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Scroll down for notes from the WayOut experience. If we don't study ourselves, we get studied. Often, with a lot of misunderstanding and misrepresentation. We're side launching a community ethnographic endeavor-- out of the ivory tower and into the grassroots. The snapshots below are excerpts from written and audio field notes. Join the research. Not as subjects, but as intellectuals. Post your reactions, insights, analysis and similar experiences. 

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Just 2 weeks away! Join us at @sgrbpatch in Tuskegee, AL for live music, drum circle, nature wal....
Just 2 weeks away! Join us at @sgrbpatch in Tuskegee, AL for live music, drum circle, nature walks, foraging, kids activities, camping, vendors, and more!
You can come soak up good vibes all day or keep the party going and camp overnight on the farm. Only 5 campsites left!
Link in bio. Let's come together and celebrate community and the abundance that nature provides!
#blacknomads #blacktravel #blacktravelfeed #blackhomesteaders #blackfarmers #tuskegee #tuskegeeuniversity #travelnoire #black Read More
It’s all about abundance. Come on through for a full day of celebrating community, our roots, ....
It’s all about abundance. Come on through for a full day of celebrating community, our roots, and the abundance that nature provides! You can come for the daytime festivities or keep the party going all night as we camp out on the farm!
On Juneteenth weekend (6/17-6/18), take the Southern Route to your Roots and enjoy some good food, good music, and down-home family vibes at @sgrpatch in Tuskegee, Alabama!
Tickets for the daytime festival are $10 (FREE for kids under 13!) If you want to keep Read More
We're heading Southwest and need your help! PLEASE SHARE THIS to help us connect with more land ....
We're heading Southwest and need your help! PLEASE SHARE THIS to help us connect with more land stewards as we continue to work on expanding the Aboveground Railroad community.
We're so excited to finally be venturing into the southwest soon to connect with some long-time IG fam in real life. We'll be making many stops along the way and would love to be able to stay on Black-owned land for the entire journey.
We are especially looking to connect with land stewards in OK, AR, or Northern Texas Read More
Let’s celebrate community, our roots, and the abundance that nature provides! This Juneteenth ....
Let’s celebrate community, our roots, and the abundance that nature provides! This Juneteenth weekend (6/17-6/18), take the Southern Route to your Roots and enjoy some good food, good music, and down-home family vibes at @sgrbpatch in Tuskegee, Alabama!
Tickets for the daytime festival are $10 (FREE for kids under 13!) If you want to keep the festivities going overnight, you can add on a campsite for up to 5 people for just $20! Only 6 campsites left. Secure your tickets and campsite today!
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Tickets are available now! Come for the daytime festivities or turn up all night as we camp on t....
Tickets are available now! Come for the daytime festivities or turn up all night as we camp on the farm. Link in bio.
The Rhythm & Blueberry Fest on June 17-18 at @sgrbpatch
In Tuskegee, AL is gonna be goo music, good food, good people, & good vibes.
We're so excited to be getting so much local support for this event already. And we're still looking for more volunteers and donations.
***Campsites are going fast. Only 7 left!***
#blackvanlife #blacknomads #blackfarmers #blackcampers #black Read More
We kicked off the spring camp season out on @mysticpinefarm , a small farm in southwest VA stewa....
We kicked off the spring camp season out on @mysticpinefarm , a small farm in southwest VA stewarded by Chef Stephanie and we couldn’t have felt luckier!
Chef Steph (has a great ring to it), like so many farmers and homesteaders we’ve met, is a “let’s get er done” type person. In a short time, she has cleared her land, hand built raised beds and hand plowed crop rows to grow the food she uses for the delicious food she makes.
We enjoyed her down-home shrimp and grits, with a side of the most Read More
@kidogo_farms presents Camping 'Cross Da Gullah Nation 2023! April 20-23 in SC! Tour and camp th....
@kidogo_farms presents Camping 'Cross Da Gullah Nation 2023! April 20-23 in SC! Tour and camp throughout the Gullah-Geechee Nation, from Allendale to Dorchester to Georgetown, with meals, drinks, and entertainment provided at each location. Join the fun!!
Get info and tickets at www.kidogofarms.com/geechee-camp-tour
