Bring your questions. 

    Great Outdoors Event Manager Manual: Click Here

    This is for all WildApricot Event Managers with administrative access and any members who plan to have access and would like to learn the process.

    Zoom meeting access link will be in confirmation and reminder emails.

    Contact: Scott Connelly, Chair Outdoor Experience: email click here


    • Wed, August 06, 2025
    • Sun, August 10, 2025
    • Duck Creek, UT
    • 20
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    Ready for an Escape? Let’s Head to Southern Utah! 

    Tired of the daily grind? Then it’s time to trade traffic for towering trees and spreadsheets for starry skies! Join your Great Outdoors friends on a five-day, four-night camping adventure in the breathtaking landscapes of Southern Utah! 

    We’ll be setting up camp at Duck Creek Campground, a peaceful hideaway nestled in the Dixie National Forest near Cedar City—just 450 miles east of LA. You’ll be surrounded by groves of aspen and Douglas fir, with ancient ponderosa pines (some over 500 years old!) standing tall all around you. 

    There are hiking trails right from camp,Duck Creek Pond and Navajo lake nearby if you feel like casting a line, renting a boat or just kicking back. One day, we’ll hit the trails at Cedar Breaks National Monument—a jaw-dropping natural amphitheater—on a scenic hike along the South Rim Trail (note: there’s a $15–$25 fee per vehicle to enter). We’ll also explore the Mammoth Lava Caves, a wild formation from Utah’s volcanic past. 

    And if that’s not enough? Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks are just about an hour away. If you forget something or need supplies, Duck Creek Village is just down the road with shops, firewood, and a few local eats. 

    So….Let’s get outside, breathe in that mountain air, and make some memories! 

    Details: 

    We have reserved campsites 31,33,34(Loop A) 

    We are allowed one vehicle per site, however there is overflow parking which is about ¼ mile away at the visitor’s center.We may be able to park a few more vehicles at the campsite but that will be figured out when you get thereThere is a fee for overflow vehicles in camp which the driver will be reimbursed. 

    Sorry because of the limited space,this is tent camping only. 

    There are no showers so bring your solar shower, however, Pine Wood resorts,which is in Duck Creek Village,offer showers if availability permits, $10/person. 

    Campground amenities include flush toilets, fire rings, picnic tables and potable water. 

    Make sure to bring firewood and buy it locally as they are discouraging firewood brought in from outside the area due to exotic pest infestation. 

    For more info about duck Creek Campground go to:  

    Duck Creek, Dixie National Forest - Recreation.gov 

     

    Registration:$65 per person, 5 days and 4 nights. 

    Registration by credit card only 

    Each camp site is allowed one vehicle per site, (we probably can squeeze a few more in) but overflow parking is available at the visitor’s center, and carpooling is highly encouraged to limit the number of vehicles.  Let the trip leader know if you have room to share in your vehicle. 

    Itinerary: 

    Wednesday Aug. 6th: Arrival AFTER 2pm. Meet and Greet tea and other yummies! Feel free to share your favorite finger food and/or beverage if you so desire, GO will be providing drinks and snacks as well.  BYOB. Dinner on your own. Campfire gathering 

    Thursday Aug. 7th: Breakfast on your own. Explore local trails around the area, TBD at the site. Lunch on your own, more exploring, Potluck dinner Prepare your favorite dish for 4 to 6 people Campfire gathering 

    Friday Aug 8th:Breakfast on your own then drive to Cedar Breaks National Monument (carpooling to be figured out) Pack a lunch. Taking the5-mile South Rim trail which offers spectacular views, a moderately strenuous hike but well worth it!Have plenty of water, comfortable hiking shoes and sunscreen! Dinner at a nearby restaurant. (Paesano’s Pizzeria or Aunt Sues Chalet) Return for our Campfire gathering. 

    Saturday Aug 9th:Breakfast on your own, visit Navajo Lake, maybe rent a boat or walk around the lake, more exploring TBD. Have lunch in Duck Creek Village. Dinner on your own, relax, take in the beauty, campfire gathering. 

    Sunday Aug 10th: Our last day Breakfast on your own, pack up and head out and prepare for your next GO adventure! 

    Note: This itinerary is subject to change as weather, moods and circumstances permit! 

    Refund Policy: Cancel on or before August 4th you will receive a refund minus a $15 processing fee.Sorry but no refunds will be issued after that date. 

    Contact the trip leader if you need to cancel. 

    This event is limited to GO members only When you register, you’ll need to have your credit card ready and pay your registration fee within 15 minutes If you’re not a member, you can first join as a member online and then return to register for the event.  We’d love to have you join!! 

    Dogs are allowed if they are on a leash. 

    Weather this time of year is usually pleasantly warm and breezy (low 80’s high 70’s) Very slight chance of rain but it has been known that an occasional thunderstorm can pass through now and again, so be prepared! 

    Bring your 10 essentials, camping and cooking gear, food and a bundle or two or three of firewood. (We can always go down the road to buy more) 

    Sunscreen and a wide brimmed hat and comfortable hiking shoes highly recommended! 

    Additional e-mails will be sent out with more details, changes and other pertinent info as the date of the trip nears. 


    Your Trip Leader, Brian Miller: Duck Creek, UT (circa 1963)
    [email protected]
     

     

     


    • Sun, August 17, 2025
    • 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
    • Yorba Linda CA
    • 7
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    LA & OCLB chapters present:

    Richard Nixon – Eco-Warrior?


    You know about Watergate but did you know that Richard Nixon was one of the most consequential presidents on environmental issues? Join the LA and OCLB chapters at the beautiful Nixon Library in Yorba Linda to find out more about the complicated legacy of our 37th president. 


