The My Life Outdoors Teen Multimedia Contest for 2025 has been postponed. 

We will be moving the contest to alternating even years, so please keep exploring the outdoors, make lasting memories, and stay tuned for a relaunch coming in 2026!

Nestled in the heart of nature, Idaho is a spectacular outdoor wonderland, offering endless opportunities for exploration, recreation, and intimate encounters with diverse wildlife and landscapes. Despite easy access to these treasures, we don't often hear about the adventures and experiences told from a younger point of view. 
 

My Life Outdoors invites Idaho teens to share their outdoor experiences (living, working, playing, or simply being outside) through words or videos that capture their profound connection to the natural environment. Teens may submit their Idaho experience as either a written essay with a photo or as a video essay (see guidelines below). In a world filled with the constant hum of distractions, hearing these stories can inspire others to step outside, explore, and create their own lasting memories. 
 

This is a STREAM contest, where STEM partners with the Language Arts to tell better stories about where we live and why it matters to our well-being because research has conclusively shown that time outdoors is essential to our overall mental health. Youth who live, work, and play outdoors intuitively understand the benefits and now they can tell the world. Good luck and start creating!