As impervious surface area continues to expand, the tentacles of urbanization reach further into the wilds. Green spaces are becoming more rare. When asked about green spaces and their childhood, many adults acknowledge that they had a special forest or pond that they remembered playing in. Whether it be significant acerage adjacent to ones house …
I recently read Gary Ferguson’s Shouting at the Sky. While the book was originally published in 1999, I got my hands on Hilary’s 2009 copy, a signed copy replete with a new foreword and afterword. Ferguson’s insights are incredible, as his words convey his personal experience working with teens in a wilderness therapy program. His …
One of the most influential people in my life is my 5th grade teacher Mr. Murphy. Mr. Murphy did not impart any words of wisdom that I specifically remember, nor has all the knowledge he taught me stayed with me throughout the years—in 5th grade I could name all the states and the capitals, …
Mauna Kea, planet Earth’s tallest mountain (when measured from sea floor to summit) rises 13,796 feet above sea level. It is arguably the best place in the world to look at the stars. On Tuesday afternoon, Pacific Quest’s Malama students had the rare opportunity to don long-johns and winter hats, as they made the trip …
Miloli’i means fine twist. The fine twist refers to the intricate, strong cordage that Miloli’i was known for throughout the islands. Miloli’i Village is known today as the “last fishing village” on the island. Inhabited mostly by families who have lived there for generations and whom still sustain themselves through fishing. To really get a …
At Pacific Quest the students choose to go on a 3 night, 2 day Rites of Passage/solo fashioned about the model of a Vision Quest . They prepare by reading books that focus on the solo experience, do assignments that focus on severance and beginning a new story in their life, and create an intent …
How does being “plugged in” effect well being and brain functioning? This question was first posed as televisions began sprouting in family living rooms across the US. Next, desk top computers and the world wide web raised alarm as more and more people were being drawn to the computer screen. As desktop computers become more …
Last Saturday the Ohana group participated in a community service project at Punaluu Beach Park. Punaluu is one of the largest black sand beaches on the Big Island of Hawaii and is located about 30 minutes from the PQ campus. It is most famously known for the green sea turtles that come to rest and …
Today the Ohana went to the Volcano Art Center (VAC). The VAC is a nonprofit educational organization located in and around Hawaii Volcano National Park. Their mission is to promote, develop, and perpetuate the artistic and cultural heritage of Hawaii’s people and environment through activities in the visual, literary, and performing arts. The Ohana had …
By Tom De Trolio, Outing Supervisor Recently, the Ohana took an adventure to Honomalino Bay which lies 2,000ft down the scenic 5 mile road leading to Miloli’i, one of the last ancient fishing villages to rely on fishing as a way of life. From the town of Miloli’i, the group hiked about a half mile …