Soul River Inc. - Runs Wild

01/16/2026

If you are a veteran who has time and an eye toward mentorship, then I need you, especially if you’re located in the Portland/Vancouver area. Please, go to soulriverinc.org and fill out the application. We will have outdoor clinics and opportunities to learn fly fishing, our bread and butter, and more. Please join us.

Soul River Inc. is not just a youth program; it is a veteran and youth program. We offer a robust outdoor curriculum that reflects the beauty and challenges of public lands, freshwater ecosystems, wildlife, and Native American communities. Our STEAM-based curriculum raises environmental awareness, e...

01/15/2026

I began working as a volunteer instructor with Oregon Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) in 2020. During that time, I’ve also served as a rifle and shotgun coach. After a long wait, I finally get the chance to serve as an adult rifle instructor later in the year. If you know calibers, we’ll train folks on 6.5mm Creedmoor systems out to 800 yards. Let’s go.

01/13/2026

Hello to everyone! my name is Winter (yes, that is my real name) and I am the program manager for Soul River and Love is King. I hesitate to say “new” because I’ve been part of SRI for 4 years, as a board member (working in the background) and now as the PM.

I‘m a 8-year Naval nuclear operator veteran. I wasn’t born doing things in the outdoors. I‘m a bit of a late bloomer. My journey began in 2015, while I was a micro-chip researcher for Intel corp.

During the last 11-years, a lot has happened to bring me here to SRI. I’ve served as an archery, hunting, fishing, and fi****ms instructor for the department of Oregon Fish and Wildlife. I also currently sit on the Oregon State Board of Fishing Restoration and Enhancement. So, when it comes to the outdoors, cooking and/or smoking food, I’m you man. I’m looking forward to interacting with you! My email is [email protected]. I’d love to hear from you!

01/13/2026

Ready for 2026? 🛠️ Applications for our next deployment season are live!

If you're ages 14–17 and want to be part of something big, now is the time to apply. Big things are coming—don't miss out.

Apply here: soulriverinc.org

11/11/2025

Today, we celebrate the veteran. Some served for patriotism, some served to get college money, some served to create a new life, and some served to prove something to themselves. However, all who served came away with a similar voice. A voice that says, “I will fight for you, I will protect you, and I will always have my service of you in the forefront of my mind. This is my country.“ Happy Veterans Day to all veterans past and present, and thank you for your service!

10/01/2025

Many thanks to our veterans who volunteer their time and talent, to share wisdom and spend time learning so much about the natural world with Soul River Inc. youth.

Alvey's sharing and teaching about animals was amazing!

09/25/2025

We had a great Scout Deployment this August! Here is a nice photo of the crew, minus Alvey & our staff, Kelly.

09/22/2025

At Trout Lake, youth come together to swim, recharge, connect, and let the water hold us. These moments remind us why we return to nature again and again.

09/16/2025

Cooking outside together is part of the rhythm of deployment life— fun, grounding, and full of connection.

09/13/2025

Pat, a Marine Veteran, passes on guitar skills to Marcos on our fly-fishing themed Scout Deployment, mid-August 2025. Between casting lines and tying flies, there’s time for music, laughter, and connection.

09/11/2025

Cyp gently holds his catch for a moment, before returning it to the river for another adventure, photo taken this August, by Little Leaf Guides.

09/11/2025

A favorite photo from a Summer of fun and learning!