Explore Austin Empowers Youth Through Mentorship and Outdoor Adventure By: Korrin Bishop
Do you remember who or what first sparked your interest in the great outdoors? Many of us have a story… more
A Message from the Explore Austin Board and CEO
Dear Explore Austin Community: Many of us are reeling from the events of the past week, and we grieve the… more
The Bear That Turned Out To Be A Moose
By: Laura Nettleton, Staff Fast forward five years and reflecting on the experiences I’ve shared with my team, I… more
Opt to Act with Explore Austin & REI
For the 5th year in a row, REI is closing its doors on the biggest shopping day of the year… more
Like, Why Do We Even Do This?
By Jessica Sager, 2020 Fierce Fancies Mentor I cried when I reached the top of the mountain. We had… more
Up Mt. Baldy and Along the Continental Divide Trail – One Explore Austin Alumni Mentor’s Journey to Self-Discovery
“I knew deep down inside that I had to do something different in my life; something that would really challenge… more
Pressing On: Adventures of the Explore Austin 2019 Girls
By: Danielle Krey, 2019 Girls Mentor Going on my fifth year as a mentor for the 2019 Explore Austin girls… more
Mentor Matches
Valentine’s Day 2019: Explore Austin Mentor Matches In honor of Valentine’s Day, we are sharing some of the love… more
The First Explorer to Become a Mentor
Guillermo Flores joined Explore Austin as a member of the second class of Explorers in 2007. At that time, the… more