Trips & Clinics

• Date: Saturday, September 9
• Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Fees: 
• Student: $15.00  
• Faculty/Staff: $18.00 
• Alumni: $32.00
• Registration: Aug 23- Sept 6
• Description:
  • Join Outdoor Adventures for our first trip of the semester at Rocks State Park. This hidden treasure is just north of Towson’s campus and a great place for your first hike.  You’ll enjoy views of late summer and the impressive rock formations of King and Queens seat towering almost 200 feet above you.  

• Date: Sunday, September 10
• Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Fees:
  • Student: $ 15.00
  • Faculty/Staff: $18.00
  • Alumni: $32.00
• Registration: Aug 23- Sept 6
• Description:
  • There is no better way to escape the heat of the city than on a SUP.  Strike your best yoga pose or just paddle around and take in the scenery, it’s up to you as long as you’re having fun in the sun.  

• Date: Sunday, April 30
• Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Fees: 
  • Student: $30.00   
  • Faculty/Staff: $37.00 
  • Alumni: $45.00 
• Registration: Aug 23- Sept 12
• Description:
  • Join Outdoor Adventures as we “island hop” across Maryland’s most famous and important waterway, the Chesapeake Bay. Explore the Bay from a new perspective while we’ll see wildlife, historic lighthouses, and enjoy lunch on a secluded island beach.

• Date: Sunday, September 17
• Hours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Fees:
  • Student: $ 15.00
  • Faculty/Staff: $18.00
  • Alumni: $32.00
• Registration: Aug 23- Sept 13
• Description:
  • Is the start of the semester weighing you down? Take this chance to de-stress and improve your well-being.  Enjoy a group hike at Oregon Ridge Park and end your day with a yoga practice enhanced by the natural environment.

• Date: Sunday, September 24
• Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Fees: 
  • Student: $30.00   
  • Faculty/Staff: $37.00 
  • Alumni: $45.00 
• Registration: Aug 23- Sept 19
• 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.

• Date: Sunday, October 8
• Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Fees: 
  • Student: $30.00   
  • Faculty/Staff: $37.00 
  • Alumni: $45.00 
• Registration: Aug 23- Oct 3
• Description:
  • Don’t let the name fool you, Muddy Creek is crystal-clear with a beautiful streambed in one of the most scenic gorges in eastern Pennsylvania. The great views are almost as good as the rapids you’ll be paddling which are a perfect introduction to whitewater kayaking.    

• Date: Saturday, October 21-22
• Hours: 9 a.m. on Saturday to 5 p.m. on Sunday (overnight)
• Fees:
  • Student: $50.00
  • Faculty/Staff: $60.00
  • Alumni: $72.00
• Registration: Aug 23- Oct 17
• Description:
  • Join Outdoor Adventures and head west with us to the mountains of western Maryland on one of the country’s most famous hikes, the Appalachian Trail. Enjoy the colors of changing leaves as you look out from one of the many overlooks along the trail.  This shorter backpacking trip is a perfect option for someone with limited time or who is looking to “try it out” before committing to one of our longer trips.

• Date: Sunday, October 22
• Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Fees: 
  • Student: $35.00
  • Faculty/Staff: $45.00
  • Alumni: $55.00
• Registration: Aug 23- Oct 18
• Description:
  • No ropes, no problems; try out bouldering for a new take on climbing. Morgan Run offers climbing for all abilities and is a great location to try bouldering outdoors for the first time!

• Date: Saturday, October 28
• Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Fees:
  • Student: $35.00
  • Faculty/Staff: $45.00
  • Alumni: $55.00
• Registration: Aug 23- Oct 25
• 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 Sugarloaf Mountain. This area is a short walk from the car and hosts excellent climbing overlooking western Maryland from the top of Sugarloaf Mountain!

