Mark Helminski, center, outdoor educator for the University of Wisconsin's Upham Woods Outdoor Education Center accompanies Wisconsin National Guard youth as they canoe up a segment of the Wisconsin River in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, July 30, 2025, during the Wisconsin National Guard's Epic Journey High Adventure Camp. The four day, three night Wisconsin River excursion hosted by the organization’s Joint Wellness & Resilience Directorate provided an opportunity for the youth to sharpen their canoeing and camping skills while focusing on personal resilience techniques. (U.S. National Guard photo by Paul Gorman)