When travel enthusiasts Chevon Linear and Kameron Stanton had their wanderlust stymied by the pandemic, they found ways to scratch that travel itch by hiking and camping in nearby parks and natural areas. But when they noticed they were often the only Black people enjoying the great outdoors, they started blazing their own trail on TikTok.

As part of our Last Word series, Linear and Stanton tell us why it’s time for Black people to take a hike.