As usual, Aboveground Railroad community members get the family hookup. Check your email for details.
#blacktravel #blacktravelfeed #blacknomads #blackvanlife #travelnoire #black Read More
Getting our popcorn ready to see the stunning changes over at @off_gridish! Make sure you tune i....
Getting our popcorn ready to see the stunning changes over at @off_gridish! Make sure you tune in. Catch them on #iglive next Tuesday at 7:30pm EST right before the episode airs!
We love to see the Aboveground Railroad community thrive. “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”
Can’t wait to visit again soon!
#blacktravel #blacktravelfeed #blacknomads #blackvanlife #travelnoire #blackhomesteaders #blackhomesteads #blackfarmers #blackfarmersmarket #blackcampers # Read More
Save the Date!📅 On Juneteenth weekend, @sgrbpatch is hosting a nature-filled good time at the....
Save the Date!📅 On Juneteenth weekend, @sgrbpatch is hosting a nature-filled good time at their blueberry farm in Tuskeegee, Alabama!
Pick your own blueberries, fill up on some down-home cookin', turn up with some good music and fun outdoor activities, and then warm up gathered around the bonfire!
You can come just for the daytime festivities or extend the fun by camping out on the farm.
Stay tuned for more details and registration!
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It's going down once again at Unity Family Farm May 19-21 in Gibson, GA!Garrett invites all for ....
It's going down once again at Unity Family Farm May 19-21 in Gibson, GA!
Garrett invites all for a weekend of community camping and relaxation at his homestead. Free camping and free food!
Save the date OR better yet, put in your RSVP now! RSVP is required by May 1st. See flyer for contact info.
#blackhomesteaders #blacknomads #blacktravel #blacktravelfeed #blackvanlife #travelnoire
Stay toasty warm on those chilly outdoor nights and help us raise funds to continue building the....
Stay toasty warm on those chilly outdoor nights and help us raise funds to continue building the Aboveground Railroad community!
We need your support to continue making this vision a reality. Check out the Solidarity Shop and grab an Aboveground Railroad hoodie, magnet, keychain, or engraved compass! Link in bio.
Here's your chance to show us some love and provide support as we continue this wonderful work of building a nationwide community centered around providing safe and affirming outdoor Read More
@deadprez said it best. Sound on!Visit the solidarity shop (link in bio) to help raise funds for....
@deadprez said it best. Sound on!
Visit the solidarity shop (link in bio) to help raise funds for groups and organizers working hard to make sure that there is NO Cop City anywhere!
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#stopcopcity #defendatlantaforest
Yoooo this is dope! Share this! We spotted this protest sign and just love the idea!Taking a sti....
Yoooo this is dope! Share this! We spotted this protest sign and just love the idea!
Taking a sticker and turning a public sign that can be found everywhere into a protest sign for Stop Cop City is just brilliant! Simple, yet powerful! We were so inspired we added stickers to the Solidarity Shop. Love to see people getting more creative with the ways we take action and show solidarity.
Visit the Solidarity Shop to help raise funds and join the movement to Stop Cop City from happening anywher Read More
We are thrilled to launch the Solidarity Shop! Swipe through the slides for details! (Link in bi....
We are thrilled to launch the Solidarity Shop! Swipe through the slides for details! (Link in bio)
The first movement we're providing action tools and raising funds for is Stop Cop City!
This Black History Month, let's celebrate and build upon the legacy and traditions of the Black freedom struggle by taking action now!
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#stopcopcity #defendatlantaforest #solidarityshop #abovegroundrailroad #blackhomesteaders #blacktravel #blacknomads #blacktravelfeed #travelnoire
400 acres of an Atlanta forest in a Black community is scheduled to be destroyed and replaced wi....
400 acres of an Atlanta forest in a Black community is scheduled to be destroyed and replaced with a massive police training compound. 😠😡🤬!
The plans include military-grade facilities, a mock city to practice urban tactical operations, explosives testing areas, dozens of shooting ranges, and a Black Hawk helicopter landing pad.
We took a trip down to walk through the forest and got a chance to talk with protestors who have been camping in the forest near the proposed Cop City building site.
