Wilderness

Netflix’s Penelope looks like an intriguing mix of coming-of-age story and wilderness survival adventure series – and it might be cancel-proof

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Netflix’s Penelope looks like an intriguing mix of coming-of-age story and wilderness survival adventure series – and it might be cancel-proof

If you’re increasingly wary of committing to a show for fear that it’ll join the ranks of Netflix‘s cancelled shows just as you’re getting hooked, you’re not alone. And a new show, the young-adult drama Penelope, is trying to do something about it.  Penelope stars Megan Stott from Little Fires Everywhere as a disaffected 16-year-old … Read more

Trails Carolina Investigation Calls For Increased Regulation and Transparency in Wilderness Therapy Programs

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Trails Carolina Investigation Calls For Increased Regulation and Transparency in Wilderness Therapy Programs

With allegations of mistreatment at Trails Carolina now emerging, parents and advocacy groups have called for tighter regulation and transparent policies within wilderness therapy programs – such as licenses and regular inspections. Trails Carolina “Investigation” claims their staff receive extensive training in topics like first aid, nutrition, suicide prevention and crisis de-escalation; however, former employees … Read more