    Sunday August 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM

    Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum

    18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard 
    Yorba Linda, California 92886


    Tickets include a 1-hour docent tour and are available through the Great Outdoors.  Tickets are $32 for general admission and $28 for seniors 62+



    Here's why the Great Outdoors is visiting the Nixon Library:

    Richard Nixon and the Environment

    • Established the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Created in 1970, the EPA consolidated federal research, monitoring, and enforcement activities related to environmental protection into a single agency.

    • Signed the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA): Signed into law in 1970, NEPA requires federal agencies to consider the environmental impact of their actions and decisions.

    • Signed the Clean Air Act of 1970: This act authorized the development of comprehensive federal and state regulations to limit emissions from both stationary and mobile sources, establishing the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).

    • Signed the Endangered Species Act: This 1973 law protects threatened and endangered species and their habitats, including procedures for listing species, developing recovery plans, and prohibiting actions that would harm listed species.

    • Signed the Marine Mammal Protection Act: This 1972 act provided protection for marine mammals and their habitats.

    • Created the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA): NOAA is responsible for monitoring and understanding the Earth's oceans and atmosphere.

    • Launched the Legacy of Parks program: This initiative converted over 80,000 acres of government property into 642 new parks for public recreational use.

    • Proposed various pollution control measures: These included requests for funding for water treatment, national air quality standards, motor vehicle emission regulations, and measures to address oil spills and Great Lakes pollution. 

    Nixon highlighted the environment in his State of the Union speech, January 1970:

    “The great question of the seventies is: shall we surrender to our surroundings, or shall we make our peace with nature and begin to make reparations for the damage we have done to our air, to our land, and to our water? Restoring nature to its natural state is a cause beyond party and beyond factions. It has become a common cause of all the people of this country. It is a cause of particular concern to young Americans, because they more than we will reap the grim consequences of our failure to act on programs which are needed now if we are to prevent disaster later. Clean air, clean water, open spaces—these should once again be the birthright of every American. If we act now, they can be.”

    While Nixon's commitment to environmental protection waned during his presidency, particularly in the later years due to economic concerns and political pressures, his administration's environmental record is significant. These initiatives laid the groundwork for many of the environmental policies in place today.

    When considering Nixon’s policies and proposals on the environment, Women’s Rights, national healthcare, opening trade with Russia and China, expansion of civil rights, the case could be made that he was to the left of Nancy Pelosi. The library, of course, highlights the accomplishments of President Nixon but does not shy away from the failures and scandals. You can listen to any of the recordings in the oval office in which Nixon often used crude language.


    Optional lunch afterwards at:

    Mimi's Cafe, 18342 Imperial Hwy. Yorba Linda CA 92886

    Some of us, traveling a distance, might be staying at https://www.ayreshotels.com/ in Yorba Linda on the Saturday night before our visit.

    Parking at the Library is free!



    If you have any questions about this event, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Trip Leaders.

    LA: Russell Hammerl

    Email:  [email protected]



    OCLB: Richard Norman

    Email: [email protected]

    626-319-4740



    • Fri, August 29, 2025
    • 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
    • Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Ave, 90068, CA
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    Cyndi Lauper
    Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour

    Details:

    "This summer, she waves goodbye, bringing her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour to the Bowl. “I want to celebrate with people,” she recently told Jimmy Kimmel. “Really celebrate with people and make it fun.” Be part of that celebration—and give this legendary pop star her flowers—on a pair of nights this summer."

    6:00 pm (Optional): Meet us for a pre-performance picnic at Picnic Area 7. This is the uppermost picnic area, where we will save tables with a view of LA. It's the last one, beyond the last (3rd) escalator, then turn right into it. If you are joining us for the picnic, bring your food and drink (wine bottles are allowed. This is not a "Lease Event", so you may bring your own wine bottles etc. into the seating area.

    7:30ish pm: Walk to our seats. Have your electronic ticket ready.

    8:00 pm: Show begins

    FAQs | Hollywood Bowl

    Transportation options: There are many options to get to the Bowl including driving, shuttles, carpooling and others. As Great Outdoors members we strive to do our part to reduce traffic and parking congestion and help protect the environment. Please see the following:

    Tickets: $50/ticket. Registration is for up to 16 people with a max of 2 tickets per person.  Your ticket will be paid for by registering and paying via the Registration link.  Tickets have been upgraded with no additional cost to you in Section G2, Rows 7 and 8, Seats 28 - 42 (2 rows*8 seats). No refunds after July 1, 2025. Add yourself to the wait list if this sells out. I may purchase additional tickets if there is a strong demand for more.  

    1. I will email or text your tickets to you no later than August 1, 2025. Note: If you determine that you cannot attend after receiving your tickets electronically, you will be responsible for dispositioning of your tickets yourself, i.e. donating it back to GOLA, transferring it to someone else, other.

    2. You may present your tickets on your mobile device by logging into a Hollywood Bowl account the day of the performance and showing your tickets directly from your browser.

    3. Access and manage your upcoming events by downloading the Hollywood Bowl app.

    There are step by step guides on both of these options available at www.hollywoodbowl.com/digital-tickets.

    Trip Leaders: John Butta

    Questions: contact John at 213-200-7843 or [email protected]

    Health issues/allergies: It is the responsibility of participants to carry on their person a record of significant allergies, medications and medical history in the event of a medical emergency. Discuss any medical concerns with the tour leader if you wish.

    • Sun, September 21, 2025
    • 8:00 AM
    • Thu, October 02, 2025
    • 11:00 PM
    • Peru
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    Registration is closed.  Trip is full. 


