“We are changing the world…one campfire at a time folks!” —Earl B. Hunter, Jr.
This project is a collaboration between Black Folks Camp Too, a marketing-driven business whose mission is to increase diversity in the out-door industry; NC PATH (Parks and Trails for Health), an initiative designed to encourage physical activity in North Carolina’s outdoor spaces; and the North Carolina State Parks system.
First Timers
In this episode, Black Folks Camp Too invites some first-time canoers for a thrilling adventure on the New River to learn about the importance of water safety and how to navigate the river's currents.
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Family Fun
Sitting near the point where the Carolinas and Georgia meet, Gorges State Park sports plunging waterfalls, rugged river gorges, and sheer rock precipices.
Here, Black Folks Camp Too invites the Gossett Family to explore the park's natural beauty, learn about bear safety, and enjoy a reptile encounter.
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Confronting our Roots
Historic Stagville is home to one of the largest forced-labor camps (sometimes referred to euphemistically as plantations) in North Carolina history. This state historic site includes dwellings built and inhabited by enslaved people. Over 900 people were enslaved and forced to work on this land.
In this video, Earl and Raileigh address some of the root causes of why Black folks don’t recreate outdoors as frequently as other groups.
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