Sunday Blog

SAFE SKIN OUTDOORS Written by Guest Author Sarah Schram, MD August 3rd, 2023 Fresh air, sunshine, and adventure keep us happy, healthy, and challenged. But to truly stay healthy, we need to stay protected too....

Author of Journeys North, historian, trail host, and thru-hiker Barney Mann shares his experiences and the magic of hiking the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail (PCT).” Designated a National Scenic Trail in 1968, the Pacific Crest...

The New Year brings new beginnings, as people across the globe make resolutions to improve their lives. Achieving physical excellence at any level requires effort and commitment. But getting in shape doesn’t have to be...

TACKLING CLIMATE CHANGE HEAD ON Sunday Afternoons was born out of a love of spending time outdoors with family—in any kind of weather. Increasingly, the places we love are at risk from climate change, and...

Feeling stressed? Take a hike! Dealing with anxiety is hard. But spending time outside is healing. I love hiking, camping, and other outdoor activities. For me, they’re more than just a good time. They’re natural...

The summer solstice, the longest day of the year, brings extra hours of sunlight in the northern hemisphere, and that means more chances for fun outdoors. With the sun reaching its highest point in the...

Summer was made for outdoor play, and kids know how to do it best. That’s why we’ve gathered some easy tips and tricks to make this summer the best yet for the whole family.

SUNDAY AFTERNOONSAMBASSADORS Ashlyn Robinson @idontakepictures Petaluma, CA Sundays to me is a time to reflect on the previous week before going into the next! I spend most of my time reflecting at the beach and...

7 Simple Things You Can Do to Celebrate Earth Day … Every Day We’re all about tapping into that Sunday feeling every day. Whether we’re chasing the sunrise or sunset on our local trails, opting...

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAYAT SUNDAY AFTERNOONS On March 8, people around the world honor and celebrate women. This International Women’s Day, we recognize the achievements of two strong, smart, creative women whose talents have helped make...

THE OUTDOORMANIFESTO Luca Dalpez is not the average citizen of Cles, a small mountain village situated in Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol of Northern Italy, where he lives with his wife and two children. As a professional splitboarder...

LOVE LETTER TOMOTHER NATURE Roses are red. Violets are blue. No matter the weather, I will always love you! But let’s be real. Roses fade, violets aren’t actually blue,and you already know rain, snow, and...

2,112 MILES119 DAYS,100% ADVENTURE,PURPOSE & PASSION Katie Visco is no stranger to a challenge. In 2009 she became the 2nd woman and 13th overall to run solo across the United States covering 3,132 miles from...

HEALTHYWINTER SKIN Written by Guest Author Matthew W. Beal, MD, Medical Director, and Co-owner of Pima Dermatology Healthy skin is an important part of a proactive self-care routine, especially when you love to get outside...

FROZENFLOWERS Written by Guest Author Tracy Jones June 24th, 2021 Kids love to explore and guest blogger Tracy Jones has another fun, easy activity to encourage kids to learn about and appreciate the flora and...

As a runner, I view life like an ultramarathon. In order to make it to the finish line, and have some fun along the way, it’s important to keep a manageable and consistent pace. In...

EGGSHELLSEEDLINGS Written by Guest Author Tracy Jones June 24th, 2021 Guest blogger Tracy Jones is back with another easy, engaging activity to encourage kids to explore the flora and fauna of the natural world. Eggshell...

LEARNING ANDGROWING OUTDOORS Written by Guest Author Anna Sharratt June 9th, 2021 Guest blogger Anna Sharratt is the Executive Director of Free Forest School, an organization working to empower caregivers to get outside with their...

READY, SET, GROW! March 25th, 2021 In the absence of our regularly scheduled outdoor travel and adventure this year, we’re on the hunt for clever, resourceful, and easy ways to stay healthy and have fun....

FIELD REPORT-PORTUGAL By Jenn Byrne for Sunday Afternoons Portugal, specifically the Azores Islands, stole my heart. Immediately, I fell in love with the landscape on the island of Flores, filled with waterfalls as far as...

PINECONE DISCOVERYPROJECT FOR KIDS Written by Guest Author Tracy Jones March 11th, 2021 Whether you find yourself looking for inspiration while sheltering-at-home with young children or creative new ways to encourage kids of all ages...

