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Positivity in Adversity

I’ve always been a pretty positive person. Even when things seem tough, I try to find the bright side. That’s just who I am. So when I transferred to Howard in the last month of ninth grade from East Hamilton, I was determined to make the best of it. But…

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Fall Colors along Road Way

Five Great Places to see Fall Color on/from Lookout Mountain

Are you ready for crisp fall colors and beautiful views? We are, and we wanted to share a few of…

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When finding purpose becomes a passion

Taking a leap of faith: From The Howard School to an Internship in Africa If you knew me ten years…

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Barred Owl sitting on tree branch during day time. Credit: Kevin Calhoon

They’re small, but they love it here thanks to you and the Interns: Meet your owl neighbors

Have you heard them? That weird sound that echoes through Lookout Mountain at dawn or dusk? A guttural call that…

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Would you have expected this?

What an incredible summer we’ve had up on Lookout Mountain. Thanks to people like you, over the past 10 weeks…

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Beating the odds, graduates head to College and Military

The summer months of the Intern Program ended last week.  As we transition into school, life is looking very different…

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Marquis

The first place I felt safe

(In Marquis’ words) I don’t know what your school was like, but when I started high school, there were more…

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WFA course interns assisting Robyn

Taking Risks, Finding New Opportunities

Wilderness First Aid isn’t just for back-woods folks. It’s for everyday life experiences too. That’s what the Lookout Mountain Conservancy…

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Pert Perkins with an intern

World Renown Fishing Executive Inspired by Local Student Partnership

Perk Perkins has traveled all over the world as part of his responsibilities as CEO of Orvis, one of the…

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spring flowers

Spring on the Mountain

The trails are off to a great start Lookout Mountain’s John C. Wilson Park is taking shape this spring thanks…

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