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Mia

Even though the Take a Hike program was a 40-minute bus ride away, Mia gave it a chance. What followed was a journey of belonging, courage, and discovering her

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Rowan

So, I started showing up more. Not just on the hikes, but in the classroom. I started to tackle academics like I began tackling the trails—one step at a time.

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Alex

The caring adults in the Take a Hike program were there to help Alex process the news. At first, there were more questions than answers to what having autism

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Maya

For the first time in a long time, Maya believes in herself. Read her story of hope, healing, and how Take a Hike helped give her life back.

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Trust, Perseverance, and Community

A week before the spring SET adventure, the class set out on an Out Day hike. What they didn’t know at the time was that their teacher had intentionally chosen

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Nevada

From the moment Nevada started at Take a Hike, the transformation was immediate. Instead of dreading each day,

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