- DAY HIKE & SWIM | Saturday, September 28Lake Mineral Wells State Park, TX | $25
Spend the morning hiking through the Cross Timbers Forest and explore its beautiful wildlife. Finish the afternoon with a swim by “taking a cure” in the lake’s historic healing waters once home to a world-renowned health resort.
Register at the Outdoor Pursuits Center: September 9-23 - DAY HIKE | Saturday, October 5Dinosaur Valley State Park, TX | $25
Dinosaur Valley State Park contains some of the best-preserved dinosaur tracks in the world! Come explore the Paluxy River and view the tracks of an ancient hunt while hiking the hillside surrounding this National Natural Landmark.
Register at the Outdoor Pursuits Center: September 16-30 - DAY CANOE | Saturday, October 19Chupacabra Point, Runaway Bay, TX | $10
Paddle with us through the southern end of Lake Bridgeport as we explore the nearby distributaries for three uniquely different ecological experiences!
Register at the Outdoor Pursuits Center: September 30-October 14 - DAY CLIMB | Sunday, October 27Lake Mineral Wells State Park, TX | $35
Learn the basics of outdoor climbing at the park’s famous “Penitentiary Hollow” climbing area. The area features top rope climbing opportunities on conglomerate rock for all skill levels!
Register at the Outdoor Pursuits Center: October 7-21 - DAY HIKE | Saturday, November 2Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge, TX | $15
Comprised of forests, prairies, and wetlands, the Fort Worth Nature Center is dedicated to replicating what DFW looked like in the early 1900’s and preserving the wildlife that resides there. Spend the day hiking with us as we explore this ecological island in the city and experience its natural wonders!
Register at the Outdoor Pursuits Center: October 14-28 - WEEKEND PADDLE | Saturday-Sunday, November 9-10Brazos River, TX | $60
Float along the same historic river the conquistadors explored and the Comanche Native Americans used to hide from US Cavalry. This two day trip will show you 20 miles of the "Mississippi of Texas."
Register at the Outdoor Pursuits Center: October 21-November 4 - BACKPACKING ADVENTURE | Friday-Sunday, November 22-24Ouachita National Forest, AR | $115
Learn the basics of wilderness backpacking on our most popular trip! This weekend get-away to the Ouachita National Forest in Western Arkansas offers some amazing views and great river crossings.
Register at the Outdoor Pursuits Center: November 4-18 - WINTER BREAK CAMPING & CAVING | Monday-Friday, January 6-10Carlsbad Caverns National Park, NM and Guadalupe Mountains National Park, TX | $260
Join us during winter break as we visit two national parks! First we’ll stop at Carlsbad Caverns for a night of camping and a self-guided cave tour in the morning, and then we’ll make our way over to the Guadalupe Mountains National Park as we summit the tallest point in Texas!
Register at the Outdoor Pursuits Center: December 2-16
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