Spring Break 2008
MARCH 1 - 9, 2008 (Sat.-Sun.)
CANOE-CAMPING and more!
Gulf Coast (FL, AL, MS)
$355
Sign-up by: Friday, Jan. 18
Pre-Trip Meeting: Wednesday, Jan. 30 at 5:30 PM
We are taking a break from the Grand Canyon trip this year. Instead, we will be driving down to the Gulf Coast for some canoeing adventures! First, we'll check out the wildlife in Big Lagoon State Park, FL. The lagoon is located just inland from the gulf. Next we'll travel to Mississippi for a choice of activities: canoeing on the Pascagoula River or a local bayou, and / or paddling out in the Gulf of Mexico to and around the nearby Deer Island. We will bring mostly canoes, but also 2-3 touring kayaks that we can take turns paddling. Finally, we will head back to Florida to the Blackwater River State Forest. Here we will go on a 3 day, 2 night canoe-camping trip down the incredible Blackwater River. (The water is a dark, tannin-stained color, but it contrasts vividly with the snow-white sand bars at each bend). This is definitely an area that you have to just be there to experience all of its beauty. No experience is necessary for this week of camping and paddling. In order to properly prepare for this fun adventure, plan on attending 2-3 Pre-Trip Meetings. For more info, click here.
Cost includes all transportation, in-camp food, group equipment (including the canoes and kayaks), permits, camping and entrance fees. Space is limited, so don't delay.
MARCH 1 - 8, 2008 (Sat.-Sat.)
CLIMBING & CAMPING
Red River Gorge, KY
Cost = $230
Sign-up by: Friday, Feb. 15
Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 6:30 PM
Whether you are an avid climber or just getting started, this week of climbing will take your skills to the next level. A 4 hour drive will land us in Slade, Kentucky, home to some of the best sandstone climbing in the U.S. Don’t be surprised if you find license plates from 20 different states, the Red River Gorge is the Real Deal! With dozens of different crags to choose from in the Gorge, we will have little difficulty finding hundreds of beautiful faces, cracks, overhangs and slabs to satisfy our climbing desires. Once we’ve tired from the hiking and climbing, we will retire to the World Famous Miguel’s Pizza for fine camping, dining and hanging out with other climbers. Recently, Miguel added a shower house out back to wash up after a long day at the cliffs. You can even get wireless internet there!
Note: If the weather looks bad in Kentucky, we are planning to travel either to the Horseshoe Canyon Ranch in Arkansas (for $120 more) or Table Rock/Linville Gorge, North Carolina. Shoe rental = $11 extra.
Estimated trip duration: 8 AM Sat. to 8 PM Sat.
Cost includes all transportation, food while camping, group equipment, climbing gear (except shoes), camping and entrance fees. Space is limited, so don't delay.
For More Info Contact:
Linda Rosenkranz at 343-7898
Outdoor Recreation Center at 343-8182
Monday & Friday: 12pm - 6pm
Tuesday - Wednesday: 3pm - 6pm
Outdoor Recreation Program | Vanderbilt University
Box 6033, Station B | 2600 Children's Way | Nashville, TN 37235
615-343-8182 | outdoorrec@vanderbilt.edu
