Outward Bound basecamps make every expedition possible. It’s the place where we organize expedition gear and food, select maps for routes, and it’s where we open and close most courses together. Throughout the summer, these basecamps around the country are... READ MORE

The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Minnesota is home to some of the world’s premier canoe paddling. The sheer size of the Boundary Waters allows for as many weeks of adventure as you can spare. While certain areas are... READ MORE

Big Bend National Park in Texas is one of the least visited parks in the United States. How can that be? This can be difficult to comprehend for those who have spent time in the area. Whether you’re searching for... READ MORE

In the way that humans are different at home and at work, with different skills and personalities, dogs are the same. Especially the ones pulling sleds at the Outward Bound School in Minnesota.  Dogs Are at the Heart of Homeplace... READ MORE

Parenting is hard. Sometimes, it can be really hard. Suffering in parent/teenager relationships can stem from the disconnect between the experience of the teen and the experience of the adult. Teens have a hard time understanding why their parents are... READ MORE

I recently arrived at the Outward Bound basecamp in Big Bend, Texas to embark on a staff expedition. Right from the start, the sun was gleaming. Our crew looked in awe of the mountains that towered around us—the Chisos range... READ MORE

When I arrived at Outward Bound during the winter in chilly Minnesota, our Instructors greeted us in Hawaiian shirts. The temperature had risen to the high 20s Fahrenheit—which was, for them, a heat wave. I was there for a dog... READ MORE

As the day starts, the air fills with the quiet crunch of snow under your feet. Little eyes peak out from behind the fluff of a tail and your furry teammates stretch and rise to greet you. You can feel... READ MORE

We are well into spring, the school calendar is just wrapping up, and it’s time to start thinking about summer plans for your son or daughter. That’s why I’m highlighting one specific course that deserves your consideration: St. Croix Riverway... READ MORE

This post was originally featured on the Voyageur Outward Bound School blog. Yoshie Kateada is a native of Madison, Wisconsin. She was first introduced to Outward Bound through her parents, who met on course as students in Washington. Yoshie’s parents continued... READ MORE