Wellspring – Finding Your Inexhaustible Energy

What Caring Looks Like Well, Spring officially sprung, full of new life, new hope and new energy. Reading the words of wisdom from one of our country’s premier poets reminds me of other qualities that, when exercised, create a wellspring that never runs dry.  A...

Field Notes: Know (and care for) Your River

The shiny sunflower morning beamed through the Hostel window planting a smile on my face waking me in good spirits. The day after Valentine’s when all took the time to express their love for family, friends, and life – we put our attention to our River,...

Learning through Adventure!

Guest Blog by Jordan Hanssen, author, adventurer, speaker & President of OAR Northwest Little did my parents know what developing an appreciation for classics like The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn would inspire in me.  Maybe it’s not an...