This past summer, Navajo youth put in more than 1,000 hours of physical labor, restoring miles of trails and completing maintenance projects across the Navajo Nation. They also pedaled for miles on Reservation roads…gained valuable skills in basic woodworking, first aid, and bike maintenance…and learned about the history and geography of the Navajo Nation. Tour de Rez participants using their new woodworking skills to make much-needed trail signs "In all that we do on the … [Read more...] about Navajo Youth Embrace Life on the Rez
Helping Navajo Youth Say “YES” to Healthy Living
For more than 20 years, Tom Riggenbach of NavajoYES (Youth Empowerment Services) has been leading Navajo youth and families on a unique adventure that incorporates outdoor activities, education and community service. This annual, multi-week adventure -- the Tour de Rez -- covers approximately 1,200 miles of Navajo Country (Diné Bikéyah) and welcomes about 200 participants each summer. Most students join the Tour for a weeklong journey that includes mountain biking, backpacking and rafting, … [Read more...] about Helping Navajo Youth Say “YES” to Healthy Living
