Author: Adventures

An adventure is waiting for you in Denver!             Amid the natural beauty of the American West lies a far uglier reality. Known for its stunning Rocky Mountain setting, beautiful parks, and natural resources, Denver rests at an elevation of exactly one mile. The coffee shops of Boulder,?the famous Red Rocks Park, and its proximity to mountain adventures make Denver a popular tourist destination.?It even boasts its own unique cuisine. Denver is the largest city in a 500-mile radius, and serves as a regional hub of transportation and distribution. Sadly, it...

It’s not too late to apply! We extended the application deadline- we still have a few spots to fill! An adventure awaits you in Nicaragua!             Nicaragua has been called the “land of lakes and volcanoes” and problems continue to erupt. Thick rainforests, rugged highlands, long beaches, and fertile hills define the country’s beautiful landscape. Its rich history dates back to the Spanish conquistadores.  Many species of birds and animals thrive in this diverse climate, but the Nicaraguan people are not thriving. In...

An adventure awaits you on Hilton Head Island!             Beyond the fairways and tennis courts of Hilton Head Island, poverty paralyzes many of the local people.  Considered one of the top ten family-friendly beaches in the world, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, hosts more than two million tourists a year. Hilton Head offers world-class tennis and golf, cultural events, and boasts many gated communities filled with prominent and wealthy residents.  But just on the other side of the island, you will find dilapidated trailer homes of...

It’s not too late to apply! We extended the application deadline- we still have a few spots to fill! An adventure awaits you in Swaziland!             Swaziland is like no place on earth. Visitors are stunned by the lush, mountainous beauty of a country said to die out by 2050. While tragic truth hides behind the stark beauty of the African hills, you can help bring hope to this land. No country on earth has been more devastated by AIDS. With the highest rate of infection in the world, the disease has affected almost every family in...

An adventure awaits you in New Orleans!             It takes far more than bricks and lumber to rebuild a devastated city. In 2005, Hurricane Katrina swept through New Orleans, striking a devastating blow to the livelihood of every resident. Nearly 80% of the city flooded, leaving a trail of destruction. Overnight, thousands of people became homeless and unemployed. The nation rallied around relief efforts in the early days following the hurricane, but slowly national attention shifted further away from those whose lives were destroyed. Residents of...

An adventures awaits you in Appalachia!              Despite vast natural resources, and a beauty beyond measure, Appalachia remains trapped in despair. The people here need hope. Unemployment tracks higher than the national average, and even more people in this area of such natural beauty work in low-paying jobs below their skill level. Outsourcing and mechanization have left many residents jobless, poverty-stricken, and lacking in educational resources.  The people of the Appalachian mountains are strong and come from a legacy of hard work, but...