Stories from Our Community
Families who discovered camping through Outdoorithm Collective trips—many now plan their own adventures using Outdoorithm.com
Trip Graduates: From Collective Trips to Independent Campers
These families experienced their first camping trips through Outdoorithm Collective—fully-supported group trips on public lands. Many have gone on to plan their own camping adventures using Outdoorithm.com, the free camping discovery platform (owned by the Collective). Every search you make on the platform helps fund more families' first camping experiences.
Featured Stories
Real families. Real transformation.
"I went to sleep to the sound of the ocean. Now watching my daughter climb trees with no fear, only joy—this is the dream."
Valencia, Oakland
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"There are very few times as a Black man that I feel comfortable in the woods. Being able to feel safe camping through Outdoorithm Collective changed everything."
Carl, San Francisco
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"As a solo parent, having a community that shows up and helps—that's what Outdoorithm Collective gave me."
Trudy, Bay Area
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"This camping trip came at the right time. Somehow, there was room for both the sadness and the joy."
Aftan, Bay Area
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