Sarah Knapp

August 2, 2021

A Guide to Surfer Etiquette

Sarah Knapp

August 2, 2021

The do's and don'ts of surfing

OutdoorFest

August 1, 2021

A Guide to Your Best Summer in the Rockaways

OutdoorFest

August 1, 2021

A Guide to Your Best Summer in the Rockaways

You've all heard about the Rockaways, now it's time to actual go!

OutdoorFest

July 29, 2015

Get Outside

Fishing next to the Cross Bay Bridge

OutdoorFest

July 29, 2015

Get Outside

A peak into the world of the urban fisherman

Sarah Knapp

July 28, 2015

Get Outside

Bayswater Park & Norton Basin

Sarah Knapp

July 28, 2015

Get Outside

Accidentally discovering a trail to myself.

Sarah Knapp

July 27, 2015

Get Outside

Yoga on a Stand Up Paddleboard

Sarah Knapp

July 27, 2015

Get Outside

An extra balance challenge: yoga on a stand up paddle board.

Sarah Knapp

July 26, 2015

25th Day in Rockaway: Free Beach Yoga with Parks

Sarah Knapp

July 26, 2015

25th Day in Rockaway: Free Beach Yoga with Parks

Yoga Part II - this time with NYC Parks & Rec

OutdoorFest

July 25, 2015

Checking out Breezy Point

OutdoorFest

July 25, 2015

Exploring the oh-so-exclusive community at Breezy Point

Sarah Knapp

July 24, 2015

Exploring Fort Tilden + Backpacking Part II

Sarah Knapp

July 24, 2015

Exploring Fort Tilden + Backpacking Part II

A little escape into the the overgrown landscape of Fort Tilden

OutdoorFest

July 23, 2015

22nd Day in Rockaway: Backpacking Part I

OutdoorFest

July 23, 2015

22nd Day in Rockaway: Backpacking Part I

Training for the mountains at the beach

OutdoorFest

July 12, 2015

Quick Guide to Gateway National Recreation Area

OutdoorFest

July 12, 2015

Quick Guide to Gateway National Recreation Area

Turns out NYC is at the center of one of the top 10 most visited National Park recreation areas in the country.

Sarah Knapp

July 10, 2015

9th Day in Rockaway: An Urban Farm Experience

Sarah Knapp

July 10, 2015

9th Day in Rockaway: An Urban Farm Experience

A farm to table (when the tables are actually on the farm) dinner

OutdoorFest

July 9, 2015

8th Day in Rockaway: Exploring Rockaway Community Park

OutdoorFest

July 9, 2015

8th Day in Rockaway: Exploring Rockaway Community Park

Rockaway Community Park - a warning

OutdoorFest

July 8, 2015

7th Day in Rockaway: how surfing creates community

OutdoorFest

July 8, 2015

7th Day in Rockaway: how surfing creates community

Some insight from locals on how sport and community interact

OutdoorFest

July 7, 2015

Get Outside

Daily Yoga on the Beach

OutdoorFest

July 7, 2015

Get Outside

Donation based yoga on the beach, every day.

OutdoorFest

July 6, 2015

5th Day in Rockaway: How to navigate non-outdoorsy friends

OutdoorFest

July 6, 2015

5th Day in Rockaway: How to navigate non-outdoorsy friends

For those of us who can't sit still

Sarah Knapp

July 5, 2015

Get Outside

Kayaking the Jamaica Bay Salt Marsh

Sarah Knapp

July 5, 2015

Get Outside

Kayak to the Salt Marsh in Jamaica Bay with Sebago Canoe Club

Sarah Knapp

July 4, 2015

3rd Day in Rockaway: Running on the new boardwalk

Sarah Knapp

July 4, 2015

3rd Day in Rockaway: Running on the new boardwalk

Running a new location

Sarah Knapp

July 3, 2015

Tips & Tricks

Guide to Surfing in Rockaway for Beginners

Sarah Knapp

July 3, 2015

Tips & Tricks

Guide to Surfing in Rockaway for Beginners

One of the most surprising parts of NYC? There's a vibrant surf culture here.

Sarah Knapp

July 2, 2015

1st Day in Rockaway: Public Transit

Sarah Knapp

July 2, 2015

One of the most unique things about Rockaway is that it's got great access to public transit. Today I explore the morning commute.

Sarah Knapp

July 1, 2015

A preamble.

Sarah Knapp

July 1, 2015

What does it mean to live in the city and love the outdoors? OutdoorFest founder Sarah Knapp challenges herself to bring this balance to the next level by moving to Rockaway Beach, Queens for one month. What changes? What stays the same? Follow the journey here.