Raven Narratives

Nico tries to have a snack in his kayak, discovers a piece of his past in the Utah desert, and finds his home in the mountains.

Katrina decides to hike from Durango to Silverton, Colorado by following the waterways and eating wild foods along the way.

David describes growing up in Silverton, Colorado and adventures at his favorite swimming hole.

Kim and her crew decide to take one last run while heli-skiing in Valdez, Alaska

In his first job as a teacher, Daniel learns a valuable lesson about who he is, and who he is not.

Sandi discovers what it really means to be an American while deployed in Kuwait during Desert Storm.

Traveling to Thailand on a romantic excursion helps Josie understand her place in the world.

Born and raised in Mexico, Wendolyne has to find a way to survive after being abandoned in Durango, Colorado.

Carolyn has to navigate delicate biological necessities while trekking in Nepal.

Gretchen describes how the immigrant laborers who worked in the cherry orchards of her hometown shaped her view of people, and the borders that separate us.

Zach's dog Wally teaches him how to live, and love, his life.

A nighttime traffic accident reveals a deeper truth.

James struggles against his imagination's obsession with The Slender Man.

Katie finds out that she has more in common with her father than she ever thought possible.

After a grim diagnosis, Carl has to find a way out of the darkness.

Sandralynn escapes from the projects and finds redemption at a Christian youth camp.

Dustin describes his battles with a 24-hour obstacle course endurance race.

A winter encounter with a butterfly gives Jenny the strength to move on.

Lizzy describes a climbing accident for her Cracker Jack story at the Raven Narratives "second chances" event.

Ryker describes how his two best friends have been with him through good and not-so-good times. Told as part of the youth storytelling project "Talon Tales" featuring students from Southwest Open High School and Animas High School. Theme music "Storyteller" by Jahzzar. Used by permission under a Creative Commons license. Find more of his music at @jahzzar.