Join the Outdoor Resource Center as we explore Kentucky’s Red River Gorge by foot and by kayak.  Saturday will be spent roaming the magnificent Auxier, Double Arch, and Star Gap Ridges with spectacular views of arches and cliffs, followed by a relaxing evening around the fire at Koomer Ridge Campground.  Sunday we trade in our hiking boots for water shoes as we paddle our kayaks through the heart of the gorge, surrounded by sandstone cliffs and giant boulders.

Cost: $75.00

Come enjoy a day of rock climbing at the Red River Gorge.  This area of Kentucky is one of the most popular rock climbing destinations in the United States.  In a day we will hike down to our destination enjoy some great climbing and hike back out.  We will explore the beautiful Muir
Valley along the way.  Afterwards we will stop by Miguel’s for a chance to purchase any needed gear you have on your shopping list.  This trip will be ideal for new climbers as well as some intermediate climbers looking to explore the climbing world.

This is an opportunity for individuals who have significant mobility impairments to receive instruction in kayaking from expert instructors.  You will learn how to compensate for function lost due to your disability, how to adapt the boat and paddle to best suit your needs as you complete the ACA Introduction to Paddling course.

Would you like to test your Stand-up Paddle Boarding abilities? Stand-up Paddle Board races will be held after the SUP and yoga sessions on Tuesdays! Come and test your paddle boarding skills as you race across the lake with the grace of a ninja, the speed of a thousand leopards, and the strength of Thor’s Hammer. A variety of fun SUP Racing options will be offered so that any skill level can participate !

Join us for some fun on the Little Miami River.  We will provide you with some basic instruction on land before guiding you down the river for a relaxing day in kayaks. This is a great way to unwind and cool off on a hot July Saturday.

Cost: $20  Cost Includes: Transportation, equipment, and ACA certified instructors

Activity Level: Beginner-Intermediate

To register, visit the Outdoor Resource Center at 037 Student Union (937) 775-5019.

  Join us for some fun on the Twin Creek.  We will provide you with some basic instruction on land before guiding you down the river for a relaxing evening in kayaks. This is a great way to unwind and cool off after a long day .

Join us for some fun on the Mad River.  We will provide you with some basic instruction on land before guiding you down the river for a relaxing evening in kayaks. This is a great way to unwind and cool off after a long day .

Cost: $10  Cost Includes: Transportation, equipment, and ACA certified instructors
Activity Level: Beginner-Intermediate

To register, visit the Outdoor Resource Center at 037 Student Union (937) 775-5019.

***This is a TWO-PART SERIES, you must attend both days!***

This course will introduce kayaking equipment and techniques. We will start in river kayaks at Eastwood Lake and focus on strokes, maneuvers and rescues. The second class will take place on the mad river where the class will practice eddy turns, ferries and learn to read the river as we work our way down to Riverscape MetroPark.

Cost:  $20  Cost Includes: Transportation, equipment, and ACA certified instructors
Activity Level: Beginner

This course will introduce sea kayaking equipment and techniques to beginner kayakers.  Skills will focus on strokes, maneuvers and rescues.  This class will take place on Eastwood Lake and participants should come prepared to get wet and have fun.

Cost: $12 

Cost Includes: Transportation, equipment, and ACA certified instructors

Activity Level: Beginner

To register, visit the Outdoor Resource Center at 037 Student Union (937) 775-5019.