In the Media
“All the things you fear when you're going into a remote place are a sort of roadmap for your privilege.”
Ambreen Tariq, founder of @BrownPeopleCamping, is named to Together Outdoor’s Advisory Council
Critics are raving about Fatima’s Great Outdoors!
“[A] gentle and joyful story… This title will appeal to young readers who like to camp or those that have experienced being the new kid at school.”
“This unique take on the family camping story feels refreshing and new, with its layered inclusion of big feelings that children grapple with, from immigration and fitting in to mixed emotions about siblings.”
“This book celebrates Indian culture while depicting the beauty and fun of being in the wilderness.”
“Other immigrant kids, other kids in general, especially city kids, could benefit from [nature] so much because it opens up another part of your mind and heart. It allows you to be curious. And a type of confidence that’s not really allowed on a daily basis. And that changes someone.”
Listen to the full interview on NPR now
Check out other @BrownPeopleCamping news
Bessie Awards, award nomination — 2022 Creator of the Year (March 2022)
Audubon Magazine, article — Add These Bird and Environmental Books to Your Holiday Reading List (November, 2021)
Cybil’s Awards, award nomination — #CybilsAwards Book Lists: Nature! (November 2021)
Library of Congress, National Book Festival — Fatima’s Great Outdoors (September 2021)
NPR Short Wave, interview — A Great Outdoors for Everyone (September 2021)
Insider, feature video — Advocate for Inclusivity (June 2021)
Thrillist, interview — How to get outside in a way that suits you (June 2021)
Outside Magazine, book review — ‘Fatima’s Great Outdoors’ is an adventure tale for all (April 2021)
Publisher’s Weekly, interview — Four questions for Ambreen Tariq (March 2021)
Vogue Business, article — How outdoor brands can widen their appeal (Feb 2021)
The Trek, article — Meet Ambreen Tariq, The Activist Behind Brown People Camping (September 2020)
ABC News, video & article — America’s National Parks Face Existential Crisis Over Race (June 2020)
She Explores, book — Click here to learn more/order
Women Who Hike, book — Click here to learn more/order
RV Life Pro, article — POC Outdoor Clubs and Groups Bring Diversity to the Outdoors (June 2020)
In Solidarity Project, community directory — Members Engaged in DEI Work in the Outdoor Industry (June 2020)
Matador Network, article — BIPOC Outdoor Influencers That Will Stoke Your Next Adventure (June 2020)
YETI, article — Commitment to Black Lives Matter (June 2020)
New York Times, article — ‘Unlikely"‘ Hikers Hit the Trail (May 2019)
Peninsula Press, interview – As the Founder of a Social Media Movement, Ambreen Tariq Navigates Authenticity and Allyship (March 2018)
SELF Magazine, feature – 21 Women Who Instagram All the Epic Outdoorsy Things They Do (March 2018)
REI Co-op Journal, article – I Would But: I am the Only Person of Color (February 2018)
Digital Trends, interview – How Instagram’s Being Used to Make the Outdoors More Inclusive and Diverse (February 2018)
Women’s Wire Weekly, interview – Finding Strength in Her Story: Ambreen Tariq Envisions Public Lands That Look Like America (January 2018)
Outdoor Women’s Alliance, interview – Diversifying the Outdoors: Brown People Camping (January 2018)
CNN Health, interview – Nature’s Calling – For More Human Diversity (September 2017)
National Parks Magazine, interview – Nature Fix (September 2017)
Elite Daily, short documentary – This Woman Is On A Mission To Diversify Our Public Lands (August 2017)
Airstream, article – Endless Caravan: Brown People Camping (July 2017)
KIRO Radio 97.3 FM, interview – ‘Brown People Camping’ Shows the Outdoors is for Everyone (July 2017)
Northwest Asian Weekly, interview – Outdoors Enthusiasts Travel Cross-Country to Promote Diversity in Public Lands (July 2017)
Misadventures Magazine, interview– Gamechangers Unite(June 2017)
Discover Outdoors, speaker – Diversity in the Outdoors Panel, Women in the Outdoors Week (April 2017)
Outside Magazine, article – My Immigrant Story: Loneliness and Empowerment at the American Campground (April 2017)
National Park Foundation, interview – Enjoying the Outdoors in Your Own Authentic Way (March 2017)
REI’s Co-Op Journal, article – Joy: The Gift of the Journey (February 2017)
Adventure Journal, feature – The Best Instagram Follows for the Camper (February 2017)
Outdoor Retailer Daily, interview – 5 Questions for Ambreen Tariq (January 2017)
Islamic Horizons Magazine, article – Tents, Trails, and Tranquility: Learning to be a better Muslim in the great outdoors (January 2017)
Stay Wild Magazine, article – Our Outdoors: Pushing for diversity and growing our community of outdoors lovers (January 2017)
Frontlines Podcast, interview – Episode 7 - Why is this so Important? (January 2017)
She Explores Podcast, feature – Diversity: “Beyond the Buzzword” (December 2016)
Outside Magazine, interview – To Diversify the Outdoors, We Have to Think About Who We’re Excluding (November 2016)