Great Outdoors upcoming events

CORP - Website Event Creating and Posting -- DATE CHANGE (Sat, April 18, 2026)

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

This event has been rescheduled from 4/18 to 5/6. A new announcement will be forthcoming. Registration for the May 6 training is open if you would like to attend.

How to create events on GO WildApricot website.

We will review setting up and managing events:

Event details and formatting
Registration ticket types & settings
Emails
Managing registrants
Waitlist settings

You'll get practical tips and have the opportunity to bring your specific 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: Beth S., Chair Outdoor Experience: email click here

SD - Social - Out At The Park (Padres vs White Sox) (Fri, May 01, 2026)

Fri, 01 May 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Join Great Outdoors San Diego for Out at the Park!

Baseball. Pride. ️‍ ️‍Community. What's not to love?

Great Outdoors San Diego (GOSD) is heading to Petco Park on Friday, May 1st for one of San Diego's most beloved annual traditions — Out at the Park, the Padres' Pride night celebration in partnership with San Diego Pride. We'd love for you to join us — whether you're a die-hard baseball fan, a Pride enthusiast, or just looking for a great night out with great people.

The Details: Petco Park, Sections 228/230 Friday, May 1st — Game starts at 6:40 PM ⚾ Padres vs. Chicago White Sox ️ $65 per person — includes your game ticket, a commemorative Padres Pride hat, and a $10 donation to San Diego Pride

Space is very limited — only 15 total spots available, first come, first served!

Come Early for the Pre-Game Party!

Want to make a full evening of it? Head to Gallagher Square when the gates open for Party in the Park, a pregame happy hour presented by Southwest Airlines, running from approximately 4:30–6:30 PM. It's a festive, lively kickoff to the night — the perfect place to meet up with other GOSD event attendees before we head to our seats together.

If you can't make the pre-game, no worries — join us at the seats for first pitch at 6:40 PM!

Why the Padres? Why This Night?

The Padres don't just host Pride night — they mean it. Out at the Park has been a San Diego tradition for nearly 30 years, and the Padres have been recognized across Major League Baseball for their genuine, year-round commitment to the LGBTQ+ community. Petco Park was the first MLB stadium to offer gender-neutral, multi-stall restrooms, and the organization has donated tens of thousands of dollars to LGBTQ+ causes over the years. This is a franchise that walks the walk — and that's exactly why we're proud to be there.

Ready to join us? Grab your ticket before they're gone — register now. Questions? Reach out to event lead Brent Sammons at president-sd@greatoutdoors.org.

We hope to see you there — gay, straight, and everywhere in between.

CORP - Website Event Creating and Posting (Wed, May 06, 2026)

Thu, 07 May 2026 01:30:00 GMT

This event was rescheduled from 4/18 to 5/6. Registration is open if you would like to attend on Wednesday, May 6.

How to create events on GO WildApricot website.

We will review setting up and managing events:

Event details and formatting
Registration ticket types & settings
Emails
Managing registrants
Waitlist settings

You'll get practical tips and have the opportunity to bring your specific 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: Beth S., Chair Outdoor Experience: email click here

SBVC - Duck Creek Campout (Revised) (Wed, August 19, 2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Ready for an Unforgettable Escape? Come join your GO friends to Southern Utah! -Updated ticket costs-

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 087,089, 090(Loop D)

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 there. There 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 $85 for driver, $70 for Passenger, tent camping only

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. 19^th: 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. 20^th: 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 21^th: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 22^th: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 13^th: 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 10th you will receive a refund minus a $10 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)
muddbilt@comcast.net

SD - Sale - San Diego Pride TShirts! (2022-2025) (Tue, October 20, 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Great Outdoors San Diego T-Shirt Sales

Please select from the 4 options below for you San Diego Pride T-Shirt. These will have the year that the design was featured, and in the same color from their associated year (2021-2025). Price is $30 with shipping included with your order! The above Great Outdoors Pride logo is featured on the front of the shirts, with the year specific design on the back.

2022 Design (Aqua Blue Color Shirt):

2023 Design (Mauve Color Shirt):

2024 Design (Olive Green Color Shirt):

2025 Design (Peri Blue Color Shirt):

2025 Conference Historic Designs:

Shipping Information: We will be as expeditious as possible in our shipping! If you haven't gotten word of your shipping timeline 2 weeks after your order, please follow up with Tyler Roosden at TheRoosdens@gmail.com

Costs: $30/Shirt with shipping included. For bulk orders, please inquire for pricing.

Who to Contact with Questions: Tyler Roosden at TheRoosdens@gmail.com

Great Outdoors San Diego EDI Statement

Great Outdoors San Diego and our members enjoy the privilege of using the outdoors for recreation. We strive to include more of our community, especially those historically not included. Please encourage your friends, neighbors, and community members to come out and join us! If something is holding them back, please contact GOSD to explore accommodations including equipment available for lend or sponsorships for events.