Yosemite

Melissa Gayle, one of two NatureBridge leaders on the 2019 Armstrong Scholars program, reflects on the journey and the contributions of the Scholars during their time in Yosemite's backcountry.

For board member Kimberly McMorrow, her journey with NatureBridge has truly come full circle. A NatureBridge participant in the early days of the organization, Kimberly went on to accompany her own children on NatureBridge programs and today, she's bringing her insight and leadership to the board.

This summer, NatureBridge welcomed 63 Alcoa Scholars to national park campuses. For two weeks, students immersed themselves in the natural world to discover, collaborate, investigate and backpack in these two national parks rich with history, unique biodiversity and beautiful, remote wilderness.