Wolf hunting in mountain

Lessons from the Wolves: My Transformational Journey into Adventure Therapy

This post is part of my reflections on adventure series, where I share personal experiences and insights gained from exploring the wild. The Call of ...
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Warming hands by the campfire

A Key Element of Change, Recovery, & Healing…

When I was 45 years old and had given birth to 5 children (the last two were twins), I decided to run a marathon. That ...
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Nick Nasca – Taking What I Learned at Legacy Outdoor Adventures Into the Peruvian Andes

Part 2 It wasn’t long into my stay at Legacy before I experienced my first breakthrough. It was maybe my 10th or 11th day when ...
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Wilderness Therapy in the Andes: A Legacy of Recovery

Discover how Legacy Outdoor Adventures' transformative experiences prepared me for an unforgettable journey in the Peruvian Andes.
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Safe, Meaningful, Fun: The Therapeutic Power of Canyoneering

When most people think of canyoneering, they envision an adrenaline-fueled adventure sport that takes them through some of nature’s most breathtaking landscapes. While this is ...
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Burning campfire outdoors

The Healing Power of Campfires: Soul-Soothing Moments in Nature

The Healing Power of Sitting Around the Fire Picture an open fire, burning brightly and smelling of pine and juniper and maybe even sagebrush. Around ...
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Finding Purpose in LOA Utah: A Personal Journey of Recovery (Part 2)

A memoir about my journey to and through Rehab Written by: Trey Herlitz-Ferguson, Regional Outreach Coordinator  Read more about Trey and his work at Legacy ...
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Finding Recovery in LOA Utah: A Journey of Hope and Healing (Part 1)

Join Trey as he embarks on a journey of recovery in LOA Utah, where wilderness therapy offers hope, healing, and a path to a better ...
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Finding Balance- Stand Up Paddle Boarding as a Therapeutic Activity

Legacy Treatment Center and Juniper Canyon Treatment Center are adding Stand Up Paddle Boarding to their adventure curriculum!  As the weather warms and snow melts, ...
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Stories in the Sand: A Desert Narrative

By Adam Heldibridle, Clinical Intern The ground is cold, it seeps through the material of my Carhartts where I am kneeling in the sand. It’s ...
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