Spark Curiosity.
For nearly a century, we've been exploring the Southwest and learning from its landscapes, cultures, and communities. Our blog shares reflections from the trail, insights from educators, and voices from our alumni network. Dive into our articles to discover what makes The Gulch experience life changing and unforgettable.
How are Summer Treks Different From Traditional Summer Camps?
Cottonwood Gulch versus Summer Camps: Discover The Gulch Way Parents searching for a summer youth sleepaway experience often start with a familiar question, “Which summer camp is right for my child?” In many cases, choosing Cottonwood Gulch versus summer camps is an easy decision because Cottonwood Gulch isn’t just a summer camp. It’s a…
2024 Annual Report
We are very excited to share our 2024 Annual Report with you! Paper copies of the report will be arriving in your mailboxes soon, but here is a sneak peak at our impact in 2024. This year we got to watch a number of fresh faces experience the Gulch for the first time through our school programs…
2024 Spring Appeal
“There is life everywhere, and beauty. The wetlands are important for wildlife, and in turn important for humans. Going outside helps show people that even when things are tough, you will get relief.” — eCademy student Donate Today In 2023, Cottonwood Gulch provided outdoor learning adventures to students in 30…
Cottonwood Gulch Strategic Plan 2022-2026
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2023 Fall Appeal
Give Today Dear Cottonwood Gulch Community, In 2023, we took more than 1,500 people on Cottonwood Gulch treks, many of them for a second, third, tenth, or (in Chet Kubit’s case) 58th year of trekking with us. With all those trekkers, and so many familiar faces, we have been asking: Why do we keep coming…
Annual Report 2023
Year after year, for nearly a century we have witnessed people falling in love with Cottonwood Gulch. They become deeply invested in what happens here. They care about the people, the place, the experiences that are shared in this tiny part of our big world.
2023 Silver Buckle Award Nominations
The Silver Buckle Award is a time-honored tradition at Cottonwood Gulch Expeditions, historically presented to trekkers who distinguished themselves in some way over the course of the summer. The original Silver Buckle continues to be awarded to trekkers whenever summer program staff feel it is warranted. In 2023 Cottonwood Gulch Expeditions created an additional version…
Spring Appeal
Give Today Dear Friend, At Cottonwood Gulch we consider all donors and trekkers – past and present – as family. That includes you! Our love of the New Mexico landscape, and the experiences we have shared here, bond us together and create lifelong memories. Today, we want to invite you to engage with the…
Fall Appeal
Give Today December, 2022 Dear Gulch Community, Our 2022 treks are in the books, and what a success they were! Our summer treks provided well over 100 young people with life-changing, multi-week experiences. Our school treks brought over 1,000 students into New Mexico’s most beautiful outdoor spaces. Together, these treks provided a means of strengthening…
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