Coffee Talk Replay: Breaking Down Barriers to Outdoor Recreation — Episode 108

If you’ve been listening to the show for a while now, or if you
joined us at the 2021 NRPA Annual Conference, you may be familiar
with today’s guests. On today’s episode, we’re replaying my
Coffee Talk from the conference with Dr. Kim and Claude Walker,
the founders of Abundant Life Adventure Club.


Abundant Life Adventure Club is an outdoor adventure company
whose membership and adventures help Black people who want to
live an active lifestyle by providing a variety of organized,
curated outdoor experiences with certified guides. The
mission of the Abundant life Adventure Club is to empower Black
people to spend time in nature to inspire wellness, abundant
living and connection, and they were named one of the “Best
Adventure Travel Companies” in 2021 by USA Today.


Tune in to our conversation below to learn more about Dr. Kim and
Claude, what inspired them to create Abundant Life Adventure
Club, and how the club has grown since the last time we spoke.
You’ll also learn:


How being part of the first generation of Black people to
have full access to parks and outdoor spaces have impacted Dr.
Kim and Claude’s relationships with the outdoors

The types of experiences Abundant Life Adventure Club
provides its members in terms of physical activity, adventure,
mental well-being and mindfulness

How Dr. Kim and Claude built a community and provided
opportunities when people needed them most, also while working
additional essential jobs

The ways Abundant Life Adventure Club has worked with
Nashville Metro Parks and Recreation and other agencies

How park and recreation professionals can build partnerships
with organizations like Abundant Life Adventure Club, and more!



Additional Resources:


Abundant Life Adventure Club website

Abundant Life Adventure Club on Instagram

Abundant Life Adventure Club on Facebook