    *PERU*

    11 Days Including Machu Picchu, Cusco, Lima, Lake Titicaca, and Amazon rainforest

    Dates:  Sept. 21 - Oct. 2, 2025

    Join Joe Holliday and ExploorPeru for an exciting 11-day trip around Peru to see the rich culture, history, and nature. The tour will include a day at Machu Picchu, a few days in the Inca heartland in and around Cuzco, a visit to the floating islands of Lake Titicaca, seeing the colonial center of Lima, and a few days in the Amazon rainforest. Although not sponsored by Great Outdoors, this is an exclusive GOLA invitation that will be led by our long-time GO member and hike leader Joe Holliday, in conjunction with the highly rated ExploorPeru tour company.  Current members of any Great Outdoors chapter may participate. 

    Detailed trip itinerary can be accessed here.

    To register for this trip:   Registration via the Great Outdoors website is required but for tracking purposes only.  Note that registration is not reserved until payment is received as noted below. All arrangements are made through Joe Holliday, not Great Outdoors. 

    Registrants must be current members of any Great Outdoors chapter to participate. If not currently a member, please join via your preferred chapter's website before registering for this trip.

    Cost: The costs include the land tour, tour guide, hotels, four domestic flights, and several meals (see itinerary for details). Total cost for this trip is as follows:

    $3120. per person, double occupancy. First payment is $800.

    $3825. per person single occupancy. First payment is $1000.  Single occupancy rooms are limited to four on a first come basis.

    Indicate your preference and/or whether you are looking for a roommate when registering on this website.

    Price does not include international flights (to and from Peru).

    To pay for this trip: After you successfully register on this website, you will need to pay the above noted down payment to the trip leader Joseph Holliday. You can use one of three methods:

    1. Zelle: using Joseph Holliday 562-417-4742

    2. Venmo: using [email protected]

    3. Check or money order: made out to Joseph Holliday, with hand delivery or mailing address arranged by texting him at 562-417-4742

    (Note: Holliday is spelled with two L's.

    All four payments for this trip will be paid to Joe Holliday.   After receiving the deposits Joe will communicate how to divide up the remaining amount due, and the due dates.  (Tentatively the 15th of Jan, Feb, and Mar.)  

    Group Size: 24 Max

    For more information:  Joe at [email protected]

    GREAT OUTDOORS, INC. Is an all-volunteer not-for-profit organization dedicated to the enjoyment of the outdoors.  All rights reserved.



    • Fri, October 03, 2025
    • 12:00 PM
    • Sun, October 05, 2025
    • 12:00 PM
    • TBD To Be Determined
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       OUTDOORS EXPERIENCE

    Hike Leader - Trip Leader

    Let us know if you are interested in participating in or learning more about our Outdoor Experience training programs. No dates or locations have been determined yet, but stay tuned for updates!

    In-Person Training: Hike/Trip Leader

    • Duration: 2-day weekend 

    • Location: To be announced

    Workshops:

    1. Trip Leading Virtual Workshop:

      • Learn the essentials of planning and leading successful trips.

      • Interactive sessions with experienced trip leaders.

    2. Hike Leading Virtual Workshop:

      • Master the skills required to lead safe and enjoyable hikes.

      • Tips and techniques for navigating different terrains.

    3. Mastering Outdoor Skills Virtual Workshop:

      • Develop essential outdoor skills.

      • Topics include wilderness survival, first aid, and navigation.

    4. Website Event Manager:

      • Learn how to set up and administer events online.

      • Step-by-step guidance on using event management tools.

    5. Other - let us know

    Why Join?

    • Gain invaluable skills for leading outdoor adventures.

    • Network with like-minded outdoor enthusiasts.

    • Enhance your confidence and leadership abilities.

    How to Register:

    • Interest Form: Click on Register and you can choose which options are of interest to you and give us suggestions.

    • Contact : Scott Connelly, Chair Outdoor Experience: email click here

    We look forward to embarking on this journey with you. Let's explore the great outdoors together!






    • Thu, October 16, 2025
    • 2:00 PM
    • Sun, October 19, 2025
    • 10:00 AM
    • William Heise County Park, 4945 Heise Park Road, Julian, CA 92036
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    We're Off to the Wicked & Wild Great Outdoors!

    47th Annual All Chapter Conference


     Join us this fall when the prettiest cyclone you've ever seen brings sparkling bubbles from Palm Springs, Los Angeles, Orange County/Long Beach, Santa Barbara/Venture County, and San Diego. The bubbles will descend full of happy campers ready for a weekend of fellowship, dancing, slippers covered in non-descript gems, a tricky doll that people keep wanting to steal, and the annual meetings that keep us strong (and legal)!

    Thursday, Oct 16

    • 2:00 pm: Check-in, there are no activities this day as the organizers will be setting up for the conference. You can check-in either Thursday or Friday.

    • 5:00 PM: Early Birds Meet & Greet and Happy Hour (BYO beverage)

    • 6:00 PM: BYO Dinner

    Friday, Oct 17

    • 7:00 am Coffee and breakfast treats provided

    • 9:00 am  Hike TBD

    • 2:00 pm Julian Apple Activities TBA

    • 5:00 pm  Meet and Greet and welcome video

    • 6:00 pm Pot-luck dinner. Details TBA but we will break down by last name who should bring what kind of dish.

    • 8:00 pm Campfire and star gazing with citizen scientists!

    Saturday Oct 18

    NON-BUSINESS

    • 7:00 am  Coffee and breakfast treats provided

    • 9:00 am  Hike TBD

    • 10:00 am Expert presentations (an open call for submissions will go out in July)

    • 2:00 pm- 3:00 pm  Outdoor Experience Introduction - Meet trip and hike leaders for Q&A and learn about leadership opportunities. Join the team, acquire new skills, make a difference and feel good about yourself. Find out more: Outdoor Experience

    • 3:00 pm Julian Apple Activities TBA

    • 6:00 pm  Hosted pasta bar. Bring a bowl or a plate! Wear your best Wizard of Oz, Wicked, or Pride outfit - prize for 3 winners with best outfits!

