SU Outdoor Adventure trips teach outdoor skills like setting up a tent, navigating with a compass, belaying your climbing partner up a rock wall, or knowing how to pack a backpack properly.
These important skills help develop confidence, decision-making, discipline, perseverance, and a healthy way to deal with stress benefiting you throughout your college experience and the rest of your life.
If you are wondering if you should join us on a trip….the answer is yes.
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Upcoming Events
September 6th, 2025

Alpine Coaster - New Braunfels
Join us for a fun and thrilling adventure as we traverse down the hillside on Texas’s first and only alpine coaster. The gravity propelled sled includes manual brakes so you can control your speed as you bob and weave for nearly one mile down the hill. We will finish up our day in the charming town of Wimberley for Texas Hill Country’s largest outdoor market.
Location
New Braunfels, TXDate & Time
September 6 - 9:00am - 3:00pmRegister
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR TRIPSeptember 13th, 2025

Crockett Garden Falls Paddle Board - Georgetown
Join us as we paddle board on Lake Georgetown to the beautiful Crockett Garden Falls. We will paddle along the beautiful cliffs of Lake Georgetown with plenty of time to explore, relax and swim.
Location
Georgetown, TXDate & Time
September 13 - 9:00am - 1:00pmRegister
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR TRIPSeptember 27th, 2025

McKinney Falls State Park Hike - Austin
Find some solitude and natural beauty in the heart of Austin. Explore the trails and waterfalls as a group and on your own in one of the best outdoor spots in Austin.
Location
Austin, TXDate & Time
September 27 - 9:00am - 2:00pmRegister
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR TRIPOctober 11th, 2025

Seminole Canyon State Park - Fall Break Hike
Embark on a four-day hiking and camping adventure with Outdoor Adventure at the stunning Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site. Over the course of three days, we’ll explore stunning ancient pictographs, trek along the majestic Pecos River, and experience the rugged beauty of the Lower Pecos Canyonlands.
Location
Comstock, TXDate & Time
October 11 - All DayRegister
Sign Up HereOctober 18th, 2025

Garey Park Fishing - Georgetown
If you are new to fishing or have been fishing for years, we invite you to join Outdoor Adventure for a fun and relaxing day at one of Georgetown’s best fishing spots. We will have plenty of time to hike, fish, and explore to your heart’s content.
Location
Garey Park - GeorgetownDate & Time
October 18 - 8:30am - 12:30pmOctober 25th, 2025

Reimers Ranch Park Rock Climbing - Dripping Springs
Whether you’re a new or experienced climber, join us at the crag for a fun and adventurous day at one of the best and most beautiful climbing spots in Texas. Our outdoor adventure staff will teach you the ins and outs of rock climbing and belaying techniques on the limestone cliffs of Reimers Ranch.
Location
Dripping Springs, TXDate & Time
October 25 - 8:00am - 4:00pmRegister
Sign Up HereNovember 1st, 2025

Garey Park Star Gazing - Georgetown
Join Outdoor Adventure and many of the areas most experienced astronomers as we learn and observe about the night sky! We will start out the night with hot chocolate and smores at the Howry Outdoor Adventure Center, then learn all about the constellations and planets using various telescopes.
Location
Garey Park - Georgetown, TXDate & Time
November 1 - 6:00pm - 8:00pmNovember 7th, 2025

Camping 101- SU 500 acres
Ever wanted to become an expert camper? Well now you can learn! Join Outdoor Adventure for a camping trip right behind our own SU Campus! You and your fellow students will get the chance to learn all you need to know about camping from our amazing OA Staff! We will have an optional night hike to explore the trails along Smith Creek and the San Gabriel river.
Location
Southwestern UniversityDate & Time
November 7 - 5:00pmRegister
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR TRIPMarch 14th, 2026

Spring Break Trip - Hawaii
Location
Hawaii - KonaDate & Time
March 14, 2026 - All DayRegister
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