“Remember always that you have both the physical and emotional strength to accomplish everything.” Miranda Paul, letter to self, Museum Lake, BWCA August 9, 1998 , Day 8 of 15 Greetings VOBS Friends, Acclaimed author and change-maker, Miranda Paul, is a... READ MORE
“Compassion is a verb.” Thich Nhat Hanh Greetings VOBS Friends, Today we have reason to celebrate. Yesterday, we resumed programming. After a hiatus of more than five months, we welcomed the first students back to the Boundary Waters for in-person expeditions.... READ MORE
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead Greetings VOBS Friends, I am on furlough this week, and so is Dan Blessing, our Homeplace Summer Program... READ MORE
On every Outward Bound course our students experience the benefit of relevant challenges and the positive effects of nature as they build character and leadership skills: emotion management, empathy, teamwork, responsibility, initiative, problem solving, persistence, and service. Equally important, our courses... READ MORE
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 to mention Outward Bound throughout her childhood, so she eventually... READ MORE
Finally, Dear Readers, all will be revealed! Courtesy of the indomitable Rachael Pace, we now have an insider’s look at the life of a VOBS intern. Expect the unexpected… The Intern Experience: A Sesh II Perspective by Rachael Pace Rule... READ MORE
Be tough, yet gentle. Humble, yet bold. Swayed always by beauty and truth. -Bob Pieh The photos on the left are from the photo album “Mom’s Extraordinary, Outstanding, Personal, Adventure.” These treasured memories feature VOBS alumni and donor, Deb... READ MORE
I’m delighted to introduce you to my friend and VOBS instructor extraordinaire, Rachel Hedlund. Rae-Rae, as she is affectionately known, has a super-infectious laugh, a surfer alter ego and is the only person I know who refers to Ruth Bader... READ MORE
The Pieh dock seems to always have some sort of an invitation. It’s a place of connection, dock-talks and wandering at the sky. It’s a relief for a mind’s whirl-wind at the end of a summer day, course planning, supporting,... READ MORE
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