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Case Study: Dental Emergency while RaftingÂ
The Setting You are on day three of a 4-day rafting trip on the Rogue River in Oregon. The trip has been incredible so far. Great rapids, beautiful scenery, skies full of stars, and endless cups of hot cocoa. You’re almost to your campsite on day three, but have one more rapid to go. At…
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Educator Expedition: Horsepacking through the Gros Ventre and Wind River Mountains of Wyoming
Educator Expedition: Horsepacking through the Gros Ventre and Wind River Mountains of Wyoming
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Future Outdoor Leaders Grow Using AmeriCorps Awards
AmeriCorps awards help pay for Wilderness First Responder certification
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The Backcountry Cookie Recipe You Can Take Anywhere
Enjoy a cookie recipe that’s easy to master and easy to make your own.
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How to Prevent Frostbite
Be proactive. Check out these 7 tips for how to prevent frostbite in cold environments.
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How NOLS Made Me a Better Restaurant Manager: The Northstar Cafe Story
How NOLS Made Me a Better Restaurant Manager: The Northstar Cafe Story
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Why Getting Outside Is Good for Students
Why Getting Outside Is Good for Students
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12 Gifts to Give Your Favorite NOLSie
Are you stumped about what to buy for the NOLSie in your life? Jump-start your brainstorming with this list of…
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Himalayan Awakening: How NOLS Inspired My Pursuit of Mountaineering
A NOLS course in India inspired this adventurer to pursue a lifetime of adventure
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Capturing Alaska, One Photo at a Time
Photographer Kedyn Sierra tells his story of Alaska in photos.
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