Before you know it, summer will be right around the corner. We can only guess, your top priority is probably to get the kids outside and out of the house. There are a lot of summer programs for middle... READ MORE
With new COVID-19 practices in place, we caught up with our Alumni to hear about their recent course experiences. As I walk out the door to my house, I check for four things: wallet, keys, phone and mask—an essential list... READ MORE
With the holidays coming up it can be hard to know what to get the outdoor adventurer in your life because what they thrive on is experiences. Explore these five last-minute gifts they won’t only love, but will keep them... READ MORE
We do not believe in ourselves until someone reveals that deep inside us is something valuable, worth listening to, worthy of our trust, sacred to our touch. Once we believe in ourselves we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight or... READ MORE
Pathfinder courses provide the opportunity for young adults, ages 18 to 25, to chart a path, acquire the motivation to begin their journey, the resiliency to recover from setbacks and the skills needed to achieve their goals. Students get to... READ MORE
Dear Future Self, As I write to you, I’m having the best day I’ve had this year. I’m alone in the wilderness. Well, I’m not technically alone. In fact, I’m surrounded by folks who are also alone in the wilderness.... READ MORE
What does it take to build a powerful partnership? Anyone who’s completed an Outward Bound course knows it takes trust, compassion, teamwork; stepping into leadership roles; and navigating uncharted territory with the courage to be vulnerable in the midst of... READ MORE
We believe every young person deserves the opportunity to explore their identity in a positive and affirming environment. This comes from the OUT There Adventures’ website, a Seattle based non-profit organization working to change the lives of LGBTQ youth. It’s... READ MORE
From learning how to poop in the wilderness to incredible stories of adventure and triumph over life’s toughest obstacles, these are the blog posts that you loved the most in 2018. So You Want to Become an Outdoor Educator: A... READ MORE
It only takes a moment to get inspired. But it’s where that inspiration leads you that can really make a difference. For John and Moreen McGurk, a moment at a cocktail party led to changing the lives of hundreds of... READ MORE
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