• Date: Sunday, October 29
• Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Fees:
  • Student: $ 15.00
  • Faculty/Staff: $18.00
  • Alumni: $32.00
• Registration: Aug 23- Oct 25
• Description:
  • Join Outdoor Adventures for our last trip of the fall term with pumpkin picking, drinking hot apple cider, and hiking! Enjoy the fall colors with a group hike in Gunpowder Falls State Park and end your day at the local farm for fresh fall fun.

• Dates: Clinics take place every Wednesday from September 6- November 29
• Time: 7:30 - 9 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. No registration is required, just show up and start learning!
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• Date: Wednesday, October 11
• Session Times:
  • 7:30 - 8:10 p.m. (SUP ONLY)
    • Registration: Sept. 6 – Oct. 10
  • 8:15 - 8:55 p.m. (SUP + Yoga)
    • Registration: Sept. 6 – Oct. 11 “check in” feature
  • Fees: FREE
  • Registration: Sept. 6 – Oct. 10
  • Description: It may be getting colder outside but that doesn’t mean you can't go paddling! Learn the fundamentals of stand-up paddle boarding in the controlled environment of the Burdick Pool. In the second session, strike your best yoga pose with a floating yoga session. Sign up to secure your spot and start learning!

• Date: Wednesday, November 8
• Session Times:
  • 7:30 - 8:10 p.m. (SUP ONLY)
    • Registration: Sept. 6 – Nov. 7
  • 8:15-8:55pm (SUP + Yoga)
    • Registration: Sept. 6 – Nov. 8 “check in” feature
  • Fees: FREE
  • Registration: Sept. 6 – Nov. 7
  • Description: Come float away your stress with Outdoor Adventures and Group Fitness’ collaborative Paddleboarding-Yoga Clinic. You’ll learn the basics of stand-up paddleboarding and finish with a floating yoga session.

• Date: Wednesday, December 6
• Session Times:
  • 7:30 - 8:10 p.m. (SUP ONLY)
    • Registration: Sept. 6 – Dec. 5
  • 8:15 - 8:55 p.m. (SUP + Yoga)
    • Registration: Sept. 6 – Dec. 6 “check in” feature
  • Fees: FREE
  • Registration: Sept. 6 – Dec. 5
  • Description: Come float away your stress with Outdoor Adventures and Group Fitness’ collaborative Paddleboarding-Yoga Clinic. You’ll learn the basics of stand-up paddleboarding and finish with a floating yoga session.

• Fees: FREE
• Time: 12 - 1 p.m.
• Location: Cook Library- The Beach
• Registration: N/A
• Description:
  • Is the start of the semester weighing you down? Meet us at the Cook Library Beach to relax and enjoy the benefits of the outdoors to improve your overall well-being at this hammock hangout!

• Fees: FREE
• Time: 12 - 1 p.m.
• Location: Outside West Village Commons
• Registration: N/A
• Description:
  • Classes are done for the week and it’s time to chill out! Meet us outside of West Village Commons to take a break on a hammock and enjoy the benefits the outdoors has to offer.

• Fees: FREE
• Time: 6:15 - 7:15 p.m.
• Location: Glen Woods
• Registration: Aug 23- Oct 5
• Description:
  • Join this collaborative event to wind down your day and enjoy the colors of sunset while you practice yoga outdoors in the Glen Woods. Sign up to secure your spot!

• Fees: FREE
• Time: 12 - 1 p.m.
• Location: Glen Woods
• Registration: Aug 23- Oct 19
• Description:
  • Explore a new experience to improve your well-being by painting away your stress on a pumpkin in the company of the outdoors. Spending time outside and painting can promote stress relief. Sign up now to secure your pumpkin!

• Fees: FREE
• Time: 12 - 1:30 p.m.
• Location: Outside Campus Recreation Main Entrance
• Registration: N/A
• Description:
  • 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 this tabling event to pick up your FREE plant.

Two Workshops:

• OLDS- Flatwater Kayaking l September 29- October 1
• OLDS- Backpacking l October 13- October 15

• 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 LAST day to apply is Tuesday, September 19. 
• Application Period: Open until September 19
• Click Here for the Application