Time Outside Can Boost Your Mental Health
For Mental Health Awareness Month, Teens to Trails explores the 8 ways that life—and improved emotional, physical and mental health—can happen by spending time outside.
A Degree in Outdoor Recreation
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.
A High School Rafting Weekend Inspires a Future Career Outside
Despite the challenges of Covid high school years, Bethany Pratt shows how a Teens to Trails rafting trip inspired a future outdoor career.
Meet a Member of Youth Advisory Council
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.
Cupcakes for a Cause
A student shares a sweet idea for fundraising for Maine school outdoor clubs.
Nature & Whole Body Wellness
Teens to Trails’ summer intern Nora Fox shares how the outdoors has improved her well-being, and the project her experiences inspired.
Outdoor Explorers’ Program Encourages Play
Brunswick High School senior Kristian Keef shares his experiences leading middle school students this winter in Teens to Trails Outdoor Explorers’ Program.
Meet 2022 Sara’s Scholarship Winner Kristopher Edgar
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.
A Senior Project Inspires a Winter Backpacking Trip
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.
Meet Hiker Kristyn Kleman
Kristyn Kleman will be hiking the Presidential Traverse solo this winter to raise money and awareness for Teens to Trails.
You Matter: The Benefits of Teens To Trails Youth Advisory Council
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.
Sara’s Scholarship Winners 2022
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.
Wilderness First-Aid in High School
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.
Step by Step: Building Confidence on the Trail
2021 Sara’s Scholarship Winner Linnea Andersson shares her story hiking the Hundred-Mile Wilderness in Maine.
Teens to Trails Hosts Record-Breaking Hiker Sammy Potter
Watch Teens to Trails presentation, The Purpose is the Journey, featuring record breaking thru-hiker Sammy Potter.
Meet Ralph Keyes: Retired Wiscasset High School Outdoor Club Advisor
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.
Life Happens Outside® Challenge
Teens to Trails Announces Winners of Life Happens Outside® Challenge
22 Maine Middle and High Schools Spend Over 9,000 Hours Outdoors During One Week in October
From Farm to Forest
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.