Misadventures: Exploring Women

“We live in a time of ‘Look at me, look at me,’ presented to us on a daily basis whenever we have any contact with social media. I am witness to countless situations where people feign interest in news and conversations so that they can turn it around and make it all about themselves.

It’s so refreshing, then, to be able to say, ‘Look at them,’ which is why I am writing about Katie McDonnell, age 19, and Taylor Rabbitt, 22. Although these ladies have never met, they share an exuberance, discipline, and passion to learn about our oceans, mountains, and diverse cultures through adventure, education, and exploration. They both have a great attitude towards life.

Katie McDonnell is a freshman at Elon University and a National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) graduate.

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