Bike Ride and Ice Cream

Time: 3 hours

Participants: Minimum of 5, maximum of 12

 

Participants will meet at the Christy Mathewson Memorial Stadium to be outfitted with bikes and helmets before heading off for a leisurely bike ride on the rail trail. After a few miles, the group will stop for ice cream at the Purple Cow, a local favorite spot for a sweet treat. OEL will provide bikes, helmets, and bike locks, although folks can bring their own if they’d like. Participants are responsible for covering the cost of ice cream!

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Hiking in Bald Eagle State Forest 

Time: 4 hours

Participants: Minimum of 5, Maximum of 10

 

Participants will meet at the OEL Basecamp in Tustin before heading out to hike in Bald Eagle State Forest! The drive to the trailhead is 40 minutes; the hike is a 3 mile out-and-back trail with a gentle climb on the way out. There is a beautiful vista overlooking Penns Creek where the group can stop for a snack, or lunch. 

Daypacks, water bottles, trekking poles and some clothing (rain gear, warm jackets) are included. Snacks are included as well!

Your group may opt in to a sandwich lunch. 

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Hiking at Ricketts Glen State Park 

Time: 5 hours

Participants: Minimum of 5, maximum of 10

 

Participants will meet at the OEL Basecamp in Tustin before heading out to hike at Ricketts Glen State Park! The drive to the trailhead is 1 hour; the hike is a 4 mile loop that leads you by waterfall views! There is some elevation change. 

Daypacks, water bottles, trekking poles and some clothing (rain gear, warm jackets) are included. Snacks are included as well!

Your group may opt in to a sandwich lunch.

 

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Paddling on the Susquehanna 

Time: 3 hours

Participants: 8 minimum, 20 maximum 

 

Participants will meet at the OEL Basecamp in Tustin before driving to Milton State Park. The group will then paddle about 5 miles from Milton State Park back to Bucknell Landing. The boats are all tandem kayaks, with 1 single kayak available for an odd number of participants. All gear and snacks are included!

 

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Large Group Program 

Time: 3-5 hours

Participants: 20 - 60+

 

For large groups seeking an outdoor experience, we have created an outdoor adventure that can accommodate many people! 

Enjoy an afternoon at Montour Preserve, just 20 minutes from campus. Spend time hanging out under the pavilion, playing yard games, paddling on the lake, playing at the playground, and hiking around the preserve!

Snacks and cold drinks will be provided!

Certain aspects of this program, including transportation and food, are dependent on group size.

University policy is that meals over $300 must be catered by Dining Services. Meals under $300 can be provided by your group, or by OEL. We have grilling supplies, plates, cups, coolers, etc. 

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