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Caitlin Standish's Posts
04.26.22
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Q&A on Outdoor Photography with Isabella Moriones

We caught up with 2022 Outward Bound Field Correspondent in Oregon, Isabella Moriones, to talk about her journey with outdoor photography. When outdoor photographer Isabella Moriones and I hopped on our video chat, she was mid-adventure. Sitting in her light-filled... READ MORE
03.14.22
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6 Ways to Keep Your Outdoor Gear Out of Retirement

From washing tips to weather protectors, these six tricks keep your outdoor equipment in working condition. Buying outdoor equipment can be expensive. Once you’ve spent the time and money getting the gear you need, why not do what you can... READ MORE
10.26.21
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Three Dark Sky Locations to Explore This Winter

Not everyone thinks about going on an Outward Bound expedition outside of summer, but there are many reasons to love our off-season courses. Fall, winter and spring often mean fewer hikers and groups in the backcountry, providing individuals a truly... READ MORE
09.09.21
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Which Wilderness Medicine Course Is Right for Me?

From two-day courses to month-long programs, wilderness medicine training programs are designed with different levels of adventurers in mind. Discover which one is best for you.  Imagine: It’s day three of your long-awaited backpacking trip. Your group is 15... READ MORE
08.23.21
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New or Used? Your Guide to Buying Outdoor Gear

Not everything you need for the outdoors has to be bought brand new. This outdoor gear guide will help you answer the question—”buy new or used?”  With the massive growth in outdoor recreation, many of us are getting excited... READ MORE
07.12.21
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What Are National Forests and How Can We Care for Them?

Explore what makes a National Forest different from a National Park and a handful of ways to explore and take care of the ones near you. Acadia. Glacier. Grand Canyon. Great Smoky. Yellowstone. Yosemite. Chances are that you’ve heard of... READ MORE