Calling all Explorer Cubs and future park rangers! On Saturday, June 14, 2025, Explorer Cubs will have the opportunity to join Brendan Hall for an exclusive screening of Out There: A National Parks Story, a feature-length documentary following a 10,000 mile road trip through the U.S. national parks to tell the stories of the incredible people within them. Explorer Cubs will have the opportunity to ask to Brendan about the making of the film and how cubs can get involved with the national parks this summer.
- When: Saturday June 14, 1:00pm-3:00pm
- Who: young explorers ages 5-18
- Where: The Explorers Club
- Cost: Free!
For this special screening, we’re opening Explorer Cubs to all students, grades K-12, interested in conservation, the national parks, or filmmaking. Please note that the film is 90 minutes long, with one 15 minute intermission.
More about Out There:
In the documentary, a young filmmaker sets out on a 10,000-mile exploration of the national parks with his childhood friend during the centennial year of the formation of the National Park Service. Along the way, they share experiences of the people that work in the parks and those that come to enjoy them, as part of the rich tapestry of the history of the park system emerges. They hear profound stories from people of all ages and walks of life who have come to the parks seeking tranquility, healing, motivation, and connection to the natural world. This stunning road trip film is a tribute to the national parks and their history, and is also a recognition of the people that appreciate them and work to preserve their beauty.
Brendan Hall
Brendan Hall is a documentary filmmaker and EC50 honoree telling stories in the natural world and beyond. In his work, Brendan is committed to sharing the wonders of our planet in hopes that we may be inspired to care for it. He has traveled the world directing projects for global non-profits and brands including National Geographic, Adobe, and The Nature Conservancy. He has also contributed cinematography to feature-length documentaries including PBS’s Bill Nye: Science Guy and Apple TV’s Red Heaven. While Brendan is a director, cinematographer and editor, he is also a night sky photographer, scuba diver and amateur juggler.
