Quick Description: You know what’s better than a lake day? A river day! Come join
OA as we take a beginner friendly 7-mile float down the James River. With jaw dropping
views and front row seats to local wildlife, how could you say no!
Date: 8/25
Location: Horseshow Canyon Ranch, AR
Price: $30
Length: All Day
Quick Description: OA’s going climbing! We’re packing up a van and spending the day
down in the beautiful state of Arkansas at Horseshoe Canyon Ranch. From the views
to the cool trip leaders, nothing beats an outdoor climbing trip with OA! This trip
will focus on beginner friendly routes for our friends that are new to climbing. No
matter what your skill level is going in, this trip will be a blast! This is an all-day
trip, but we promise it’s worth it! Bring your friends and join us!
Date: 8/31-9/2
Location: Lake Leatherwood, AR
Price: $60
Length: 3 days, 2 nights
Quick Description: Join OA as we spend a long weekend touching grass and making new
friends! What better way to start off the school year than creating memories camping
and hiking at Lake Leatherwood in Arkansas. We will spend 3 days exploring what beautiful
lake Leatherwood has to offer. Camping gear, food, and transportation included!
Date: 9/2
Location: Busiek State Park, MO
Price: $10
Length: 3-4 hours
Quick Description: In need of a peaceful hike? OA has you covered! Join us for a day
hiking around Busiek State Park. With close up views of local wildlife and small creek
crossing, we can’t think of a better way to spend the day. Transportation included!
Date: 9/7
Location: Horseshow Canyon Ranch, AR
Price: $30
Length: All Day
Quick Description: How do you feel about rock jokes? We don’t mine them either. Come
join OA on another all-day climbing adventure to Arkansas! Horeshoe Canyon Ranch is
a few hours south of campus, but we promise the drive is worth it. This trip will
focus on routes with higher difficulty, perfect for advanced climbers and those looking
for a little challenge! HCR offers amazing sandstone routes and views that words can’t
describe. The jokes are bad, the climbing is priceless, what more could you ask for?
Join OA for a day full of fun!
Date: 9/21
Location: James River (Shelvin Rock --> Hootentown)
Price: $15
Length: 7 Miles (4-6 Hours)
Quick Description: “The lower James River is our favorite” - Fish and Missouri kayakers.
Join OA for our FINAL paddle trip of the season on the James River. We will be making
friends, practicing our paddle skills, and hearing fun stories from the OA trip leaders.
This paddle trip will be from the Shelvin Rock put in, to the Hootentown take out.
You do not want to miss out!
Date: 9/21
Location: Fellows Lake, MO
Price: $15
Length: 3-4 Hours
Quick Description: Did you know that the USA Mt. Biking team trains just two hours
South in Bentonville, AR? While we may not be ready for the Olympic team, OA is excited
to announce our first ever Mt. BIKING TRIP! We will be loading up the bikes and hitting
the trails around Fellow Lake here in Springfield. We will spend the day enjoying
the lake views and the wind rushing through our hair. Don’t worry if you do not have
a bike, we have bikes and helmets for everyone. **To sign up for this trip you must
know how to ride a bike over uneven surfaces**
Date: 10/10 - 10/13
Location: Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, AR
Price: $80
Length: 4 days, 3 nights
Date: 10/26
Location: Horseshow Canyon Ranch, AR
Price: $30
Length: All Day
Quick Description: OA’s going climbing! We’re packing up a van and spending the day
down in the beautiful state of Arkansas at Horseshoe Canyon Ranch. From the views
to the cool trip leaders, nothing beats an outdoor climbing trip with OA! This trip
will focus on beginner friendly routes for our friends that are new to climbing. No
matter what your skill level is going in, this trip will be a blast! This is an all-day
trip, but we promise it’s worth it! Bring your friends and join us!
Date: 11/9
Location: Ha Ha Tonka State Park, MO
Price: $15
Length: 3-5 hours
Quick Description: Ha Ha Tonka always has a place in our hearts. We’re going back
for all day hiking and views of the beautiful castle and blue lake! This hiking trips
is for all levels of hikers and can be enjoyed even by the most advanced outdoor lover.
Come take Instagram worthy photos and views you just can’t live without!
Day Trips - Join us for the day, we typically have an early morning departure and an evening
return. OA provides transportation for the day, any technical equipment (kayaks, paddles,
climbing equipment, etc.) and trip guides that plan each outing. You provide your
own food and clothing for the day. Activities include; kayaking, hiking, caving, and
rock climbing.
Overnight Trips - If one day isn’t enough, join us for the weekend on one of our 2-3 day adventures.
OA provides all food cooked in the backcountry, transportation, trip guides, camping
equipment, cooking and eating equipment, and any technical equipment needed. You just
need your clothing that is appropriate for the time of year. Activities include; Canoeing,
Rock Climbing, Camping, And Backpacking.
Break Trips - These trips aren’t for the faint of heart, these are our longest and often, most
strenuous trips. Spanning from 5-9 days long and traveling all across the country.
OA provides all food cooked in the backcountry, transportation, trip guides, cooking
and eating equipment, and any technical equipment needed. You just need your clothing
that is appropriate for the time of year. Activities include; Backpacking, Camping,
Canoeing, and Rock Climbing. Locations include; Utah National Parks, the Santa Fe
River in Northern Florida, South Dakota’s National Parks, The Adirondacks of upstate
New York.
Frequently Asked Questions
With the exception of a few trips, all Outdoor Adventures trips are open to university
students, faculty, and staff. You do not need to be a member of the Foster Recreation
Center to attend our trips.
All trips are open to all skill levels unless otherwise noted on the trip description.
Typically, the registration fee covers the costs of transportation to and from campus,
necessary equipment, any food that is offered, trip guides, and any other costs associated
with the specific trip.
Outdoor Adventures allows personal equipment on its trips. However, the equipment
must be inspected by your trip guides prior to leaving, and there is no pro-rated
fee for a trip if you bring your own equipment (with exception of the Ski Trip).
Payment for the trip is due at the time of registration. After this time, there are
absolutely NO refunds unless:
The trip is canceled due to low participation or weather
The trip is full and has a waiting list, and there is another person on the waiting
list who is willing to take your spot.
Family/Medical/Academic issues that will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the
Assistant Director for Recreational Sports and the Graduate Assistant for Outdoor
Adventures.
Payment is not mandatory if the trip is filled to capacity. If a spot opens up on
the trip participants on the waiting list will be selected by the order in which they
registered for an opportunity to go on the trip.