    • 7:00 pm  Award Presentations; announcements

    • 7:30 pm  Wizard of Oz and Wicked Raffle, we will be raffling off some vintage Wizard of Oz gear plus other donations from members and local businesses!

    • 8:00 pm Dance Party!

    BUSINESS (schedule is tentative and subject to change as conference approaches) 

    • 9:00 - 11 am  General Business Meeting, Corp Board and elections, Incoming Board Meeting -Attended by outgoing Corp Board, Chapter Delegates, Committee Chairs. We elect a Corp. Chair, Secretary and Financial Officer. The Chair then appoints Committee Chairs.

    • 11:00 am Incoming Board Meeting- Attended by the newly elected Corp Board and Committee Chairs.

    • 11:15 am Outdoor Experience Committee meeting- Attended by VPOs of each Chapter and other interested parties.

    • 1:00 pm  All  VPO's trip planning, calendar meeting- Attended by VPOs of each chapter, delegates, newly elected Corp Board Committee Chairs and other interested parties.

    • 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm  Outdoor Experience (OE) Program

    • 2:00 pm OE Introduction -  Meet trip and hike leaders for Q&A and learn about leadership opportunities. Join the team, acquire new skills, make a difference and feel good about yourself.- Attended by VPOs of each Chapter and other interested parties.

    • 2:30 pm OE Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Session - Meet Chapter Officers and hike leaders presenting Trip Leader resources that have made GO more accessible to new members and trip leaders. Potential topics include: financial support for trip leaders and attendees, welcome/EDI statement crafting, respecting native lands/people, a free Trip Leader Starter Kit for all attendees, and recognizing our GO founders. Attendance by VPOs recommended and all members welcome.

    Sunday, Oct 19

    • 7:00 am  Coffee and breakfast treats provided

    • 12:00 pm  Check out



    Registration:

    • Day Tripper– $15.00

    • 1st Tent camper- $75.00

    • 2nd Tent camper - $25.00

    • 1st RV Camper - $120.00 The price is per site because we have a total of 15 RV sites with a maximum space of 40 feet.

    • 2nd RV Camper - $50.00

    • Payments: Registration is available to Great Outdoors members only.- Click Here for Membership

    • Cancelation policy - in order to receive a refund you need to cancel within 3 weeks of the beginning of conference. This date is September 25th, 2025. All refunds will be assessed a $5 fee for processing. 

    • Carpool Information: Due to liability and insurance reasons Great Outdoors cannot organize carpools and hike/trip leaders cannot take an active role in making arrangements for participants' transportation.

    • Quiet hours: 10pm - 8am.

    • Non-Campers: Lodging can be found in Julian, CA nearby https://visitjulian.com/lodging/#!directory

    • Pets: Welcomed if leashed, controlled, picked up after. Dogs are only allowed on paved trails.

    Tent Information

    All tents will be in the north-eastern tent only section. These will be various clustered sites from 62-103 but will be in the forward section. No tent sites have any hookups. 

    RV Information


    Conference FAQs

    Who should I contact with questions? 

    VPO Kj Archer @ [email protected] 

    What is the difference between a regular GO campout and a conference campout?

    Conference is held once every year in October (as required in the by-laws) where delegates from each of the five chapters and the Corp board come together to:

    • Nominate and elect a new Corporate Board for the upcoming year.

    • Vote and amend any by-law changes that may occur.

    • Schedule and coordinate the next year's camping trips.

    • Special awards and recognition will be presented.

    Who puts on the Conference?

    • Hosting conference is on a rotational basis by one of the five chapters.

    • This year is hosted by the San Diego Chapter.

    Do I need to attend any of these business meetings?

    • Only if you are a chapter delegate, a corporate committee chair or Corporate Board member; however, all are welcome to attend.

    Can I come to any of these meetings if I am not on the Corp board or a delegate?

    • Yes! We encourage anyone who is interested in how our organizational leadership works to come and observe our meetings!

    What if I am not part of the Corp board or a delegate, can I still attend the conference?

    • Yes! There will be other planned activities and events to attend..

    • This is a great opportunity to become acquainted with GO leaders, members, and learn the organization of Great Outdoors.

    Can I attend the day activities without camping?

    • Yes, register for day use only.

    Volunteer?

    • Each Chapter elects or appoints a Board Representative to represent your Chapter at all GO Corp. meetings. 

    • The GO Board also consists of the following appointed committees or positions:  Archives, Awards, Bylaws, Outings, Outdoors Experience, and Webmaster

    • If you are interested in running for one of the three (3) elected positions or serving on one of our Committees, attend the meetings and let us know.

    • Fri, October 31, 2025
    • 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
    • 111 South Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
    • 5
    Register


    Halloween Organ,

    Film & Music

    The Hunchback of Notre Dame

    Fri / Oct 31, 2025 - 8:00PM

    Artist Clark Wilson, organ

    About this Performance

    Clark Wilson transports us back to 15th-century Paris with a spine-tingling organ accompaniment to The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Lon Chaney stars as Quasimodo in the 1923 silent film remembered as Universal Studio’s smash-hit “Super Jewel”—the company’s largest, most expensive, and top-priority production at the time.

    5:00 pm (Optional): Meet us for a pre-performance dinner at Nick and Stef's

    7:00 pm (Optional): Pre-show talk that is informative, especially if it is your first time to see a silent film. 

