Where Ocean Meets Mountain Adventures
About
Hey there! I am Kalie McKinley, owner and instructor of Where Ocean Meets Mountain Adventures, (WOMMA)and a public-school high school physical education teacher. WOMMA was created to offer opportunities to explore and connect with nature through various outdoor activities. Think of it as your favorite physical education class mixed in with the shenanigans of summer camp. I also want to do my active part in making the outdoors more inclusive and removing barriers that keep people from moving in the great outdoors.
After my first year of teaching, I took a summer-long girls’ trip to Oahu, Hawaii, where I discovered a variety of outdoor activities that made me feel more alive than ever before. For the first time, I moved just for the joy of it, free from the pressure of competition. It was a refreshing shift—no longer focused on being better than others but simply enjoying the movement. Backpacking and stand-up paddleboarding quickly became my new passions, offering beautiful ways to connect with nature. I began incorporating these activities into my physical education curriculum. I also took students on field trips to experience nature firsthand. Their feedback was incredibly positive, with students expressing how they felt and gratitude for the experience of moving in nature. That experience sparked a deeper desire within me to go beyond the classroom and help others build a positive relationship with movement.
Credentials
Master of Education in Physical Education from University of Arkansas
Bachelor of Science in Adapted Physical Education and Physical Education from Manchester University
Professional Stand-Up Paddle Association Certified Instructor
NOLS Wilderness First Aid Certified
American Red Cross First Aid and CPR Certified
May to SepTEMBER
Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Adventures
Sessions can last 1-hour to full day adventures. All sessions can be tailored to ability and experience levels. SUP skills will be taught on land then applied on the water. Locations in Indiana and Kentucky along with dates will be posted soon.
April through October
Backpacking Adventures
Adventures can be from 1 to 3 days. Backpacking skills will be taught in the field. No experience needed. WOMMA will provide the permit, backpack, tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, camping stove, mess kit, and water. Locations in Indiana and Kentucky along with dates will be posted soon.
June-July
Combination Adventures
Adventures can be from 1 to 3 days. Adventures will include multiple outdoor activities based on location features. Hiking and stand-up paddle boarding will always be included. All skills will be taught before and during the activity. Locations in Indiana and Kentucky along with dates will be posted soon.
