How my time with Outward Bound taught me to slow down and appreciate the environment around me. By Mae Heeringa.... READ MORE

HIOBS and The Jackson Laboratory recently partnered on the third iteration of the Hewett Leadership Program which builds leadership skills and cultivates emerging talent within the organization.... READ MORE

Embarking on a HIOBS sailing expedition offers a thrilling blend of adventure, fun, and hard work, and ensuring you have the right items with you can make all the difference while you're in the field! While the list of must-haves... READ MORE

Our Fleet and Facilities team has been hard at work throughout the winter and spring making some serious upgrades and renovations to our Wheeler Bay base in Spruce Head.... READ MORE

Believe it or not, most students sign up for a Hurricane Island Outward Bound School (HIOBS) course without any prior knowledge of particular activities or prior outdoor experience. Fear not—we are here to provide you with everything you need to... READ MORE

In honor of Hurricane Island Outward Bound School's 60th anniversary, we recently reached out to our staff—both past and present—and asked them to share a memory or story from their time working for HIOBS. We were curious about what their... READ MORE

Taking an Outward Bound semester course might be one of the hardest things you'll ever do—and you'll probably want to do it again...and again.... READ MORE

While some people may think of Outward Bound as expeditionary learning for youth alone, that is far from the truth. From adult backpacking and sailing to veterans and semester courses, HIOBS offers numerous programs for adults (age 18+) looking to... READ MORE

What happens when you put HIOBS office staffers in the field for 10 days? Three members of our administrative team—Sarah Cotton, Gen Bristol, and Nina Shepperson—recently took part in our Florida Staff Invitational and came back with a newfound appreciation for... READ MORE

Having never been on an Outward Bound course, Joss Richman, 17, came to HIOBS this past summer with skepticism and nerves. However, his worries about experiential learning went out the door when he was met with kindness and reassurance from... READ MORE