Explore the great outdoors
A program designed with you in mind, Outdoor Pursuits is determined to give you the chance to experience the outdoors and learn the skills you need to enjoy being outside. Stop by the Outdoor Center, located in the Student Recreation Center, to learn more.
Explore our list of trips and clinics, and you're sure to find the perfect fit!
February 2023
Valentines Sweetheart Paddle
6 to 10 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 14
Cost (includes transportation): $30/couple
Register by Friday, Feb.10
Join us this Valentine's Day for a sweetheart paddle on Lake Nacogdoches. Enjoy twilight canoeing with a friend or your partner and relax along the lakeside. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Drive yourself or register for a ride.
March 2023
Spring Break at Big Bend National Park
Saturday, March 4, through Saturday, March 11
Registration deadline (Friday, Feb. 24): $540
Early registration (Friday, Dec. 2): $490
Head down to Big Bend National Park for a hiking and canoeing trip that you will never forget. Spend a few days on the Rio Grande, paddling through the Boquillas Canyon and enjoying the starry nights. This trip offers the perfect getaway for an adventurous spring break. Begin a payment plan before Dec. 2 to save $50 on registration.
Day at the Lake: Lake Nacogdoches
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, March 25
Cost: free
Register by Tuesday, March 21
Join us at Lake Nacogdoches, one of our beautiful East Texas lakes, and spend some time paddling amongst the tree snags. Meet us out at the lake and we will provide you with all of the gear you need to canoe, kayak, or stand up paddleboard. Lunch provided. Transportation available, register at the Outdoor Center.
April 2023
Lake Naconiche Day Trip
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 22
Cost: free
Register by Tuesday, April 18
Join us at one of our beautiful East Texas lakes and spend time paddling among the tree snags. We will provide you with all the gear you need to canoe, kayak, and stand up paddleboard. Transportation available register at the Outdoor Center.