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Get a GRAND start to the New Year! Come camp out and connect with @blkdreamcamp in Apache County....
Get a GRAND start to the New Year! Come camp out and connect with @blkdreamcamp in Apache County, AZ just a few miles from the Grand Canyon. Dec 30 - Jan 1
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Join us on New Years Eve for a celebration of new energy, life, abundance and manifesting in Nature at BLK Dream Camp!
We will be emersed into the wonders of nature and will participate in:
🔵 A Vision Board Ceremony
🔵 Open Mic (Bring your talents)
🔵 Midnight Paper Lantern Release
🔵Bonfire
🔵 Meditation and Yoga practice (New Year Read More
Bring in the new year under the stars at @kidogo_farms in Georgetown, SC! Fri, Dec 30 - Mon, Jan....
Bring in the new year under the stars at @kidogo_farms in Georgetown, SC! Fri, Dec 30 - Mon, Jan 2 (You can camp 1, 2, or all 3 nights!)
Aboveground Railroad community members get the hookup! 35% off! Current members, check your inbox for the coupon code. Not a member yet? Come on through and register today! Link in bio.
Campout, relax, and meet some new people. Includes tent site, breakfast and dinner, and entertainment. Your entry fee includes breakfast and dinner, a foraging walk in the wo Read More
We arrived at night at @kidogo_farms. We were prepared. Or so we thought. Things got wild!Ventur....
We arrived at night at @kidogo_farms. We were prepared. Or so we thought. Things got wild!
Venturing way out gives us the space and clarity needed to connect more meaningfully with nature. It encourages us to see and feel the extraordinary that lies within the ordinary.
Good times on the Aboveground Railroad with our fam at Kidogo.
Y'all going high or low vibrational with your plates today? It's all good 😁🤤. Grateful to ....
Y'all going high or low vibrational with your plates today? It's all good 😁🤤. Grateful to be on this journey.
#blacknomads #travelnoire #Blacktravelfeed #blackhomesteaders #blackvanlife #blackfarmers
We soaked up some Gullah Geechee love at @kidogo_farms in Georgetown, SC! Check out the full vid....
We soaked up some Gullah Geechee love at @kidogo_farms in Georgetown, SC! Check out the full video with highlights from our trip on our Youtube channel. Link in bio!
Kidogo Farms was the first place we visited when set out to build the Aboveground Railroad and it was truly an affirming experience. Coming back after over a year of travel camping truly felt like returning home.
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#blackvanlife #vanlife #blackhomesteaders #blackfarmers #travelnoire #blacktravel #blacknomads #blacktravelfeed
One of the best things about travel camping in our van is it gives us opportunities to step away....
One of the best things about travel camping in our van is it gives us opportunities to step away from the usual daily routines and reflect on life.
Check out our latest Youtube video where we explore some WayOut Thoughts on work vs living. Link in bio.
#blackvanlife #blackhomesteaders #livingwell #blacknomads #blacktravel #blacktravelfeed #travelnoire #blackfarmers
This is the only pic I have of the amazing campout and workshops I attended at Brightwood BEDZ--....
This is the only pic I have of the amazing campout and workshops I attended at Brightwood BEDZ-- a perfect spot to do my (Aasha) first solo trip in Turtle, our van.
I was much too busy enjoying myself to stop and take photos. But, I couldn't resist a pic of this little mew who cozied up by the fire with all of us. 
Skip, our host, was a wealth of knowledge as we learned how to identify the right trees to use for various parts of firebuilding, from starting a fire with kindling to long smolderi Read More
Here’s what we’re FOR. If this resonates with you, build with us.....#blackvanlife #blacktra....
Here’s what we’re FOR. If this resonates with you, build with us.
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#blackvanlife #blacktravel #blacktravelfeed #blacktravelmovement #blackcampers #blackhomesteaders #blackfarmers #blacknomads #travelnoire
Your time and talent is invaluable. Shine your unique light to help the Aboveground Railroad flo....
Your time and talent is invaluable. Shine your unique light to help the Aboveground Railroad flourish.
We want to build with you. Get involved by joining the community platform or simply DM/email us so we can set up a chat and explore how we can move forward together as a community.
If you’ve been observing our progress and like what you’ve seen so far, just imagine what we can get accomplished when you bring your brilliance to the community.
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Y'all coming thru?! Let’s immerse ourselves in nature and Black love on November 5th at a smal....