    7:45ish pm: Walk to our seats. Have your electronic ticket ready.

    8:00 pm: Show begins

    https://www.laphil.com/visit/when-youre-here

    Transportation options: There are many options to get to the Walt Disney Concert Hall including driving, Metro station across the street, carpooling and others. Parking is available at the Walt Disney Concert Hall for $10 per vehicle. As Great Outdoors members we strive to do our part to reduce traffic and parking congestion and help protect the environment. Please see the following: https://www.laphil.com/visit/getting-here or

    • Carpool/ride sharing information: Due to liability and insurance reasons Great Outdoors cannot organize carpools and hike/trip leaders cannot take an active role in making arrangements for participants' transportation. 
    Tickets: $50/ticket ($49+$1fee). Registration is for up to 9 people with a max of 2 tickets per person.  Your ticket will be paid for by registering and paying via the Registration link.  Tickets are in a great section to see and hear this specular performance. No refunds after Sep 1, 2025. Add yourself to the wait list if this sells out. I may purchase additional tickets if there is a strong demand for more.  

    1. Your tickets will be emailed or texted to you no later than Oct 1, 2025. Note: If you determine that you cannot attend after receiving your tickets electronically, you will be responsible for dispositioning of your tickets yourself, i.e. donating it back to GOLA, transferring it to someone else, other.

    2. You may present your tickets on your mobile device by logging into a LA Phil account the day of the performance and showing your tickets directly from your browser.

    3. Access and manage your upcoming events by downloading the LA Phil app.

    There are step by step guides on both of these options available at https://www.laphil.com/visit/mobile-app

    Trip Leaders: Andre 

    Questions: contact Andre at 213-435-3057 or [email protected]

    Health issues/allergies: It is the responsibility of participants to carry on their person a record of significant allergies, medications and medical history in the event of a medical emergency. Discuss any medical concerns with the tour leader if you wish.

    • Fri, January 23, 2026
    • Sun, January 25, 2026
    • Palm Springs
    Register

    SAVE THE DATE

    OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE HIKE  LEADER AND TRIP LEADER TRAINING

    • Thu, May 28, 2026
    • 12:00 PM
    • Sun, May 31, 2026
    • 12:00 PM
    • Hurkey Creek Campground


    ALLCHAPTER JAMBOREE

    SAVE THE DATE

    This event is being planned by Great Outdoors Corporate. For more information about this trip, check back here for updates. The event will be either the last weekend in May or the first weekend in June.





    • Thu, June 04, 2026
    • 12:00 PM
    • Sun, June 07, 2026
    • 12:00 PM
    • Hurkey Creek Campground


    ALLCHAPTER JAMBOREE

    This event is being planned by Great Outdoors Corporate. For more information about this trip, check back here for updates.  The event will be either the last weekend in May or the first weekend in June. 




