adventure

America’s federal public lands are an amazing resource for all kinds of recreation—but how much do you know about the different kinds of public land?

A climber, alpinist, skier, photographer, filmmaker, and former NOLS instructor, Jimmy Chin believes adventure in the outdoors is key to successful parenting.

Students from the University of Texas’ Canfield Business Honors Program (BHP) reflect on an eight-day backpacking expedition with NOLS in January 2019.

NOLS LGBTQ+ Canyonlands Backpacking grad, Mat Pryfogle, recounts his takeaways from NOLS' first LBGTQ+ Expedition.

Do something different on Black Friday—join NOLS in opting outside! Here are some of our staff's top picks for awesome places to #OptOutside.

Get ready for your next trip with these tips on how to pack your backpack.

Number 1, You will remember songs that you have not heard in forever.

Best Time to Take a Gap Year: Discover how any year can be transformed into an impactful and transformative gap year.

Stand out from the crowd by talking about NOLS on your resume

My Playground, My Dad, My Leadership Voice

5 Things You Learn from Climbing (That Also Matter in Real Life)

NOLS alum Erica Levine Weber takes her experience on a NOLS semester and turns it into a lifetime of international travel with her family, taking her daughter to 30 countries before her first birthday.

3 Tips to Improve Your Outdoor Photography Game

Why City People Are Made for the Backcountry

11 Essentials to Complete Your Backcountry Kitchen

Educator Expedition: A Day in the Waddington Range

The Backpacker’s Guide to Happy Feet

Reasons to Take a Longer Trip

7 Simple Items to Upgrade Your Backcountry Setup

Tips for Visiting 12 Iconic National Parks

10 Junk Foods to Indulge in after Your Expedition

10 Ways to Celebrate While in the Backcountry

7 Musical Instruments to Take Backpacking

13 Signs You’re Having Trouble Getting Back into City Life