He earned his doctorate from Indiana University in International Comparative Education. Beyond academia he has worked in multiple settings in environmental, outdoor, and adventure education programs for state parks, camps, and schools. He sits on the board of directors for Ground Up Adventures, a local non-profit that offers opportunities for adventure education and experiences. He is presently researching early childhood outdoor learning environments in a pre-K setting. Concurrently, he is beginning ethnographic work on wilderness education programs and sense of place while traversing wilderness landscapes. Correspondence regarding this article can be addressed directly to: Joshua Hunter at, joshua.hunter@und.edu.