All programs are FREE for Pacific University Students and Faculty, and include all gear, equipment, clothing, certified guides, and transportation to/from campus in Forest Grove. Community trips are also open to members of the public. No experience required, programs are designed to be accessible and inclusive for all experience and ability levels!
Registration is required unless indicated otherwise, and closes 1 week prior to each trip date - sign up today!
Time for a midweek adventure! Head out to nearby Henry Hagg Lake after class for a sunset kayak tour.
FREE for Pacific University Students and Faculty.
Join local community members for a Fall Foliage Kayak Tour of Rock Islands on the Willamette River! This event is open to the public, inclusive, and accessible for people of all abilities.
FREE for Pacific University students and faculty.
Grab a friend and join us for a stroll through scenic Silver Falls State Park! This park has meandering paths through dense Douglas Fir forest and offers stunning waterfall views. The trip is open to the public, inclusive, and accessible to people of all abilities.
FREE for Pacific University Students and Faculty.
Spend a night under the stars at the Oregon Coast, from the warmth and comfort of a yurt! Build community and share meals around the campfire, take a walk on the beach, and soak up the ocean air.
FREE for Pacific University Students and Faculty.
Join community members and expert birders for a birding hike at Tualatin River Wildlife Refuge.
FREE for Pacific University Students and Faculty.
Visit Henry Hagg Lake for a day of kayaking, paddleboarding, and outdoor games with new Pacific University students. No experience necessary, all gear, equipment, and transportation to/from campus provided.
This beginner-friendly, accessible program offers something for everyone! Try kayaking or paddleboarding, swimming (no lifeguard on duty), playing yard games, or simply taking in the beautiful lakeside views while connecting with fellow Boxers.
Transportation, equipment, and instruction are provided. Shuttles depart Walter/Mac Parking Lot G at 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., with groups returning to campus at 3:30 p.m. Please note that the 12-passenger vans are not equipped with wheelchair lifts/ramps.
This trip is hosted in partnership with Adventures Without Limits (AWL), a Forest Grove nonprofit dedicated to making outdoor recreation accessible for people of all abilities through adaptive equipment, expert guides, and inclusive programming. Registration is required, scan the QR code to sign up! Wear comfortable clothing, secure footwear, and be prepared to get a little wet. Restrooms are available on-site.
FREE for Pacific University students!
