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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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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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