This is my second spring at Adventure links. After a long winter here at the park, some of our new seasonal staff have arrived. It took me a little while to realize that one of the great aspects of my job was going to be meeting new people each season. Working with someone on…
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The little things in life! So often I hear about the importance of the “little things”. Yet, the “busy”ness of business promptly ushers me away reminding me of a meeting, a proposal, a capital purchase, a new hire. You know..the “Big” things! That’s what it’s about right? Hitting your goals. Expanding market share. Increasing Profit. …
Have you seen the photo on the internet with the picture of a trail that say’s “there is no Wi-Fi in the forest, but I promise you will find a better connection”? I love this quote, because everything we do here is to get people to work together and want to be outside. Creating positive…
February 27, 2015
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Back in 2004 I was lucky enough to be in a position to be invited to attend a three day training workshop with my co-workers lead by Tom Leahy, president of Leahy & Associates out of Boulder, Colorado. The workshop was titled the Innovative Team and focused on facilitation of team building and teaching tools…
February 18, 2015
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I always smile when one of our participants mistakenly calls it “Experimental Education”, because in a way Experiential Education is about experimenting and trying new things. However, the principles of Experiential Education have evolved since at least the late 19th century, and are well past the stage of being considered a far out “experimental” form…
February 13, 2015
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Here at Adventure Links we find ourselves using NRS straps for just about everything. Check out some of our examples below. There is no substitute. Our official recommendation. -Kyle Halstead | Program Coordinator
February 3, 2015
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One of the things we struggle with here at Hemlock Overlook is dampness and humidity. Especially when it comes to our gear. Anyone who has ever spent time in Virginia during the summer can relate. One of our winter projects has been to create a storage and supply area for our paddling gear. This Personal Flotation Device (PFD)…
Keeping the Road-Rage Out of Corporate Team Building One of the best parts of my job is when I get to lead a group of adults on our team building course. Whether it’s a local company, a government department or group of teachers they are always in for an exciting and educational day out with…
Facili-Trees and Port-o-Pines, The myth of our park bathrooms Campers and students always ask the tough questions. One of the first is usually…Where do I go to the bathroom? Do I have to go into the woods? Well we have your answers! They might surprise you too. Our Park Is equipped with standard toilets, stalls…
We are getting both sad and excited around here. Friday November 21st is just two weeks away and it marks the last day of our 2014 program season. We break the week before Thanksgiving so that our staff have the opportunity to spend the holiday at home. Our staff travel far and wide to, places as far…