Gearing Up for the Outdoors

NorthBay biz-Special Edition-April 2021

The pandemic has driven more people than ever to seek the benefits of the great outdoors.

As restaurants, movie theaters and malls shuttered, many sought refuge in nature and the great outdoors. Long mistreated with polluted air, deforestation and oceans of plastic, Mother Nature was there when humankind needed her most. With the pandemic lasting longer than many anticipated, thousands flocked to the solace and safety of campsites, hiking trails and deserted beaches. Will this renewed discovery and appreciation of nature last post-pandemic? Many think it will. READ MORE.