Trips & Clinics

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 

Spring 2025 Trip Schedule

Urban Art Walk at Wyman Park and Baltimore Museum of Art:

• Date: Sunday, February 23
• Hours: 9am-2pm
• Fees:
  • Student: $5.00
  • Faculty/Staff: $6.00
  • Alumni: $8.00
• Registration: Jan 26- Feb 19
• Description:
  • Just down the road is a unique experience of art and nature in an urban park. The Baltimore Museum of Art Museum offers a unique opportunity for participants to engage with contemporary art in a setting that includes elements of the natural world.

Over-night Backpacking at Michaux State Forest:

• Date: Saturday, March 1-Sunday, March 2
• Hours: 9am on Saturday to 5pm on Sunday (overnight)
• Fees:
  • Student: $20.00
  • Faculty/Staff: $24.00
  • Alumni: $30.00
• Registration: Jan 26- Feb 26
• Description:
  • Join Outdoor Adventures as we head to the mountains of Pennsylvania. Enjoy the crisp mountain air 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.

Rock Climbing at Sugarloaf Mountain:

• Date: Sunday, March 30
• Hours: 9am-5pm
• Fees:
  • Student: $12.00
  • Faculty/Staff: $15.00
  • Alumni: $18.00
• Registration: Jan 26- March 26
• 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!

Hiking with a Naturalist at Gunpowder Falls State Park:

• Date: Saturday, April 12
• Hours: 9am-4pm
• Fees: 
  • Student: $5.00  
  • Faculty/Staff: $6.00
  • Alumni: $8.00
• Registration: Jan 26- April 9
• Description:
  • Join Outdoor Adventures on the first trip of its kind, hiking with Towson’s very own Geology professor Dr. Perkons to learn about the natural environment of Gunpowder Falls State Park.

Over-night Camping at Codorus State Park:

• Date: Saturday, April 26- Sunday, April 27
• Hours: 9am on Saturday to 5pm on Sunday (overnight)
• Fees:
  • Student: $20.00
  • Faculty/Staff: $24.00
  • Alumni: $30.00
• Registration: Jan 26- April 23
• Description:
  • If you’ve never camped before, this is the trip for you.  Enjoy delicious camp meals in the sights and sounds of nature surrounded by lake views. Finish your day around the fire with a s’more in hand!

Standup Paddleboarding at Dundee Creek:

• Date: Saturday, May 3
• Hours: 9am-4pm
• Fees: 
  • Student: $10.00   
  • Faculty/Staff: $12.00 
  • Alumni: $15.00
• Registration: Jan 26- April 30
• 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.

Whitewater Kayaking at Gunpowder Gorge:

• Date: Sunday, May 4
• Hours: 9am-5pm
• Fees: 
  • Student: $10.00   
  • Faculty/Staff: $12.00 
  • Alumni: $15.00
• Registration: Jan 26- April 29
• 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.

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 TU 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 Spring 2025 schedule and follow us on social media to stay up to date on everything we have planned for the semester.