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Case Study: Dental Emergency while Rafting 

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…

Anne McGowan September 2025 4 min read
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7 Ways to Use Mindfulness in Problem Solving
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7 Ways to Use Mindfulness in Problem Solving

With mindfulness, you can start bringing clarity and positivity to many of your life experiences, like leadership and conflict resolution.
NOLS July 2015 1 min read
How to Prevent and Manage Tick Bites [Infographic]
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How to Prevent and Manage Tick Bites [Infographic]

Get some tips from NOLS Wilderness Medicine on how to prevent, recognize, and respond to potential tick-borne illnesses in the…
NOLS July 2015 1 min read
Take Your Cooking Outdoors: Interview with Expedition Chef Mary Brent Galyean
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Take Your Cooking Outdoors: Interview with Expedition Chef Mary Brent Galyean

An interview with Expedition Chef and NOLS Grad Mary Brent Galyean
NOLS July 2015 1 min read
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Andover Townsman: Student pursues passion for outdoors

Andover Townsman: Student pursues passion for outdoors
NOLS July 2015 1 min read
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Lake Oswego Review: School Notes

Lake Oswego Review: School Notes
NOLS July 2015 1 min read
Casper Star Tribune: Survive in the woods, without sacrificing comfort
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Casper Star Tribune: Survive in the woods, without sacrificing comfort

Casper Star Tribune: Survive in the woods, without sacrificing comfort
NOLS July 2015 1 min read
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Central Maine: Wayne resident completes 90-day fall course

Central Maine: Wayne resident completes 90-day fall course
NOLS July 2015 1 min read
Augusta-Margaret River Mail: Karridale climber led into the wild
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Augusta-Margaret River Mail: Karridale climber led into the wild

Augusta-Margaret River Mail: Karridale climber led into the wild
NOLS July 2015 1 min read
How to Prevent and Treat Blisters [Video]
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How to Prevent and Treat Blisters [Video]

How to prevent and treat blisters when you're camping
NOLS July 2015 1 min read

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