Past LA Chapter Events

Fri, July 04, 2025 OCLB – Celebrate July 4th on the USS Iowa in San Pedro
Sat, June 28, 2025 OCLB – Broad Museum in DTLA + Walking Tour
Sat, June 28, 2025 OCLB - Sports Basement's Great Outdoor Fest with OCLB
Wed, June 25, 2025 CORP - HIKE LEADER Virtual Workshop - Outdoors Experience
Sat, June 21, 2025 OCLB – Easy Loop Walk at Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve
Wed, June 18, 2025 OCLB – Disneyland After Dark Pride Nite
Fri, June 13, 2025 LA Social: KCRW Summer Nights - Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
Thu, June 12, 2025 OCLB - Sports Basement's Great Outdoor Fest & OCLB
Thu, June 12, 2025 LA Misc: REI's Pride Camp Cookoff
Tue, June 10, 2025 OCLB – Pride Night 2025 at Angel Stadium!
Sun, June 08, 2025 LA - Hike -San Pedro: Marine Mammals, Korean Bell, Sea Cliffs, Lighthouse, and Picnic
Fri, May 30, 2025 LA - Camping: Forest Falls
Sat, May 17, 2025 SBVC - Guided Tour Santa Barbara Courthouse
Thu, May 15, 2025 LA - Camping: Wheeler Gorge Campground
Sun, May 11, 2025 LA - Social: Getty Center "Painting Men" Exhibition
Sun, May 04, 2025 LA-Hike: Beverly Hills Garden Parks
Sat, May 03, 2025 LA Misc: REI Exclusive Workshop, Bike Ride & Lunch
Tue, April 22, 2025 LA - Hiking: High Rise Views, Pedways, and a Concert
Wed, April 16, 2025 LA- Camping: Central Coast & Morro Bay
Sat, April 12, 2025 CORP Great Outdoors - Board Mtg
Sat, April 12, 2025 LA - Social: Descanso Gardens Spring Blooms
Sat, March 29, 2025 LA - Misc: Yoga on the Mountain and Hike
Sun, March 23, 2025 LA - Palos Verdes Ocean Trails Reserve and Beach Art Rock Hike
Sat, March 22, 2025 LA - Meet the Officers of Great Outdoors & Core Group Meeting!
Sun, March 09, 2025 LA - Hike: Secret Gem! "Betty to Nancy" Trail (Coldwater and Fryman Canyons)
Sat, March 08, 2025 OCLB – Day Hike to Workman Hill in the Puente Hills
Sun, February 23, 2025 LA - Hiking: (Update) Franklin Canyon Park Potluck and Hike
Sat, February 22, 2025 OCLB – Volunteer Opportunity in the Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve
Sat, February 08, 2025 OCLB – Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve in Huntington Beach - Day Hike
Fri, January 31, 2025 OCLB - Cottonwood Campout, Joshua Tree National Park
Sun, January 19, 2025 LA - Hike Palos Verdes Shoreline Preserve and Agua Amarga/Lunada Canyon Hike
Sat, January 18, 2025 CORP Great Outdoors - Quarterly Board Mtg
Sat, January 04, 2025 LA Social: Italian American Feast and The Enchanted Forest of Light
Sun, December 22, 2024 LA - Holiday Party
Sat, December 21, 2024 OCLB - HoliGay Party 2024
Sun, December 15, 2024 OCLB - Hoagees Trail Camp Loop - Day Hike
Sat, November 30, 2024 LA - Let’s Visit The Huntington
Sun, November 24, 2024 LA - Hike: Fall Hike Under a Canopy of Sycamore Trees
Fri, November 22, 2024 LA - Morocco Tour by GeoTours
Fri, November 15, 2024 CORP - Outdoors Experience - Hike and Trip Leader Training
Mon, November 11, 2024 LA - Hike: Malibu Creek State Park-MASH
Sun, November 10, 2024 LA - Long Beach Shoreline Bike Ride & Lunch
Sat, October 26, 2024 OCLB - Pasadena Ghost Walk
Thu, October 17, 2024 LA/CORP - 46th All Chapter CampOut and Conference
Sun, October 13, 2024 LA - Hike: White Point and Royal Palms
Sun, October 06, 2024 LA - 2025 Election Lunch at DeSano Pizza Bakery (FREE PIZZA!*)
Sun, September 29, 2024 LA - Hike: Topanga Canyon Picnic Dinner & Theatre
Sat, September 28, 2024 LA-OCLB: Long Beach's BE PROUD! Fest 2024
Sat, September 21, 2024 LA - Volunteer: Heal the Bay Coastal Clean Up Day 2024
Sun, September 15, 2024 LA - Calendar Meeting + Stairway Hike & Picnic
Fri, September 06, 2024 LA-Camping-Mount Pinos-Los Padres NF
Sat, August 24, 2024 OCLB - A Day At Del Mar Racetrack – Where The Turf Meets The Surf
Tue, August 20, 2024 LA - Short Notice! Tuesday 8/20 Full Moon Wine & Cheese Potluck Night Hike - Echo Mountain!
Fri, August 09, 2024 OCLB - Perseid Meteor Shower! One Night Only Campout! Shady Cove Group Camp
Fri, August 09, 2024 LA Camping - SHADY COVE-PERSEIDS METEOR SHOWER CAMPOUT
Sun, July 28, 2024 LA-Hike: REVISED - Palos Verdes Summer Vacation Day: Hike, Beach, Learn and Relax
Sat, July 27, 2024 CORP Great Outdoors - Q3 Board Mtg
Sun, July 21, 2024 LA - Hike #2 Moderate to Strenuous w Views - Cancelled
Sun, July 14, 2024 LA - Hike #1 Moderate to Strenuous w Views-canceled
Sun, July 07, 2024 LA - Patti Labelle At Hollywood Bowl
Thu, June 27, 2024 LA - Misc: 🌈 Pride Outside Stargazing at Deane Dana Friendship Park
Thu, June 27, 2024 LA - Hike: 🌈 Pride Outside at Eaton Canyon Natural Area in Pasadena
Thu, June 27, 2024 LA - Misc: Malibu Creek State Park - Hike, Swim, Eat and More
Wed, June 26, 2024 LA - Camp: Malibu Creek State Park Campout
Sun, June 23, 2024 LA - Hike: 🌈 Pride Outside at Stoneview Nature Center in Culver City
Sun, June 16, 2024 LA - 🌈 Pride Hike This Sunday! Gould Mesa Trailhead to Brown Mountain Dam
Sat, May 18, 2024 LA - Stream Hike This Saturday! Gabrielino Trail from Gould Mesa Trailhead to Brown Mountain Dam
