Wild at Heart - Our Stories

An Appreciation for the Little Things
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The Spirit of Pura Vida

17 years ago, I led a group of teenagers on a wilderness trip through [...]
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One Day in December

I have spent much of my professional career working in the camping industry. Having [...]
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How To Survive a Politically Charged Thanksgiving Dinner

Your uncle passes you the gravy.  Your grandmother is dishing out the green bean [...]
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Waitlisted: The Hard Truths of Not Being Accepted

I had submitted all my applications and then time seemed to slow as I [...]
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The College Essay

You stare at the screen. You and your parents have scribbled some thoughts on [...]
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Being Present in the Moment

At Wilderness Adventures, we are intentional about having our students live in the moment. [...]
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Heading Home

We field many different calls from families throughout the year, seeking advice on a [...]
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A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

Fifteen years ago, I was working at another summer camp program when we heard [...]
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8 Tips for Picking A Summer Camp

It is officially mid-May and that means summer is right around the corner. If [...]
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Net Positive for Conservation

The core values of Wilderness Adventures are Community, Leadership, and the Natural World. Building [...]