Nature Is The Teacher The fog is thick. I’m standing up high on Shovel Point, at Tettegouche State Park. The world’s largest lake is down below, but you’d never know it. What I can see is the top of a... READ MORE
For The Love Of Dogs There are many places on the internet for dog lovers: the adorable #dogsofinstagram feed, the heartwarming UPS Dogs Facebook page, and the VOBS Blog. You may already know that our Minnesota wilderness base in Ely, Homeplace, is... READ MORE
It was the last two days of a burly 50-day course, and we were in for one of our biggest challenges yet. Simple as it was, this statement inspired our team to push on through the most miles I’ve ever... READ MORE
This is a common reflection we hear at the Voyageur Outward Bound School. The alumnus goes on to explain a moment that had great impact and stuck with them 5, 10, or even more than 40 years later. Honestly though,... READ MORE
In recent years, the discussion of how children succeed has focused a great deal on the importance of grit. In their 2012 “Back to School” broadcast, This American Life showcased research showing the relative importance of “non-cognitive skills” compared to... READ MORE
Original post By Abigail Curtis, Bangor Daily News Staff When Aaron Bauman was courting Sarah Mattox, he asked her if she’d like to paddle across the country with him in a canoe. Though some might be intimidated by this kind... READ MORE
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