Important bits of information on our website:
Please Take Our Survey
If you have participated in an OAC activity class, event, or an adventure outing, please consider taking the time to fill out our survey . We would appreciate your input on our programming. If you are interested, at the end of the survey you can sign up for some cool OAC Swag.
Thanks for your past and hopefully future participation in OAC activities classes and events.
Summer Activity Calendar
Check out our activity calendar for some fun and adventurous activities. There's something for all levels of ability, skill and fitness.
Click here (.pdf file) or click on the Calendar button above in the navigation bar above.
2012 Summer Workshops
The OAC has several outdoor recreation activity workshops available this summer. The workshops can be taken for college credit, or just for the fun of it. ISU students, staff, faculty, and the community are all welcome to participate. Click on the activity that interests you, for dates, costs, and other information (.pdf file):
Beginning Kayaking
Intermediate/Advanced Kayaking
Map & Compass
River Rescue
Beginning Rock Climbing
Please fill out the registration form (.pdf file) and send it in soon, as space is limited.
Trail Maps
The Caribou-Targhee National Forest Westside Ranger District recently made available color road and trail maps. The maps include contour lines, water features, mileage, trailheads, gates, and forest road access. The maps indicate the season of use for motorized and non-motorized trails. These maps will help meet visitors' expectations for accurate trail information.
Click on the area for a downloadable trail map (.pdf file)
Gibson Jack / Slate Mountain area
Scout Mountain area
Portneuf Range north
Portneuf Range south
The City Creek Management Area (CCMA) is managed as a joint venture between the City of Pocatello and the City Creek Trail Users Group. The CCMA contains close to 50 miles of exceptional hiking and mountain biking trails.
City Creek area
The Portneuf Range Yurt System has added a new yurt for your winter adventures. The Bonneville Yurt is located in the Big Canyon area in the shadow of Mount Bonneville. The map below gives you the general location of all five yurts in the system.
Portneuf Range Yurt System map (.pdf file)
Your Generosity Goes a Long Way
Your support of the Cooperative Wilderness Handicapped Outdoor Group (CW HOG) will be used for adaptive equipment, participant financial aid, and (or) operational costs. Contributions will also support the CW HOG Endowment Fund with a goal to make the program self-sustaining. Click here for a donation form. We thank you for your support in helping others enjoy the wonders of the outdoors.
Outdoor Education
Did you know that you can get a Bachelor's degree or minor in Outdoor Education? Idaho State University is one of the nation's leaders in outdoor recreation, and now, education. Pocatello is a perfect venue for this degree as it is surrounded by all kinds of outdoor play areas. Find out more by clicking the link below.
Outdoor Education