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Outdoor Rec Events

Spring 2024 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 our roll in redeeming Creation.

Date: Tuesday, Feb. 6

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.

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. 17

Place: An outdoor climbing venue

Price: FREE

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, Feb. 14, midnight.

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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.

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 your skills and strength up.

Date: Feb. 24

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.

Winding Stairs Backpacking

This is a great trip for beginners to backpacking or seasoned woodsman looking to hone their skills. We will hike on 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 transportation, food, and gear provided. Due to the nature of this trip space is limited.

Date: March 8-10

Place: Winding Stairs in Albert Pike Recreation Area

Price: $5

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, March 6 at midnight.

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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 8, 3 p.m.

Program End Time: Sunday, March 10, 4 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 6

Place: Falls Branch Trail at Lake Catherine State Park

Price: FREE

Registration Deadline: Thursday, April 4, at midnight.

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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 20

Place: Caddo River near Glenwood, Ark.

Price: $5

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April 17, midnight.

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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.

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!

Date: April 22

Place: Lower DeGray Lake

Price: FREE

Registration Deadline: Sunday, April 21, midnight.

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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.

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 29

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.

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