From Screen Time to Summit Time: Reflections on Our NOLS Himalayan Adventure
October 30, 2024
“Get outside!” “Go explore!” As kids, hearing these phrases from our dad used to make us groan and roll our eyes as they cut through
“Get outside!” “Go explore!” As kids, hearing these phrases from our dad used to make us groan and roll our eyes as they cut through
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