Founder Carolyn Bess was convinced of the transformative power of the outdoors after an amazing journey on the Appalachian Trail in 1991. She decided that such an experience was basic to the human spirit and became determined to provide others with a similar opportunity. While working at a shared living community, Carolyn organized a backpacking excursion to the Berkshire Mountains with ten people of all abilities. The trip was a success, having a lasting impact on everyone involved. As the demand for additional trips grew, Outdoor Explorations was born.

Since that time Outdoor Explorations has continued to serve hundreds of children and adults with disabilities each year and has grown into a long standing community organization serving the greater Boston area for twenty years!

Please join us as we enter into our second twenty year cycle!