State of the School

NOLS' Annual Report

NOLS began in a small cabin in Sinks Canyon, Wyoming in 1965 as the National Outdoor Leadership School.

Since then, the school has evolved into a multifaceted leader in wilderness education that serves thousands of students and hundreds of organizations each year all over the world. 

We invite you to read the State of the School, NOLS' annual report, to learn more about the school, the work we do, and to become inspired with the power and impact of wilderness education.