This past September, I was lucky enough to embark on an incredible journey with eight other Dinner Partiers from across the country. We had all signed up for a backpacking trip in the Sierra Nevadas, a new collaboration between The... READ MORE

We are hiring so many different positions – instructors, logistics coordinators, administrative roles – in the Bay and in the High Sierra. Thinking of applying? We’ve asked these six staff members to remember why they applied or how they knew... READ MORE

The morning is quiet, Plaza A at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square is filled with sleepy eyes, the aroma of coffee and nerves as our staff welcome the start of the 4th Annual City Skyline Challenge. Volunteers are slowly... READ MORE

Sean Altman is a Program Coordinator with Outward Bound California. He’s also a food lover and spends a lot of his personal time cooking with, and for, friends; he considers himself a master barbecue and taco man. He has a... READ MORE

With an old external frame backpack and a stack of Guinness book of world records, the program coordinator and I filled the backpack, with multiple copies, until it couldn’t hold anymore. It looked like a spiked orange. We walked, fully... READ MORE

In the 60s, women couldn’t serve on a jury.  If you were pregnant, you could lose your job. As a high school student, you could be a cheerleader but not on a sports team. Imagine then, you are part of... READ MORE

Ryan Dempsey, aptly known as the Dog Leash Guy, shields his eyes as he speaks to a customer about the climbing rope turned dog leash he’s holding. His store front is a kiosk at the San Francisco Ferry Building, situated... READ MORE

A stingray glided under the kayak soundlessly. I set my paddle perpendicular to the cockpit of my kayak and tried to commit this moment to memory. The ocean was glass, a mirror image that blended into sky. This is so... READ MORE

February is Black History Month, a time dedicated to recognizing the meaningful contributions African Americans have made to our history and society. We are highlighting and recognizing leaders in parks, the outdoors, and education across our social media platforms. These... READ MORE

Skyline to Sea Trail Location: Castle Rock State Park in the Santa Cruz Mountains Distance: 27 miles one way (3 days), park two cars or have someone drop you off or pick you up Elevation Gain: 1,710 feet Difficulty: Moderate... READ MORE