Former Teens to Trails Youth Advisory Council Member Emily Kidd shares how her Adventure Bound experience led her to pursue a degree in Outdoor Rec at University of Maine.

Despite the challenges of Covid high school years, Bethany Pratt shows how a Teens to Trails rafting trip inspired a future outdoor career.

Edward Little High School Senior Kaelyn Langlois shares what it’s like to be a part of a youth-led council to help more students get outside.

A student shares a sweet idea for fundraising for Maine school outdoor clubs.

Teens to Trails’ summer intern Nora Fox shares how the outdoors has improved her well-being, and the project her experiences inspired.

Brunswick High School senior Kristian Keef shares his experiences leading middle school students this winter in Teens to Trails Outdoor Explorers’ Program.

Kristopher Edgar, a student from Lincoln Academy in Newcastle, Maine was awarded the 2022 Sara’s Scholarship from Teens to Trails. He selected a 3-week paddling excursion with Chewonki.

Ben Anderson, former Mt. Ararat High School student, challenged himself with a life-changing outdoor experience for his end of year Capstone Project. Teens to Trails’ Program Manager, Sam Andrews, mentored Ben to successfully winter camp at Grafton Notch State Park.

Kristyn Kleman will be hiking the Presidential Traverse solo this winter to raise money and awareness for Teens to Trails.

Teens to Trails Youth Advisory Council member Elsa Goebel-Bain shares her experience being a part of the council, and how the youth-led opportunity has opened the doors for more experiences.

On Sara Leone’s birthday, Teens to Trails announces the winners of the scholarship that bears her name. Three Maine high school students will have the opportunity to experience summer adventures with Rippleffect and Chewonki.

High School student and 2021 Sara’s Scholarship recipient, Claire Holman, shares what it’s like to take a Wilderness First-Aid Class with L.L.Bean.

2021 Sara’s Scholarship Winner Linnea Andersson shares her story hiking the Hundred-Mile Wilderness in Maine.

Watch Teens to Trails presentation, The Purpose is the Journey, featuring record breaking thru-hiker Sammy Potter.

Ralph Keyes spent over two decades advising the outdoor club at Wiscasset High School in Maine. He shares his tips for starting and maintaining a thriving, outdoor club.

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Brenda Weis is a veteran wellness education teacher and the Outdoor Club advisor at Cony High School in Augusta. While it’s easy to imagine this experienced club leader and educator has always had a connection to the outdoors, she said her passion for being outside didn’t fully develop until she was in college.

Bethany Pratt is a senior at Mount Ararat High School and a four-year member of the school Outdoors Club. While her love of nature was initially fostered by her parents, who encouraged outdoor play, she said that her high school club provided even more exposure to unique adventures outside.