‘Yes, Black People Do Hike’: Overcoming the Diversity Gap in Outdoor Recreation

Deedee Sun · KIRO 7 News · January 21, 2022

Featuring Kathleen Wolf, Nature and Health researcher

A big draw of the Pacific Northwest for many is the unparalleled natural beauty available here. But research shows people of color are much less likely to enjoy nature through outdoor recreation.

Segregation historically extended to the outdoors, but groups in Western Washington are working to repair the divide.

“It’s not too many faces, people of color out there,” said Joseph Mitchell, a lead organizer with the Facebook group, “Black People Hike.”