About this program
Wilderness Awareness School is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit outdoor education organization founded in 1983. Internationally recognized for its leadership in nature connection and wilderness education, the school is based in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, about 45 minutes from Seattle, WA. Its mission is to help children and adults cultivate healthy relationships with nature, community, and self. The school offers both youth and adult programs, as well as a range of intensives, weekend, and weeklong experiences. The school’s educational philosophy, Coyote Mentoring, encourages creative and critical thinking, problem-solving, and self-sufficiency by using nature as a teacher, storytelling, and the art of questioning. Core offerings include award-winning summer camps, ongoing youth programs, and transformational adult courses in naturalist, survival, and ancestral skills.
Location overview
Oceanic
Mild temperatures year-round, frequent rain, no extreme seasons
Weather
Safety & healthcare
Safety conditions can change. Always check current travel advisories before traveling.
Getting there
Fly to Seattle (SEA), then taxi or bus (41km)
Digital Nomad Visa
- The U.S.
- has no dedicated digital nomad visa.
Cost of living
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