Harrington Beach Overnight Bike Trip

Trip Dates: May 3, 8 a.m. departure — May 4, 1 p.m. return to campus There’s something adventurous about biking to a state park! Join Outdoor Pursuits as we bike from campus, along the Oak Leaf trail system, all the …

Horicon Marsh Frogging & Birding

Join Outdoor Pursuits for an immersive exploration of Horicon Marsh, one of the largest freshwater marshes in the United States and a haven for wildlife enthusiasts. This trip will focus on the sights and sounds of the marsh as we …

Kayaking Milwaukee River Rapids

Join us as we embark on the flowing Milwaukee River (high from snowmelt) from Lincoln Park south toward North Avenue. We’ll be using sit-on-top kayaks and wetsuits for the paddle. Previous paddling experience is required. Registration closes two days before …

Backpacking Devil’s Lake

Have you always wanted to learn how to backpack? Outdoor Pursuits is backpacking through Devil’s Lake, Wisconsin’s most popular state park. No previous backpacking experience is required. All transportation, equipment, tent lodging, meals and instruction are provided. Friday: Drive to …

Learn to Longboard

Explore the surrounding neighborhoods near UWM in this introduction to longboarding course! We will teach you everything you need to know to be safer and have fun with this new sport. All experience levels are welcome. All equipment is provided …

Kayaking Lake Michigan

Outdoor Pursuits has brand-new sea kayaks equipped to manage paddling on Lake Michigan! Join us as we launch from UWM’s School of Freshwater Sciences’ public boat landing on the Kinnickinnic River and paddle out onto Lake Michigan. We’ll have epic …

Whitewater Rafting & Camping

Trip Dates: April 18, 3 p.m. departure — April 19, 7 p.m. return to campus Looking for something out of your comfort zone? An adventure for the ages? Join Outdoor Pursuits as we team up with Wildman Resort, one of …

Disc Golf

Join Outdoor Pursuits on a local 9- to 18-hole disc golf course at Estabrook Park! Compete against one another or leisurely learn this popular and growing sport. No equipment necessary and transportation is provided. Want to learn more about disc …

Rock Climbing Nights (Bouldering)

Join Outdoor Pursuits for a night of rock climbing at Adventure Rock, Walker’s Point! We will provide transportation to the gym and climbing shoes. You are also welcome to wear any closed-toe shoes. Adventure Rock Walker’s Point offers bouldering only. …

Bike & Coffee Tour

Join us on a bike ride to the Stone Creek Coffee Factory downtown, a 5-mile (8 km) bike ride from campus. See where the magic happens! On the one hour tour you’ll be able to taste what they’re all about …