From pricing to goal setting, we’ve got the questions and answers to guide you in your pursuit of canoeing, rafting and kayaking. As the temperatures begin to rise and summer approaches, you might find yourself looking to try something new... READ MORE
From nature-based scavenger hunts to lessons on leadership and trust, explore five outdoor activities that can be incorporated into any lesson plan. Whether your class always takes place outdoors or your group is stepping into the outdoor education world for... READ MORE
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
The Afterschool Alliance Selects 17 Ambassadors, including Thompson Island Outward Bound and Outward Bound USA’s Arthur Pearson The Afterschool Alliance today announced that Arthur Pearson, President and CEO at Thompson Island Outward Bound and interim Executive Director of... READ MORE
From location scouting and weather research to knowing a group’s needs and cooking meals, discover tips to make your backpacking trip a success. The first time I instructed a backpacking trip, I was nervous. I triple checked my gear, agonized... READ MORE
How Amani Duncan’s Outward Bound experience ‘changed her’ Outward Bound alumna, Amani Duncan, got more than she expected when she accepted a position as the head of brand and marketing at Martin Guitar in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. There were lots of... READ MORE
Explore 20 ways to incorporate more outdoor time into your daily schedule. In the age of social media and constant screen time, there is a growing need to take advantage of the life benefits of outdoor time. Of course, at... READ MORE
Discover the five best ways to prepare mentally, physically and emotionally for your Intercept course. Are you ready for your Intercept course? Nothing will truly prepare you because it will be unlike anything you’ve ever done before, but there are... READ MORE
Originally published May 24, 2017 and updated on February 7, 2022. What comes to mind when you hear the word “mountaineering?” Perhaps you picture climbers roped together in single file making their way to the summit of a big mountain?... READ MORE
The recipe you need for when the pizza cravings creep in. There’s no better way to stave off rainy day blues, homesickness or any other dip in morale than hot comfort food when you’re camping. Endlessly variable and popular, pizza... READ MORE
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