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03.22.22
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5-Minute Outdoor Learning Activities for Students

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
11.03.21
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Tips for Winter Camping Trips

Originally published on September 20, 2016 and updated on November 3, 2021. Whether you’re cross-country skiing, dog sledding, snowshoeing, hiking or snowboarding, getting outside during winter is a special experience. Winter camping trips mean lots of hot drinks, the crunch of fresh snow... READ MORE
09.22.21
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5 Ways to Give Back on National Public Lands Day

 Looking for ideas of how to celebrate National Public Lands Day? Our public lands have certainly seen an uptick in use, and giving back will help keep our favorite places looking how we remember them! Here are some starting... READ MORE
08.12.21
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Water Sourcing and Purification in the Backcountry 101

From water sourcing to purifying treatments, learn the tips to stay hydrated and healthy on your next outdoor adventure. A beautiful part of being Outward Bound is being removed from our daily comforts. When there isn’t a tap with running... READ MORE
07.06.21
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10 Tips to Stay Clean in the Outdoors

Explore 10 hygiene practices to keep you clean and healthy in the backcountry. Even if you enjoy getting dirty from a good long day spent outdoors, using the right practices in the backcountry means that you can stay clean and... READ MORE
06.07.21
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Nourishing Identity and Community in the Outdoors

Take a look at the intentional structure of an Outward Bound LGBTQ+ expedition that creates space for connection and community-building among peers.  Ideally, an Outward Bound course is an experience of building the world we want to live in.... READ MORE
06.10.20
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How Much Outside Time A Day Is Recommended for Kids?

 Three hours. If you’re looking for the scientific, expert-approved answer, then read no further. Angela Hanscom, a pediatric occupational therapist and founder of the therapeutic outdoor program Timbernook, prescribes three hours per day for children—a figure that is consistent... READ MORE
04.20.20
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23 Ways to Connect With Nature Without Leaving Home

Due to COVID-19 we’re all at home, and if you’re like me, you might be feeling disconnected from nature. Some of us are lucky to have a porch or yard to escape to, but for many, outside access just isn’t... READ MORE
03.26.19
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How to Get Your Indoor Kid, Outdoors

Whether it’s opening the windows to the first days of spring or preparing for a wilderness expedition, this is a magical time of year to get outside. But it shouldn’t feel like a drag! Do you need help getting your... READ MORE
10.16.18
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10 Reasons Why Your Spring Break Should Be in the Outdoors

For some of us, spring break means beach plans with our friends, visiting our family, catching up on our favorite shows or cleaning and reorganizing our spaces. For others, it’s an opportunity for adventure, and we daydream about extraordinary alternatives.... READ MORE