Explore Milwaukee Bike Ride
We’ll kick off this trip by learning the rules of the road and how to bike safely on Milwaukee city streets. Then, put your skills to the test with a ride around the city using bike lanes and local trail …
Wellness
Exploring & Camping Maquoketa Caves
Maquoketa Caves State Park in Iowa is a caving gem! About 13 caves can be found in the park, some of which can be explored by walking, while others are better suited for serious spelunkers who enjoy crawling in tight …
Ice Skating the Pettit Center
Are you looking to get involved with Outdoor Pursuits? Well, lace up your skates, grab your mittens and get ready for an ice skating experience! Join Outdoor Pursuits as we carve up a night of fun at the Pettit Center. …
Kayaking Lake Michigan
Outdoor Pursuits has brand new sea kayaks equipped to paddle on Lake Michigan! Join us as we launch from UWM’s School of Freshwater Science public boat landing on the Kinnickinnic River and paddle out on to Lake Michigan. We’ll have …
Lake Geneva Fall Colors Hike
A full day of Fall weather hiking, you can’t beat it! We’ll be hiking the Lake Geneva Shore Path, a public path that follows the lake through the front yards and backyards of beautiful lake homes. Consider it a house …
Learn to Surf Lake Michigan
Did you know that the Milwaukee area is one of the surfing capitals of the Midwest? Lake Michigan is great to learn how to surf and provides a practice ground for bigger water. This surfing class is geared toward first …
Pudgie Pie Cooking
What are pudgie pies?! To make a pudgie pie, you use a cast iron pie press with two pieces of bread and any filling you’d like and cook it over an open fire! Savory – make a pepperoni pizza pudgie …
Rock Climbing Night
Join Outdoor Pursuits for a night of climbing at Adventure Rock Milwaukee! We will provide the harnesses, climbing shoes, chalk, and other equipment that you will need to have a fun night of climbing! Never rock climbed before? No problem! …
Sustainability Week Hike
Outdoor Pursuits and the Office of Sustainability are teaming up to show off UWM’s nearby hike-able spots! Join us as we explore and learn more about Downer Woods and the Shorewood Nature Preserve. Expect to hike/ walk about 2.5miles total …
Women’s Backpacking: Porcupine Mountain Wilderness
Outdoor Pursuits is offering a women’s backpacking trip led by women trip leaders in an effort to grow the backpacking community. The Porcupine Mountain Wilderness is a Midwest gem featuring Lake Superior’s shoreline, inland lakes, waterfalls, and remote campsites. PHYSICAL …