For The Love Of Dogs There are many places on the internet for dog lovers: the adorable #dogsofinstagram feed, the heartwarming UPS Dogs Facebook page, and the VOBS Blog. You may already know that our Minnesota wilderness base in Ely, Homeplace, is... READ MORE
Ruby Simione is a VOBS Instructor who works out of Twin Cities Center, our urban base in St. Paul, Minnesota. Ruby joined the team in spring of 2019 and then instructed a Leadership Expedition in July. This particular Expedition was... READ MORE
Jon Mallek is many things. He’s a dairy farmer, a returned Peace Corps volunteer, a former Americorps Crew Lead, a Green Bay Packer fan, a St. Norbert College alum, an economist with a Masters from American University and an aspiring... READ MORE
VOBS heads into a new school year with an expanded presence and a renewed commitment to our Minnesota community.... READ MORE
It’s strange how deserts turn us into believers. I believe in walking in a landscape of mirages, because you learn humility. I believe in living in a land of little water because life is drawn together. Terry Tempest Williams She... READ MORE
Voyageur Outward Bound School (VOBS) is pleased to announce a bold new funding initiative for experiential education programming for high schools, colleges and universities in Texas: Big Bend 2020. VOBS seeks to partner with high schools, colleges and universities in... READ MORE
Not Our First Rodeo Hi, my name is Megan Henning, and I recently joined the VOBS team here in Saint Paul. My title is Outreach Representative and this is a brand new role for VOBS. When I was applying for... READ MORE
VOBS is pleased to announce Voyageur Start 2019! Voyageur Start is a bold funding initiative for our community, our youth and our young adults. Thanks to a very generous new funder, VOBS seeks to partner with Minnesota schools, colleges and youth-serving... READ MORE
It was the last two days of a burly 50-day course, and we were in for one of our biggest challenges yet. Simple as it was, this statement inspired our team to push on through the most miles I’ve ever... READ MORE
Each year, Voyageur Outward Bound School welcomes the Merit Scholars of the University of Notre Dame to Minnesota. These bold and curious first year students begin their Ethical Leadership inquiry and their undergraduate career in the wilderness. Notre Dame students... READ MORE