March and Early April Outdoor Adventures via the OAC

If you’re feeling a little closed in and ready to cut loose, check out the March and early April fun offered via the Outdoor Adventure Center, including a Harriman State Park cross-country Ski and Snowshoe trip RSVP deadline today), a Moab Spring Break trip (register by March 16), and a Buffalo Field Campaign (register by March 30). For event and registration details, just click on the link. 

Harriman State Park Cross-Country Ski & Snowshoe Trip

March 5

Departure time: 8:00 a.m.

Last sign-up date: March 2

Nonrefundable deposit/cancellation fee: cost of trip

Visitors to Harriman State Park during the winter season can enjoy numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, photography, and wildlife viewing. The park offers 24 miles of groomed trails suitable for an introduction to cross-country skiing. Beginners welcome. Fees cover transportation, equipment and permit.

Group size: 10

ISU Student: First trip is free; second trip $20

ISU Affiliate: $30

Moab, Utah Spring Break Trip

March 19-25

Departure time: 7:00 a.m.

Last sign-up date: March 16

Pre-trip: March 16, 5:30 p.m. at OAC

Nonrefundable deposit/cancellation fee: $100

Spend spring break in the desert of Moab, Utah, biking, climbing, hiking and exploring the National Parks. The road and mountain biking and climbing portion of the trip is designed for participants with novice-to-advanced experience levels. If you do not want to climb or bike, you are welcome to come along and camp, hike, and enjoy all that Moab and the national parks have to offer in the desert environment. Moab has great shopping, restaurants and activities to participate in. The group will be staying at a camp park in town that has hot showers, bathrooms, and a pool. The trip fees cover transportation, campground, and staffing. Participants will be responsible for the cost of their own food, and camping gear.

Group size: 10

ISU Student: First trip is free; second trip $150

ISU Affiliate: $175

Buffalo Field Campaign

April 1-3

Departure time: 1:30 p.m.

Last sign-up date: March 30

Pre-trip: March 30, 5:30 p.m. at OAC

Nonrefundable deposit/cancellation fee: cost of trip

Spend a weekend volunteering with the Buffalo Field Campaign. Experience environmental activism, communal living, and the majesty of the American buffalo. The cost of transportation and bunkhouse is included in the trip fee. Buffalo Field Campaign provides meals. It is recommended to donate to the food kitty.

Group size: 10

ISU Student: First trip is Free, Second trip $20

ISU Affiliate: $30