McCarson Jones tells her story of growing up amidst racism in the South and how her journey to Africa proved what she had known all along.

Maddy tells her story of picking up two unexpected passengers on her cross-country road trip from Utah to Maine.

Chris tells his story of hiking the Colorado Trail and being followed by someone who left him a threatening message along the way.

Tom Gray describes his unique briefcase and how it taught him how to connect with people in a real, authentic way.

Ami tells her story of a winter morning in Newfoundland with her father and a group of children on a special trip to the easternmost point in North America.

Paul tells a story about his first job on a dude ranch and a wild episode with a pony in the corral.

Amy tells her story of how her desire for solitude led to a very intense encounter with a surprise guest at her campsite.

Evan tells his story about escaping to India and how it allowed him to understand his place in America.

Kellie tells her story of working "outside the wire" in Afghanistan, and the Afghan man she met there who changed her view of the world.

Micha tells her story of being an outdoor educator and how sometimes being "cool" just means surviving.