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Trips

Outdoor trip leaders are experienced, outgoing, and passionate about sharing their love of the outdoors and building community on trips. All instruction, transportation, and technical equipment is included in the cost. Meals will be provided on overnight trips. All trips are designed to be cooperative, educational experiences that allow participants to:

• create meaningful connections with other students outside of the classroom
• challenge themselves mentally and physically
• learn skills necessary to plan their own outdoor trips
• take an active role in the success of themselves as well as the group
• adventure off campus in unique settings in Maryland and throughout the mid-Atlantic 

Fall 2025 Trip Schedule

Introduction to Towson and Backpacking on the Appalachian Trail

• Date: Friday, August 29 - Sunday August 31
• Hours: 5 P.M. on Friday - 5 P.M. on Sunday
• Fees: 
  • Student: $20.00
  • Faculty/Staff: $24.00
  • Alumni: $30.00
• Registration: Aug. 15 - Aug. 27
  • Min: 4
  • Max: 8
• Description:
  • New to Towson? Join Outdoor Adventures to create friendships and everlasting ߣÏÈÉú memories while overlooking the scenic Appalachian Mountains. Spend time on this trip building relationships with other participants and student leaders to create an on-campus support network as you embark on your journey at Towson University. Have this trip be one of your earliest everlasting ߣÏÈÉú memories!

Overnight Standup Paddleboarding and Camping at Codorus State Park

• Date: Saturday, September 6 - Sunday, September 7
• Hours: 9 A.M. on Saturday to 5 P.M. on Sunday (overnight)
• Fees:
  • Student: $20.00
  • Faculty/Staff: $24.00
  • Alumni: $30.00
• Registration: Aug. 18 - Sept. 3
  • Min: 4
  • Max: 8
• Description:
  • If you’ve never camped before, this is a trip for you. Enjoy delicious camp meals in the sights and sounds of nature surrounded by lake views. Head out to the lake to strike your best pose or float on a standup paddleboard! Finish your day around the fire with a s’more in hand!

Rock Climbing at Carderock Recreation Area

• Date: Saturday, September 20
• Hours: 9 A.M. - 5 P.M.
• Fees:
  • Student: $12.00
  • Faculty/Staff: $15.00
  • Alumni: $18.00
• Registration: Aug. 18 - Sept 17
  • Min: 4
  • Max: 7
• Description:
  • If you’ve tried the Climbing Wall, you’ve got to try OUTDOOR rock climbing. Find your own path up the striking walls of Carderock Recreation Area. This area is a short walk from the car and hosts excellent climbing overlooking the Potomac River!

Whitewater Kayaking at Gunpowder Gorge

• Date: Sunday, October 5
• Hours: 8 A.M. - 5 P.M.
• Fees: 
  • Student: $10.00   
  • Faculty/Staff: $12.00 
  • Alumni: $15.00
• Registration: Aug. 18 - Sept. 30
  • Min: 2
  • Max: 6
• Description:
  • Just up the road is one of the best kept secrets in Maryland: the Gunpowder Gorge.  Enjoy a great day of learning to kayak on the Gunpowder River with less than a 30-minute drive home.

Outdoor Leadership Development Series (OLDS)

• Date: OLDS- Backpacking October 10 - October 12
• Application Period: 21- Sept. 23
• Description:
  • The Outdoor Leadership Development Series (OLDS) is a FREE leadership development workshop created by Outdoor Adventures for the Towson University community. Preference will be given to freshman and sophomore students, but all are encouraged to apply.  The priority deadline is Thursday, September 18 and the LAST day to apply is Tuesday, September 23. In addition to receiving leadership development from the program, participants may be eligible for hire as volunteer Outdoor Trip Leaders with Campus Recreation.

Women's Well-being Retreat

• Dates: Thursday, October 16 - Sunday, October 19
• Location: Cherry Springs State Park, Pennsylvania
• Application Period: Aug. 21 - Sept. 26
• Description:
  • Join us for a Fall Break retreat designed specifically for female-identifying Towson University students to build community and explore personal wellbeing. Set in a peaceful International Dark Sky area, this glamping-style getaway offers a mix of light outdoor activities, yoga and Pilates, crafts, and reflective sessions focused on improving mental, emotional, and physical wellness. Connect with others, recharge in nature, and return with new strategies to support your wellbeing throughout the semester. The LAST day to apply is Friday, September 26.

Overnight Camping at Sideling Hill Creek State Park

• Date: Saturday, October 25 - Sunday, October 26
• Hours: 9 A.M. on Saturday to 5 P.M. on Sunday (overnight)
• Fees:
  • Student: $20.00
  • Faculty/Staff: $24.00
  • Alumni: $30.00
• Registration: Sept. 18 - Oct. 21
  • Min: 4
  • Max: 8
• Description:
  • If you’ve never camped before, this is a trip for you.  Enjoy delicious camp meals in the sights and sounds of nature on a crisp fall day surrounded by mountain views and overlooking the Potomac River. Finish your day around the fire with a s’more in hand!