HEALTHYECOSYSTEMS The Pantanos de Centla is a 17,200 sq. km. (6,600 sq. mi.) tropical swamp ecosystem in the southern Mexico states of Tabasco and Campeche which includes seasonally-flooded forests and wetlands. Because of its size...

FIELD REPORT-THE DOLOMITES Written by Jenn Byrne for Sunday Afternoons Where do I begin describing the immense beauty that is the Dolomites? The Dolomites are a mountain range located in northeastern Italy. Before this trip,...

SOUTHERN OREGON LAND CONSERVANCY Preserving Oregon's Special Places for Generations to Come We all benefit from nature. The beauty of wild lands inspires our creativity and healthy habitats nourish us with wholesome food and clean...

THE RIVERCOLLECTION A portion of the proceeds from sales of the River Collection will be donated to support The Freshwater Trust’s work to preserve and restore freshwater ecosystems. SHOP THE RIVER COLLECTION Kids' Play Hat...

PARTNERING FOR THE WILD:SUNDAY AFTERNOONS AND KS WILD KS Wild monitors and influences federal management of over eight million acres of forest, focusing on the public lands that comprise the Rogue and Klamath River watersheds....

FIELD REPORT-IRELAND By Jenn Byrne for Sunday Afternoons Inis Mór is one of the Aran Islands, a collection of islands off the west coast of Ireland in County Galway. The 845 locals primarily speak Irish,...

HONEY BEEWATERING STATION Written by Guest Author Tracy Jones April 20th, 2021 It’s spring and guest blogger Tracy Jones has another fun and easy activity to encourage kids to learn about and appreciate the flora...

FAMILY-FRIENDLYROAD TRIP TIPS Written By Michelle Gigger September 1, 2019 Planning a family-friendly road trip is exciting and fun. Imagining the places you’ll see, the beautiful photos you’ll take, and daydreaming about the precious family...

VIRTUAL TOURS COVID-19 Silver Linings: Virtual Tours of Your Favorite National Gems These days when we’re all spending far more time at home than ever before, it can feel disappointing to miss out on our...

FIELD REPORT-ICELAND Written by Jenn Byrne for Sunday Afternoons September 21st, 2018 Yes, Iceland does live up to all the hype! We spent two glorious weeks circumnavigating this beautiful island in the winter and that...

BUG-FREEPROTECTION Introducing three new ways to keep insects at bay! Our new Bug-Free Adventure and Charter Hats offer odorless and invisible insect repellent protection with EPA-registered No Fly Zone® technology. Applied to the main body...

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE From cozy beanies to waterproof, insulated trappers and reversible fleece hats for kids, give the gift of adventure this holiday season. Women's Gifts Men's Gifts Kids' Gifts Stocking Stuffers...

2020 REVIEWED As we turn the page on 2020—an unparalleled year that challenged and stretched us all—and approach our 30th anniversary in 2022, we are inspired to come together now more than ever. Together in...

REDISCOVERING A PASSION FOR THEOUTDOORS THROUGH COMMUNITY By Christina Merhar, Hike it Baby Branch Ambassador We are all drawn to the outdoors for different reasons. Whether to breathe away the stress of the day, to...

CUSTOMIZED COLORINGPAGES FOR CRAZY TIMES Written by Guest Author Courtney Larsen May 18th, 2020 During this strange time, innovative companies are thinking of creative ways to engage with and give back to their communities. Sunday...

THE POLLINATORCOLLECTION A portion of the proceeds from our sales of the Pollinator Collection will go toward supporting Bee Girl, working to educate and inspire communities to conserve bees, their flowers, and our countryside. Featuring...

THE CHARTERHAT COLLECTION With a distinctive Charter profile and features that travelers require, these styles have a range of features to fit any adventure. From added ventilation and breathability in the Charter Breeze, to lightweight...

GET OUT THEREAND DO WHAT SCARES YOUBIKEPACKING WITH FELECIA MORAN May 24th 2019 Felecia Moran grew up not far from New York City and recognized from an early age that she wanted nothing to do...

SIX EASY WAYS TO FEEL OPTIMISTICAND JOYFUL DURING CORONAVIRUS During this time of uncertainty and fear, many people are feeling angry, anxious, afraid, and lonely. News of coronavirus is all over social media, we have...

LIMITED EDITIONARTIST SERIESTRUCKERS Midnight Mountain Trucker $30.00 Campfire Trucker $30.00 Geo Mountain Trucker $30.00 Kids' Sneaky Bear Trucker $25.00 Danielle Quigley Raised in Denver, Colorado, Danielle is a full-time artist who is passionate about the...

