Yosemite

This week we welcomed 33 Alcoa Scholars to our Crane Flat Campus in Yosemite National Park. Read about what they've been up to as they prepare for backpacking and science investigations in the backcountry!

In late June, our Student of the Year Kinzie Klein was invited to speak at our annual summer board retreat in Yosemite. Read her inspiring words from the weekend.

As we kick off our sixth season of the Alcoa Scholars program, we hear from 2015 program alum Karly Lent. Four years after embarking on her trip, the experience still has an impact.

This spring, WildLink hosted 39 participants, spent nine nights in the Wilderness, removed and cleaned up countless fire rings, met three NPS Wilderness Rangers and worked with six NatureBridge educators.

Each summer, two NatureBridge educators lead a group of young women on a 12-day backpacking adventure in Yosemite's High Sierra. This year marks the 20th season of Armstrong Scholars and we’re thrilled to introduce our 2019 program leaders: Yosemite Educator Lizzie Hoerauf and Golden Gate Educator Melissa Gayle!

In this week's Lessons From the Field, NatureBridge Operations Manager Jenn Peach takes us through the Happy Isles Fen—a rare example of a fen ecosystem in the Yosemite Valley.

For all those up for the adventure, backpacking is an incredibly rewarding experience. If you're eager to hit the trails and sleep under stars but don't yet have all the experience, consider this helpful guide.

Preparedness is the most important part of backpacking. Check out our ultimate packing list—once you have your clothing, gear and supplies, you’ll be ready to hit the backcountry.

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, we want to celebrate and appreciate our wonderful teachers and educators whose hard work makes it possible for students to experience a NatureBridge program.