Hiking with a Naturalist at Gunpowder Falls State Park

• Date: Sunday, November 2
• Hours: 9 A.M. - 4 P.M.
• Fees: 
  • Student: $5.00  
  • Faculty/Staff: $6.00
  • Alumni: $8.00
• Registration: Sept. 18 - Oct. 29
  • Min: 4
  • Max: 8
• Description:
  • Join Outdoor Adventures on the second trip of its kind, hiking with Towson’s very own Geology professor Perkons to learn about the natural environment of Gunpowder Falls State Park. If you went on this trip in the spring now you will be able to see how the environment changes with differing seasons.

Kayak Clinics

• Dates: Clinics take place on the following Wednesdays:
  • Wednesday, September 3
  • Wednesday, September 17
  • Wednesday, September 24
  • Wednesday, October 1
• Time: 6:30 - 8 P.M.
• Location: Pool
• Fees: FREE
• Description:
  • Learn the fundamentals of river kayaking in the controlled environment of the Burdick Pool and use the kayaking clinic to build the necessary skills to participate in an Outdoor Adventures whitewater or sea kayaking trip. We will be in the water, so participants must bring their own swim attire and towel. It is not required to know how to swim. No registration is required, just show up and start learning!

 

NatureRx

Studies show that spending time in nature, or even in front of windows facing natural settings, helps people experience lower levels of stress and anxiety. Nature Rx, a collaboration between the ATOD Prevention Center and Outdoor Adventure, helps all members of the ߣÏÈÉú community connect with nature. We help build these connections through programs such as regular mindfulness walks through the Glen Arboretum, and hosting nature-based retreats for individuals who want a more immersive experience. Please stay tuned for our Fall 2025 schedule and follow us on social media to stay up to date on everything we have planned for the semester.

Fall 2025 Nature RX Schedule

Hammock Hangout

• Date: Thursday, August 28
• Fees: FREE
• Time: 12 - 1:30 P.M.
• Location: Tiger Plaza
• Registration: N/A
• Description:
  • Swing into the start of the semester by enjoying outdoor campus life. Meet us at Tiger Plaza to relax and enjoy the benefits of the outdoors to improve your overall well-being at this hammock hangout!

Towson Farmers Market Walk

• Date: Thursday, September 4
• Fees: FREE
• Time: 11:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.
• Location: Towson’s Farmers Market
• Registration: Aug. 18 - Sept. 2
  • Min: 2
  • Max: 15
• Description:
  • Get connected to the Towson University community on and beyond campus by exploring the uptown farmers market with other ߣÏÈÉú members! We will meet at Burdick Hall in the Outdoor Adventures Center then walk uptown, explore the market, grab lunch, and eat in the park for a picnic then head back to campus.

Nesting Neurodiversely in Nature Walk

• Date: Thursday, September 18
• Fees: FREE
• Time: 11:30 A.M. - 1 P.M.
• Location: Health and Counseling Center
• Registration: Aug. 18 - Sept. 18
• Description:
  • Nature Rx and NeuroDiverse Peer Educators are collaborating to offer "creating your own personal map" to outdoor spaces. This event will consist of a walk around campus to find quiet outdoor spaces for individuals to take a break and or work outside along with learning about resources and strategies to alter the spaces to make them more comfortable.

Walks with Dr. Hurte

• Description:
  • Do you know the Vice President of Student Affairs, Dr. Hurte? If not, get to know him while partaking in one of his favorite activities – walking! Walks are on campus and wheelchair accessible.
• Date: Friday, September 19
• Fees: FREE
• Time: 9 - 10 A.M.
• Location: University Union- Tiger Statue
• Registration: Aug. 18 - Sept. 19
  • Min: 2
  • Max: 20

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• Date: Friday, October 10
• Fees: FREE
• Time: 9-10am
• Location: University Union- Tiger Statue
• Registration: Aug. 18 - Oct. 10
  • Min: 2
  • Max: 20

Walk-tober: Walk with a Doc

• Date: Wednesday, October 1
• Fees: FREE
• Time: 12 - 1 P.M.
• Location: Tiger Plaza
• Registration: Aug. 18 - Oct. 1
• Description:
  • Celebrate Walk-tober with a walk with Doc(s). Join ߣÏÈÉú doctors from the Health Center and Doc the Tiger as they lead a walk around campus.

Neurodivergent Community Hangout - Nature Nook

• Date: Thursday, October 2
• Fees: FREE
• Time: 3 - 5 P.M.
• Location: Health and Counseling Lawn
• Registration: N/A
• Description:
  • Join Nature Rx and the NeuroDiverse Peer Educators as we create an outside nook to hangout, build friendships, and engage in community care! Come use our hammocks, indulge with outside floor time, and relax! Enjoy an assortment of gear from Outdoor Adventure (i.e. sleeping bags, tents). We will also have materials for bracelet making and flower halos.

Plant Giveaway & Hammock Hangout

• Date: Thursday, October 16
• Fees: FREE
• Time: 12 - 1:30 P.M.
• Location: Tiger Plaza
• Registration: N/A
• Description:
  • Class may be in session but it’s time to take a break! Bring the outdoors, in (your room)! Indoor plants can help reduce stress, improve your concentration, and boost productivity—just what you need before you take your exams. Come swing by Tiger Plaza to take a break to swing in a hammock and pick up a free plant.