16 MOVIES TO BRING YOURLOVE OF THE OUTDOORS INDOORS During this strange and unprecedented time, we want to help you maintain your spirit, passion, and curiosity for adventure while spending more time indoors. To help...

SUSTAINABILITY ATSUNDAY AFTERNOONS MEASUREMENT & ASSESSMENT A proud member of the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), Sunday Afternoons is actively working on a sustainability roadmap to measure progress and assess...

FIELD REPORT-NEW ZEALAND New Zealand has no shortage of activities and variety in landscapes, and boy did we cover some ground in order to accomplish as much as we could in the five weeks we...

The International Dark Sky Association The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) is the recognized authority on light pollution. We work to protect and restore the natural nighttime environment through outreach, public policy, conservation, and the certification...

PROTECT OUR WINTERS Low-Carbon Lifestyle As a supporting partner of Protect Our Winters (POW), a non-profit organization committed to finding systemic solutions to climate change, we’re inspired by the work so many passionate people do...

FEATURED ARTIST Featured Artist: Dan Fredman Designer, illustrator, photographer, and lover of the great outdoors, Dan Fredman has spent his life following his curiosity and passion for creating. He lives in Portland, Oregon, where he...

RECYCLED STYLES Family-owned for over 25 years, our mission is to enhance everyday adventure with durable, stylish, feature-rich hats that look as good as they feel. As outdoor lovers, we are not only committed to...

Five Stellar Places to Enjoy One Big Sky From the land around us to the skies above, our inspiration comes from where we live, work and play. We support groups conserving natural wonder and improving...

WHAT YOUR ADVENTURE HATSAYS ABOUT YOU Written by Malee Baker Oot for RootsRated in partnership with Sunday Afternoons. April 26TH, 2019 From the slot canyons of the Southwest to the snow-capped summits of the High...

RUNNING ACROSSAUSTRALIA WITHKATIE VISCO Written By Katie Visco August 15, 2019 Saying Yes to Fear Katie was both 2nd youngest and the 13th woman to run solo across the United States Running Across Australia with...

8 REASONSWHY KIDS SUN-PROTECTIVE HATSARE A MUST HAVE Written by Shanti Hodges - Founder, Hike it Baby July 13th, 2018 When my son Mason was born, I didn’t have very many friends with kids, so...

CHEMICAL-FREE, UPF50+ FABRICS Designed to keep you comfortable while you sweat, Coolcore® performance fabrics wick moisture from your skin, distributing body heat evenly so you feel cool faster. The chemical-free properties of this innovative UPF...

7 WAYS TO RESPECTTHE MOUNTAINS We’re always looking for opportunities to partner with organizations doing important work in the world. We signed on with the UIAA (Union Internationale des Associations d’Alpinisme) Respect the Mountains (RtM)...

EARTH DAY For 30 years, our family-owned company has been pushing the boundaries of hat-making. From innovative craftsmanship and ethical manufacturing to meaningful conservation, we’re always challenging ourselves to go Beyond the Brim. Every day...

THE ADVENTURECOLLECTION Borrowing design inspiration from our original, best-selling Adventure series, take the trail less traveled in new styles that convert, stash, and stow. Our hats are made for adventurers everywhere who know how to...

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7 GEAR TIPS FORHIKING WITH A BABY Originally posted by So We Went February 13th, 2019 So you are thinking about hiking with an infant? Awesome! Getting out on the trail has been one of...

ARTIST SERIESTRUCKER HATS Our own spin on the new “classic” trucker! Each hand-drawn design showcases the beauty of the great outdoors and provides groovy inspiration for all of your adventures. Ventilation? Sure. Wicking? Absolutely. But...

Best Hiking Hats When you love hiking adventures as much as we do, it’s important to make sure that your hat's fit, style, and level of sun protection are just right. Whether you’re looking for...

Best Sun Hats When you love playing outdoors, but know better than to venture out unprotected, you need a sun hat with UPF 50+ protection you can trust. Whether you’re looking for a stylish hat...

UPF50+SUN PROTECTION How We Love the Outdoors! Fresh air, sunshine, and adventure keep us happy, healthy, and challenged. Although the best part of being outdoors is spending time in the fresh air and sunshine, it’s...