Category Archives: Travel

Feature articles about Cougars traveling the world.

Beyond Summer Camp: Kayaking at Keeners

By Beau Hurst Typically at summer camp, one might participate in outdoor games, sports, arts, competitions, and more. Campers live in cabins…

Fishers Island: Not Your Average Vacation Destination

By Freddie Reed I started reeling in the line that my father cast out, but something stopped me. Instead of the reel…

The Pros and Cons of Getting Stuck in an Elevator

By Freddie Reed The trip was supposed to be uneventful for me, my mother Anna Reed, and my friend Fletcher Bor (‘27)….

Camp River’s Bend: Ten Years and Counting

By Parker Ruth  When I think of a place that I can ease my stress and take my worries away, I think…

A Passion For Life: Outdoorsman Spencer Hurst

By Beau Hurst When it comes to outdoorsmen, my oldest brother Spencer Hurst is nothing short of an extreme adventurer. Whether it’s…

When the Dogwoods Bloom, The Richmond Shad Run

By Wright Montague Each year, when the mornings are still cold and the dogwoods start to bloom, American and hickory shad migrate…

Wintergreen: More Than Just Skiing

By Ellie Grace Grinnan Are you looking for a day trip or weekend getaway? Well, roughly two hours from Collegiate School lies…

Inside Kinloch, Virginia’s Most Private Golf Course

By Karson Crosthwaite Nestled in Goochland County, Kinloch Golf Club may be one of the most deliberately crafted and exclusive golf courses…

A Perfect Day on Humpback Rock

By John Mahoney Do you love hiking? Do you like day trips? Do you love the Blue Ridge Mountains? Well, if you…

Honors Feature: Beyond the Postcard—Dubrovnik’s Story of Resilience

By Kate Hogan When visitors step through the medieval gates of Dubrovnik, Croatia, their first sight is sun-washed limestone streets, orange terracotta…