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LA Times Article Examines ‘Complicated Past’ Of Camping For People Of Color

“That day I was like, OK, what can I do to get more Black people outdoors?”

Jon Brown
LA Times Article Examines ‘Complicated Past’ Of Camping For People Of Color
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A recent story in The Los Angeles Times looked at outdoor camping through the lens of racism and historical oppression, alleging that people of color engage in the activity less than white people in part because camping gear is too expensive.

“Camping is often called America’s favorite outdoor activity,” the newspaper tweeted Monday. “But camping and national parks have a complicated past when it comes to racial equality and equal access for all. One modern barrier to entry: the cost of camping gear.”

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