Outdoor Rec Events
Spring 2025 Outdoor Rec Events
Check out these events on the Ouachita RecLife App: Apple or Google Play.
We are partnering with Campus Ministries to bring you this hike during Christian Focus Week. We will meet at the Village Circle for a hike to DeSoto Bluff. We will hike around 4 miles and discuss simple and deep aspects of our time in Creation.
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 5, 3:30-5 p.m.
Place: DeSoto Bluff
Price: FREE
Registration Deadline: No registration required
What to Bring: Footwear and clothing appropriate for a hike and the weather, water bottle
Meeting Place/Time: Village Circle, 3:30 p.m.
Program End Time: Approximately 5 p.m.
Come climb. Come spectate. Come get some free stuff. Winners receive prizes in several divisions (Men’s, Women’s, Beginner, Advanced) and prizes given out at random as well. The week prior to the competition the CRAG will be closed and new routes put up. Visit the HSU Bouldering Wall to keep up your skills and strength.
Date: Saturday, Feb. 8
Place: The CRAG
Price: FREE
Registration Deadline: No registration required
What to Bring: Water bottle, personal climbing gear (optional, gear provided if needed)
Meeting Place/Time: The CRAG, 6 p.m.
Program End Time: 9 p.m.
We will drive 1 hour to climb at Rattlesnake Ridge Natural Area. This is an experience you won’t want to miss. Join us for a time of climbing, relaxing, hammocking, and more. All gear and lunch is provided for FREE.
Date: Feb. 22
Place: Rattlesnake Ridge Natural Area
Price: FREE
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, Feb. 19, midnight.
What to Bring: Water bottle, backpack, hammock, appropriate clothing and footwear for a hike and the weather, personal climbing gear (optional, gear provided if needed)
Meeting Place/Time: Parking lot outside the CRAG, 8 a.m.
Program End Time: Approximately 5 p.m.
This is a great trip for beginners to backpacking or seasoned woodsman looking to hone their skills. We will hike the Southern portion of the Eagle Rock Loop carrying all our gear and camp two nights. The second night, we will camp by the Little Missouri River and the beautiful Winding Stairs. All food and gear provided. Due to the nature of this trip, space is limited.
Date: March 7-9
Place: Winding Stairs in Albert Pike Recreation Area
Price: $5
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, March 5 at midnight.
What to Bring: Personal clothing and toiletries, water bottle, PBJ (Pen, Bible, Journal), etc. A more extensive list will be given to those who register.
Meeting Place/Time: SPEC parking lot outside The CRAG / Friday, March 7, 3 p.m.
Program End Time: Sunday, March 9, 4 p.m.
Paddle the Lower DeGray Lake by the light of the moon. Due to the nature of this event, space is limited, so sign up today! When you register, choose one of the time slots that works for you.
Date: March 11
Place: Lower DeGray Lake
Price: FREE
Registration Deadline: Monday, March 11, midnight.
What to Bring: Footwear can either be sandals if you don’t mind wet feet or rain boot type footwear. Bring a flashlight, headlamps work best. Do not take anything in the canoe with you that you don’t want to get wet.
Meeting Place/Time: Lower DeGray Lake, 7:30 p.m. or 9 p.m.
Head to Caddo Valley on Highway 7. Once you go under the interstate, take a left onto
Lower Dam Pike. Follow this for 2 miles until it dead ends at a gravel road. Instead
of turning left into the park, travel straight 100 yards on the gravel to the parking
lot.
Program End Time: 9 p.m. or 10:30 p.m.
It’s time to get outside and play in God’s creation. Spend the afternoon with fellow students on a beautiful and relaxing hike. We will hike 2-miles at beautiful Lake Catherine State Park. Along our path we will stop at Falls Branch Falls for dinner. We will cook a backcountry style dinner on portable stoves. Transportation, food, and gear will be provided.
Date: April 5
Place: Falls Branch Trail at Lake Catherine State Park
Price: FREE
Registration Deadline: Thursday, April 3, at midnight.
What to Bring: Water bottle, clothing and footwear appropriate for the weather and a hike
Meeting Place/Time: Lower SPEC Parking lot, 3:30 p.m.
Program End Time: Approximately 8:30 p.m.
Canoeing is a great way to see God’s creation. Join us on the upper Caddo River for some fun in the sun. Transportation, gear, and lunch will be provided. Space is limited, so sign up today!
Date: April 12
Place: Caddo River near Glenwood, Ark.
Price: $5
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April 9, midnight.
What to Bring: Water bottle, swimsuit, towel, change of clothes, sunblock, hat, sunglasses, footwear that is affixed to your foot (flip flops are not acceptable)
Meeting Place/Time: Lower SPEC Parking lot, 9 a.m.
Program End Time: Approximately 6 p.m.
Prepare for the arrival of Spring by brushing up on your lawn game skills. Enjoy some bocce, Spikeball, slacklining, and more. If lawn games aren’t your thing, stop by and play with some dogs from the Human Society of Clark County.
Date: April 17
Place: Tiger Lawn
Price: FREE
Registration Deadline: No registration required
What to Bring: A smile
Meeting Place/Time: Tiger Lawn any time between 2 and 5 p.m.
Program End Time: 5 p.m.
