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An Alabama native, Owen grew up rock climbing and backpacking in the rolling hills and secluded gorges of the Southeast—initially as a Boy Scout—which fostered his lifelong connection to the outdoors.
During and after college, Owen worked and volunteered for several environmental nonprofits, including Greenpeace, before turning to writing full-time. As a mountaineer, Owen is particularly interested in the rapid loss of glacial mass due to climate change, and has reported on (and been interviewed concerning) the climate crisis for a number of publications, including NPR and Outside Online.
Owen has written for 60+ outdoor brands, including The North Face, REI, La Sportiva, Outdoor Research, Arc’teryx and Black Diamond, as well as nonprofits like Access Fund. His work with VISIONS involves telling our program’s stories via e-newsletters, digital blogs and webpage copy.
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Recent Blog Posts
![Inclusive Group Dynamics Can Be the Difference for Successful Summer Program Experience](https://visionsserviceadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/teen-volunteers-sit-on-a-deck-they-just-built-1080x675.png)
Inclusive Group Dynamics Can Be the Difference for Successful Summer Program Experience
Discover how VISIONS Service Adventures offers enriching summer volunteer programs for teens that foster inclusive group dynamics, and include diverse service projects and deep cultural immersion for transformative experiences.
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VISIONS is PVSA Certified!
VISIONS Service Adventures is now a PVSA-certified organization, offering certified hours to teens volunteering on their summer programs.
![Nolan & Barry, A VISIONS Love Story](https://visionsserviceadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Barry-and-Nolan-take-a-motorboat-across-Crypt-Lake-in-Waterton-Canada-THUMBNAIL.jpg)
Nolan & Barry, A VISIONS Love Story
Nolan & Barry met during Leader Training in Bozeman before heading out to separate summer program locations. They were married just two years later. Now with two kids in Austin, they reflect on their journey with VISIONS, sharing insights on love, leadership and the impact of meaningful experiences.
![Traveling with Friends—Experience the Power of Solo Travel](https://visionsserviceadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/VISIONS-teens-gather-for-a-group-picture-during-a-rock-climbing-activity.png)
Traveling with Friends—Experience the Power of Solo Travel
Travel programs for high school students often involve lots of friends adventuring together. Some even involve teen volunteer work. But what if you went on your own, and forged your own adventure and lifelong friendships?