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Drawing by Rachel Dranoff.

In Alaska I realized I might not be the most extroverted human, but I didn’t have to be. Someone else could do that and there would still be space—a need—for me.

Test your wilderness medicine knowledge with this case study about a patient with flu-like symptoms that may be related to a tick-borne illness.

Don’t let these dates sneak up on you—summer’s going by quickly and winter will be here before you know it.

Wondering what a NOLS river course is like? Get the inside scoop from instructors and students.

NOLS grad Eric Johnson unveils the mystery of a Wilderness First Responder certification: earning your 'Woofer' makes you a #lowkeysuperhero.

My friends were confused about why someone who'd just gotten a masters in Public Health would join a NOLS expedition in Patagonia—quite frankly, so was I.

How can NOLS courses help us plan for long duration space flight? Notre Dame PhD candidate Mallika Sarma does the research to find out.

USNA grad and Marine veteran Mike Titzer reflects on the lessons he learned on his student course and his return to Alaska as a NOLS instructor.

Kristen Lee discusses the importance of connections within herself and the world around her and how NOLS has helped her along the way.

You're a first responder helping a patient who was bucked off their horse. The assessment might reveal something more troubling than what meets the eye…

Going on an expedition is one thing—going with your spouse can be something else entirely.

NOLS grad Alison Peterson shares how she developed deeper relationships with those around her on a Semester in Baja.

Steve reflects on the lasting impact of his homestay with a host family in Tanzania during his Semester in East Africa with NOLS.

NOLS river expeditions offer chances to paddle both calm waters and up to Class III whitewater in kayaks, oar rigs, and rafts.

Jessey Jansen shares memories from her Women's Baja Sea Kayaking expedition.

NOLS instructor Natalie Sands writes about making hard decisions about the most challenging rapid she's ever faced.

It's April 1st! Time to check out a list of the latest custom NOLS gear you can't be without.

Learn about the personal expeditions NOLS instructors undertook in the mountains, rivers, and frontcountry for professional development in 2018.

Do you enjoy recreating outdoors? Here are the top 7 reasons why you should consider to taking a NOLS Wilderness First Aid course.

NOLS grad Mairin Rogers shares what she learned on her Semester in Baja about being brave rather than constantly trying to achieve perfection.

Test your knowledge about caring for patients who may have head injuries with this wilderness medicine case study.

Kenyan mountain guide and medic Carol Wanjiru shares her journey on a NOLS course for East African outdoor professionals.

So many abbreviations, so little time! Take a look at these need-to-know acronyms for wilderness medicine.