UNL Outdoor Adventures

Welcome back Huskers!

Outdoor Adventures is so excited to get you outside and making unforgettable memories with our trips, events, and programming. 🍃 Whether you're looking to attend a New Climber Night or go on a Fall Break Trip with us, OA is the place to go.

Swipe through these slides to check out what we've got going on as a program, and keep an eye out for more specific details on our events!

FALL 2026 TRIP REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN ‼️

Want to go on an unforgettable adventure this semester? Registration for all of OA’s trips this semester is now open! We’ve got options from ice cream bike rides to extended overnight backpacking trips over Fall Break. Swipe to see some highlights from past semesters 🏕️

Check out our website for more information and drop any questions below ⬇️

Backpacking in Utah, Spring 2025🎒

Ice Cream Bike Ride, Spring 2025 🍦

Hiking near the Current River in Missouri, Fall 2025 🥾

Mid-hike during a trip to the Niobrara River, Fall 2025 🦦

Backpacking in Hitchcock Nature Center, Iowa, Fall 2025 🛘

Climbing near the North Shore in Minnesota, Fall 2025 🧗‍♂️

Harvest Moon Paddle, Fall 2025 🌙

We are hiring Outdoor Adventures Program Staff!!! 🏕

Join Outdoor Adventures and help create experiences that inspire people to explore, connect, and grow through adventure. We're seeking enthusiastic, dependable students who enjoy working with people, learning new skills, and helping others step outside their comfort zones!

Outdoor Adventures offers an opportunity to build leadership, customer service, risk management, and teamwork skills while becoming part of an inclusive and supportive community.

Go to Handshake for more information and to apply today! Applications close on 8/27 at 12pm.

🌀 Big Blue River Paddle and Cleanup! 🌀

🗓️ Sunday, 8/2/2026 - 9am to 1pm 🗓️

This is a free event where you will:

- Paddle on a canoe down the Big Blue River 🛶
- Make a positive impact on our ecosystems by picking up trash along the river and in surrounding areas 🍃
- Connect with new people from all around Nebraska 👥

UNL Outdoor Adventures will provide all your gear and instruction for the first 20 participants - just register at the link below and show up!

Register here! https://unl.dserec.com/online/eventsr/events/list/4fa3aa7f

Ask any questions in the comments below ⬇️

OA Alumni Highlight! 📸🌻☀️🚲

Micheal Forsberg, nature photographer and former OA student, has been pedaling across the Great Plains from Texas to Canada with Andy Caven, the director of central flyway programs at the International Crane Foundation, to observe and photograph the whooping crane migration.

They’ve covered over 2000 miles so far, all with the goal of highlighting these beautiful and rare birds, as well as the habitat loss the Great Plains migration path is experiencing.

Follow this link to the Nebraska Today article to learn more about this duo! Outdoor Adventures is proud to highlight the passion and accomplishments of its former students!

https://news.unl.edu/article/husker-duo-bikes-whooper-highway-to-spotlight-endangered-cranes

Intro to Whitewater Kayak and River Surfing 🌊🛶

Come learn and practice your whitewater kayaking and “surfing” skills at Norfolk’s new whitewater park! Participants will learn how to navigate rapids by boat and surfboard during the day, and enjoy meals and camping at a nearby state park in the evening.

Saturday, May 2 – Sunday, May 3
Student/Member: $95
Non-Member: $145
Register by Monday, April 27

The cost of this trip includes transportation, activity-related gear and camping equipment, meals while at the activity site, camping fees, permits, leadership, and instruction for the program.

🧗‍♀️🧗 VERTICAL ASCENT CHALLENGE 🧗🧗‍♂️‼️

How many feet can you climb from April 27th to May 3rd?

All climbers are invited to participate in this FREE event! Compete with fellow climbers and see who can reach the highest total vertical feet. Top rope, bouldering, and auto-belays are all included. Stop by the front desk to pick up your tracking sheet and get started!

Good luck, climbers 🤞

Stop by the OAC on April 30th from 6pm-8pm to destress and unplug from a busy semester at our Fresh Air Fix Event!

You can spend some time doing yoga classes (registration will open soon!), unwinding with a certified therapy dog, eating s'mores and churros (yum!), climbing at our gym, and more.

Take a break from papers, projects, and exam prep to slow down and care for your mind and body. Hope to see you there!

Join us for the Elkhorn River Paddle and Cleanup in partnership with American Rivers! 🌊 After learning the basics of kayaking and cleanup safety, we’ll spend the day paddling and picking up trash to give back to Nebraska waterways. Transportation, boats, cleanup gear, lunch, and instruction are all provided for a reduced cost to volunteers.

🗓 Program Date: 9:00am–4:00pm Saturday, April 25, 2026
⏰ Sign-Up Deadline: 12:00pm Tuesday, April 21, 2026 — don’t miss it!

We’re hiring!🏞️🚣

Outdoor Adventures is seeking qualified applicants for River Intern and Marketing Intern positions. These roles provide valuable hands-on experience in outdoor programming, leadership, and marketing.

Apply on Handshake!