Y'all coming thru?! Let’s immerse ourselves in nature and Black love on November 5th at a small, family-friendly event way out at @kidogo_farms homestead in Georgetown, SC! Link in bio.
First-time campers are encouraged to come! If you need gear, just holla and we’ll help you get what you need.
It's gonna be down-to-earth family cookout vibes with some fun outdoor skills activities throughout the day! Come on through and dap it up, hug it out, eat some Gullah farm-fresh home-cooking, and enjo Read More
Let’s go look for food in the woods! Might sound cray, but this used to be the norm for most p....
Let’s go look for food in the woods! Might sound cray, but this used to be the norm for most people and still is for many.
Just being present in nature helps us to reconnect with what truly matters. That connection deepens when we find ways to directly engage with nature. Foraging for wild foods and useful plants is a great way to reshape the way we look at “the woods”.
It doesn’t take long to retrain your eyes to see the forest for the actual trees (and plants, fungi, animals, etc).
Don’t Read More
Check out the feature article on WayOut in Fodors Travel Guide! Good lookin’ out @yvonnemcbrid....
Check out the feature article on WayOut in Fodors Travel Guide! Good lookin’ out @yvonnemcbridelitlife ! Thanks for writing the article and shining more light on the AboveGround Railroad! So delighted to see some of our partner campgrounds, homesteads, and farms get some shine. Looking forward to shining more light your way!
It takes a community to build a community. Much love to those who are bringing their unique skills and resources to the table to help further this cause. We give because th Read More
Come join us on the Aboveground Railroad wayout @kidogo_farms in Georgetown, SC on Nov 5th! This....
Come join us on the Aboveground Railroad wayout @kidogo_farms in Georgetown, SC on Nov 5th! This is our first Community CampOut! Link in Bio.
Let’s connect in person to relax, recharge, eat good, laugh hard, and have fun exploring some outdoor survival skills. We can’t wait for you to experience the joy of the AboveGround Railroad firsthand and soak up some Gullah-Geechee love!
Space is limited so secure your spot ASAP. RSVP is on a sliding scale. Because, We Got Us!
www.wayoutdoors.org/cam Read More
Abundance. Walking into the house last night, we spotted a deer 🦌 just hanging out in the yar....
Abundance. Walking into the house last night, we spotted a deer 🦌 just hanging out in the yard. Normally when people come closer, they move on. But she was just chillin', looking back at us like "Sup, y'all good?".
This morning, we realized why she didn't move on. Some fresh ringless honey Mushroom had popped up in the yard. She wasn't about to miss out on a great meal! Was gonna grab some for lunch but decided to let it be.
This evening, she brought her babies with her to feast. Again, the Read More
We haven't posted in a minute, but we assure you we're still hard at work building this communit....
We haven't posted in a minute, but we assure you we're still hard at work building this community!
We've been welcoming new community members, increasing our exposure via our new YouTube channel, planning some community camping events, and ironing out our fall and winter travel plans.
We're loving this journey and we hope to connect with you somewhere way out very soon! Link in bio for more info about the AboveGround Railroad community!
#blacknomads #blackvanlife #vanlife #blacktravel #blac Read More

"I’m worried about listing it on AirBnB."

As such, after talking with landowners, WayOut Railroad has a “Business is Personal" policy.

“This helped me with my PTSD”

...Everyone looked to him to explain himself and he shared with us that he was ex military and he enjoyed the quietness of the outdoors. It turns out in our little huddle three of the men were ex military...

“He’s not white, y’all. He’s Black!”

...An older, fair skinned gentleman with a greyish white beard, it was not easy to tell.  And many assumed that he was white...

"Where ya going in those flip flops, girl?"

...The day before we spotted some chanterelle mushrooms from a distance so we wanted to head a little deeper into the brush to see if we could find enough to cook.  As we are walking we hear a loud voice, “Where ya going in those flip flops, girl?”...

"Oh! The cops are here."

...“Oh! The cops are here.” From the table, the campers could see a cop car parked at the main road. The event organizer and a few others got up to see why it was there. Before walking over, someone said, “Bring your phone....