Written by: Maia Seals, 2017 Communications & Marketing Intern 1. Improves cardio-respiratory and decreases blood pressure. Hiking promotes blood flow and circulation to improve your cardiovascular system—allowing you to breathe deeply and feel alive! 2. It’s sociable. Hikers always recommend using a buddy system. A regular weekend meet-up or a planned long-distance trek can help you […]
This week our Communications team celebrated Outward Bound Costa Rica‘s first media day by spending a day on course with six bloggers and journalists. The group spent time with Executive Director and Founder Jim Rowe, an Outward Bound instructor and one of our students to learn more about the history of Outward Bound Costa Rica and the […]
Our Coast to Coast Expedition Semester students are back on our rainforest base today after completing course phases in Nicaragua and Panama. We posted their latest photos on Facebook and are excited to share more updates here. In Nicaragua, the students experienced the country’s unique culture by spending time with local families, making traditional […]
We’re always proud to hear about our Outward Bound Costa Rica alumni and their amazing accomplishments. Participants of our Alumni Ambassador program help spread the word about their life changing experiences on course. If you would like to join the team and be a featured alumnus on our blog, start by filling out our Alumni […]
Our Coast to Coast Expedition Semester students are in the thick of their 24-day hike through Costa Rica that will lead them from the Caribbean to Pacific coasts. We have shared their photos on Facebook and are excited to provide more updates here. At a recent check-in point, our staff joined them for a […]
Running around outside is not only more fun than staring at a TV screen; it’s essential for your health! Studies have shown that spending time outdoors has numerous physical, mental, and social benefits. Programs like Outward Bound are designed to help participants get up close and personal with the outdoors and experiencing these benefits first-hand. Here are […]
Today marks our final update for our summer Girl Scouts Destinations programs! It has been a fun-filled season of exciting activities, newly developed friendships, and creating lifetime memories with Outward Bound Costa Rica. We would like to thank all of our Girl Scouts participants for an awesome experience and helping us to have another successful summer with our […]
This week our Girl Scout Destination Programs were out and about throughout Costa Rica & Panama keeping busy with service projects, scuba diving, turtle conservation and many more exciting activities! Join us every Wednesday for the latest Girl Scout photos and information! Scuba & Sea Turtle #2 Last week, Girl Scouts of Scuba & Sea […]