Sat, May 04, 2024 LA - MetroLink to Hilbert Museum
Sun, April 28, 2024 LA - Hike: Double the Friendship
Sat, April 20, 2024 CORP - Great Outdoors - Board Mtg
Tue, March 26, 2024 LA - Short Notice! Tuesday 3/26 Full Moon Wine & Cheese Potluck Night Hike - Echo Mountain!
Sat, March 16, 2024 LA-Hike: Santa Monica Mountains Native Plant Restoration & Hike
Sun, February 25, 2024 LA - Just added! Hike Beaudry Loop in the Verdugo Mountains
Fri, February 23, 2024 CORP - Outdoors Experience - Hike Leader - Trip Leader - Event Mgmt. Training
Sat, February 03, 2024 LA - Social: Vincent Price Art Musuem & Lunch
Sun, January 28, 2024 LA-Hike: Winter in Palos Verdes along the Terranea Trail and Brunch/Lunch!
Sun, January 21, 2024 LA - Election Brunch at DeSano Pizza Bakery
Sat, January 20, 2024 LA - Social: Camellia Tour @ Descanso Gardens
Sat, January 20, 2024 CORP Great Outdoors - Quarterly Board Mtg
Sun, December 31, 2023 LA -Rose Parade Float *Viewing*
Thu, December 28, 2023 LA -Rose Parade Float Decorating
Sat, December 16, 2023 LA - OCLB - Palos Verdes Hike: Hills, Rocks, and Ocean Hike
Wed, December 13, 2023 CORP - Website Event Creating and Posting 12/13
Sun, December 10, 2023 LA - Holiday Party
Sat, November 18, 2023 LA - Hike: POSTPONED Tapia Park to Piuma Ridge Trail
Sun, November 12, 2023 LA - Long Beach Bike & Brunch: Ascend the New Bridge
Fri, November 03, 2023 CORP-ALL CHAPTER JAMBOREE - PALM SPRINGS PRIDE
Fri, October 20, 2023 PS/CORP - 45th All Chapter Campout and Conference - Lake Perris
Sun, October 15, 2023 LA - Pizza Social and Planning Meeting
Sat, October 14, 2023 LA-Hike: Cucamonga Peak hike
Sat, October 07, 2023 LA-Los Angeles River Bike Path Ride
Sat, September 23, 2023 LA-Hiking: 3 T's Trail
Sun, September 10, 2023 LA-Hike: Palos Verdes Summer Vacation Day Two: Hike, Beach, and Relax
Sat, August 26, 2023 LA - Boy George and Culture Club
Sat, August 12, 2023 LA - Hiking: South Fork Big Rock Creek
Fri, July 28, 2023 LA-Camping-Table Mountain Campout
Sat, July 22, 2023 CORP Great Outdoors - Board Mtg
Sat, July 22, 2023 LA - Hike: Fish Canyon Narrows
Sun, July 09, 2023 LA-Hike: Palos Verdes Summer: Oceanfront Hike, Learn, and Relax
Thu, June 22, 2023 OCLB -Free! OCparks Summer Concert Series: Paco Versailles
Fri, June 16, 2023 LA - 🌈 Dodgers Pride Night! - Deadline extended to 6/14 - Special price!
Thu, June 15, 2023 (LA - Kern River Campout) CANCELED: Campground is closed due to flooding
Sun, June 11, 2023 LA - Hike: This Sunday! Strawberry Spring and Meadows
Fri, June 02, 2023 CORP - Outdoors Experience - Canceled - Hike and Trip Leader Training
Sun, May 21, 2023 LA-Hike: Devil's Chair and Punchbowl
Sat, May 20, 2023 LA-OCLB - BE PROUD! Fest
Sat, April 29, 2023 LA - Henninger Flats Hike and Picnic
Sat, April 22, 2023 CORP Great Outdoors - Board Mtg
Wed, April 05, 2023 LA - Central Coast and Morro Bay Camping
Sun, March 12, 2023 LA - Mt Lowe Trail Camp - CANCELED
Sun, March 05, 2023 LA - Hiking: Switzer's Falls - CANCELLED
Sun, February 26, 2023 CORP - Website Event Creating and Posting 12/22
Sat, February 25, 2023 LA - The Nethercutt Collection - Sylmar
Sun, January 22, 2023 LA - Coastal Bike Ride: Long Beach to Seal Beach
Sat, January 21, 2023 CORP Great Outdoors - Board Mtg
Thu, December 22, 2022 CORP - Website Event Creating and Posting 12/22
Sun, December 18, 2022 LA - San Pedro: Tide pools, Sea Cliffs, History, and Aquarium
Sun, December 11, 2022 LA - Holiday Party
Sat, December 10, 2022 LA - Long Beach | Belmont | Naples Boat Parade and Decoration Walk
Sat, November 12, 2022 CORP - Outdoors Experience - Hike and Trip Leader Training
Sat, November 05, 2022 LA - Kayak/Paddleboard
Wed, November 02, 2022 CORP - Website Event Creating and Posting
Sat, October 29, 2022 OCLB - Long Beach Festival of Flight
Sat, October 15, 2022 CORP - Outings Committee Mtg
Sat, October 15, 2022 CORP - Annual Conference and Election of Officers
Fri, October 14, 2022 OCLB/CORP - 44th Annual All Chapter Conference Registration
Thu, October 06, 2022 LA - Pirate Camp Catalina at Two Harbors!
Sun, September 11, 2022 LA - Coastal Bike Ride: Long Beach
Sat, August 27, 2022 PS - August Game Night: Gather Your Balls for BOWLING!!
Thu, July 28, 2022 OCLB -Bruno Mars Tribute Band "Uptown Funk"! Free!
Thu, July 28, 2022 LA - Agnew Meadows (Mammoth)
Sat, July 23, 2022 Great Outdoors CORP - Board Mtg
Sat, July 23, 2022 LA - Palos Verdes Summer Vacation Day: Hike, Beach, and Relax
Sat, May 21, 2022 LA - Palos Verdes Hike: Hills, Rocks, and Ocean Hike
Sat, April 16, 2022 LA - Eaton Canyon Hike
Sat, April 16, 2022 CORP - Board Mtg
Thu, March 24, 2022 LA - Central Coast and Morro Bay Camping
Sat, March 12, 2022 LA - Temescal Canyon Loop in the Santa Monica Mountains
Sun, February 27, 2022 LA - Beautiful Bear Canyon Hike in the San Gabriel Mountains
Sat, February 26, 2022 CORP - Outdoors Experience - Hike and Trip Leader Training
Sat, February 12, 2022 LA - Second Saturdays Hike: Sandstone Peak
Thu, February 03, 2022 LA - Death Valley, Furnace Creek Camping
