From a young age, Raquel Gomez loved being outside. Her parents took her biking, climbing, sledding, inline skating and swimming. At 10 years old she joined the Girl Scouts and got exposed to camping.

Hiking, exploring, trail running and even volunteering — outdoor adventure did more than make a difference, it made all the difference to Jessica Urton and her daughters. “It saved me and my girls, it ...

Wild Hearts is a local non-profit that provides outdoor adventures for girls -- all for FREE. This summer, they are exploring Idaho with rafting, backpacking, camping and rock climbing adventures.

Rock climbing? Camping? Peeing in the woods? Students can experience all of the above during an IU Outdoor Adventures class. “I love asking if we have any first-time poopers-in-the-woods,” trip leader ...