The Lantern
Our Full Time Team is Growing
This year, ALIVE Outdoors celebrates 25 years. A journey built on a simple, enduring truth: learning through experience changes lives. We have built an incredible foundation together, and while we
Exploring the Reefs of Grand Bahama – Life Below The Surface
That wraps day 1. Hard to believe that we have only been here together exploring Grand Bahama for a single day. Our brains are full, and our bodies are tired
Kayaking through the karsts
A more relaxed start to the day. This was welcomed by everyone as we attacked breakfast. A short e-cart ride away to the port, where we joined a traditional boat.
The Sound of Growth – Unplugged and Unforgettable Lessons from Nootka Sound
This summer, we had the incredible opportunity to travel to Nootka Sound, located off the west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. At first, the idea of spending six days
A Letter of Thanks to Morocco
As we woke up this morning, we felt content with all we had experienced and accomplished. It was a quiet drive to the airport, not too far from where we
Our first full day in Morocco
Our first full day in Morocco was full of surprises. As we woke up, we knew we were in store for quite the start to what would become an amazing day. We wandered
This ain’t a beach vacation! Welcome to Grand Bahama – A refreshingly hopeful Global Learning Program.
When you hear “Bahamas,” most people think of private beach houses, mega resorts, or a sailing and fishing paradise. However, we learned that this image of the most northerly Caribbean
Farewell Bhutan, You’ve Taught Me…
As our incredible journey neared its end, we posed another writing prompt to the group to ponder while moving throughout our final day in the Kingdom. While we hiked a
One Foot in Front of the Other.
Today was truly an eye-opening adventure. We had the privilege of climbing to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest), a destination so rare that less than 0.001% of the world will ever
Getting Closer
Slow days. Today was supposed to be one, yet it seems like in Bhutan no day can be a slow day, when there is so much to soak in. From
The Halfway Point: Lifetime Experiences to Remember
It was a little easier to wake up today. Our bodies have finally begun to slowly adapt to the changing environment around us. Today, just like any day, we embarked
Seeing Gratitude Through A Different Lens
Today marks our 4th day in Bhutan, and it seems right to attempt to put down some words to describe the emotions that we have been experiencing. This evening, after