Sat, January 22, 2022 CORP - Board Mtg
Sat, January 08, 2022 LA - Bluff Cove and Lunada Bay hike in Palos Verdes
Sat, December 18, 2021 GO LA with OC/Long Beach Chapter present: The Belmont -Naples Boat Parade and Decoration Walk
Sat, December 18, 2021 LA - Long Beach | Belmont | Naples Boat Parade and Decoration Walk
Sat, December 18, 2021 LA - Abalone and Sacred Coves Palos Verdes Hike
Sun, December 12, 2021 LA - Holiday Party 2021 at DeSano Pizza Bakery!
Sun, November 21, 2021 LA - Bicycle Tour Shoreline Long Beach
Tue, November 16, 2021 LA - LA Chapter Monthly Meeting
Sun, November 07, 2021 LA - Hike: Windy Gap, Crystal Lake Recreation Area
Sat, October 23, 2021 LA - SOLD OUT! - Camp Mozumdar Historic Walking Tour and Lunch
Tue, October 19, 2021 LA - LA Chapter Monthly Meeting
Sun, October 17, 2021 LA - Palos Verdes Coastal Walk: Point Vicente to Terranea
Sat, October 16, 2021 CORP - Outings Committee Mtg
Sat, October 16, 2021 CORP - Annual Conference and Election of Officers
Sun, September 26, 2021 LA - Palos Verdes Hike: Founders Park/Ocean Trails Reserve
Sat, September 18, 2021 LA - Malibu Hindu Temple
Sun, August 29, 2021 LA - Ballona Creek Bike Ride
Sat, August 28, 2021 LA - Lake Shrine Walk
Tue, August 24, 2021 LA - Monthly LA Chapter Planning Meeting
Thu, August 19, 2021 LA - Camping Trip Quaking Aspen, Sequoia National Forest Campout
Sun, August 08, 2021 LA - DISCOASIS Skate Night: Black Charmed's Bloom Ball!
Tue, August 03, 2021 LA - [POSTPONED]: Roller Skate Lesson & Skate Night at Moonlight Rollerway!
Sun, July 18, 2021 LA - Los Angeles River Bike Path Bike Ride
Thu, June 17, 2021 LA - Dogwood Campground (Lake Arrowhead)
Wed, May 26, 2021 CORP - OUTDOORS EXPERIENCE - HIKING SAFETY
Thu, April 15, 2021 OCLB - Caspers Wilderness Car Camp
Wed, April 07, 2021 CORP - Reopening Plan Review
Sat, March 27, 2021 CORP - Training - Trip Leader - Outdoors Experience
Wed, March 10, 2021 CORP - Training - Covid Protocols Event Leader
Tue, March 09, 2021 CORP - Outdoors Experience - Committee Meeting
Sat, January 30, 2021 CORP - Online Training - Outdoor Experiences
Tue, January 19, 2021 CORP - Outdoors Experience - Committee Meeting
Tue, November 24, 2020 LA - Thanksgiving-edition LA Monthly Core Meeting & Zoom Social
Thu, November 19, 2020 CORP - Outdoors Experience - Committee Meeting
Tue, October 27, 2020 LA - Halloween-edition LA Monthly Core Meeting & Zoom Social
Fri, August 21, 2020 CORP - Online Training - Outdoors Experience - Interest Survey
Fri, August 14, 2020 CORP - Outdoors Experience - Committee Meeting
Sat, July 11, 2020 LA - [CANCELED] GO Picnic and Social Hike at Chilao
Fri, July 10, 2020 CORP - Outdoors Experience - Committee Meeting
Sat, June 20, 2020 LA - Pasadena Architectural House Walking Tour
Tue, June 16, 2020 LA - Cancelled -Virtual Open Mic/Show & Tell Social!
Fri, May 15, 2020 CANCELLED - CORP - Lake Perris Jamboree
Tue, May 05, 2020 LA - Virtual Cinco de Mayo Social!
Tue, March 31, 2020 LA - Virtual Happy Hour
Sat, March 28, 2020 Canceled: OCLB - Arroyo Seco Day Hike
Sat, March 21, 2020 LA - Cancelled - Condor Peak Hike
Thu, February 27, 2020 LA - Joshua Tree N.P. - Jumbo Rocks Campground
Sat, February 22, 2020 CORP - Outdoors Experience - Hike And Trip Leader Training
Sat, February 15, 2020 LA - Echo Mountain: Hike through History
Sat, February 08, 2020 LA - Oak and Fascination Springs Hike
Sun, February 02, 2020 LA - Kayaking and Birding in Beautiful Newport Back Bay
Sun, January 12, 2020 OCLB - Palos Verdes Day Hike
Sun, January 05, 2020 LA - New Year's Hike: Bear Canyon
Sun, December 08, 2019 LA - Holiday Party 2019 at DeSano Pizza Bakery!
Thu, November 28, 2019 LA - Ensenada, Mexico (Condo Or Hotel)
Sun, November 24, 2019 LA - Fish Canyon Hike
Sun, November 03, 2019 LA - Central Gabrielino Trail
Sat, October 19, 2019 LA - Blue Ridge to Baldy summit (via Pine Mountain) aka “The North Backbone”
Fri, October 11, 2019 SBVC/CORP - 41st Annual GO Conference, Jamboree & Campout
Sun, September 29, 2019 LA - Huntington Brunch and Chapter Elections
Sat, September 21, 2019 LA - Scenic hike along Bluff Cove in Palos Verdes
Thu, August 15, 2019 LA - Rock Creek Canyon (near Mammoth)
Sat, August 03, 2019 LA - Chinatown Urban Walk & Wine Day
Sat, July 20, 2019 LA - Long Beach Beach Party 2019
Sat, July 13, 2019 LA - Big Rock Creek / Pleasant View Ridge Wilderness day hike
Thu, July 04, 2019 LA - Mount Hillyer Day Hike
Sat, June 29, 2019 LA - Big Gay Picnic + Victorian Urban Stair Hike
Sat, June 29, 2019 GO - Hike Leader Training - Outdoor Experience
Sun, June 23, 2019 LA - Beginner Pride Bike Ride
Thu, June 20, 2019 LA - Core Group & Member Meeting *Canceled*
Thu, June 13, 2019 LA - Kern River Camping and Rafting
Thu, June 06, 2019 LA - Pride Pop-Up! Rocketman Movie Night + Happy Hour
Thu, May 23, 2019 LA - Core Group & Member Meeting
Wed, April 17, 2019 LA - Monthly Core Group and Member Meeting

                     


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