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UMaine’s Maine Bound Adventure Center Expands Outdoor Gear Library
The Tourism, Hospitality, and Outdoor Recreation (THOR) Institute in the University of Maine System has been awarded a grant to provide new outdoor gear for both student and public use at the Maine Bound Adventure Center (MBAC). Grant funding will enable a significant upgrade of the MBAC’s rental fleet, including… Read More about UMaine’s Maine Bound Adventure Center Expands Outdoor Gear Library
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Adventure Costa Rica – Spring 2026
Check out this fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the amazing ecotourism destination of Costa Rica – while discovering the true meaning of “pura vida!” Students will learn about sustainable nature-based tourism in the Talamanca and Caribbean regions by exploring wildlife protection sites, hiking in national parks and reserves, snorkeling… Read More about Adventure Costa Rica – Spring 2026
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New Vacationland Course: Winter Recreation & Hospitality Business in Northern Maine
The THOR Institute is excited to announce our upcoming Vacationland Course – Winter Recreation & Hospitality Business (BUS 340: Special Topics in Business) in Northern Maine! This immersive, place-based course will be hosted by the University of Maine at Fort Kent, where students will have the opportunity to go on… Read More about New Vacationland Course: Winter Recreation & Hospitality Business in Northern Maine
