Bear Adventures

Washington University in St. Louis

BEAR ADVENTURES

Bear Adventures are organized group outings to outdoor recreation activities and attractions around the St. Louis region. Trips typically span 3-6 hours and require a modest registration fee. Transportation is provided. Registration opens two weeks before each offering.

Yoga & Apple Picking
Description: Start with a refreshing yoga session in scenic farmland, then enjoy prime-season apple picking at the historic Eckert's Belleville Farm. Cost $20. Connect with nature, move mindfully, and take home fresh-picked apples! Registration opens 2 weeks before the event, spots fill fast!
Date and Time: Saturday, Sept. 27th 9:30am-2pm
Registration Close Date: Thursday, Sept 25th

Whispering Pine North Loop Hike
Description: Explore Hawn State Park's most stunning trail on a 6.3-mile journey through hardwood and pine forests, scenic streams, and ridge-top vistas of the Ozarks' breathtaking landscape. Cost $20. Registration opens 2 weeks before the event, spots fill fast!
Date and Time: Tuesday, Oct. 7th 9am-5pm
Registration Close Date: Saturday, Oct. 4th

Paintball at Adventure Valley
Description: Get ready for 3 hours of adrenaline-fueled fun at one of St. Louis's top paintball spots. Adventure Valley in House Springs features six fields, from wooded scenarios to a turf speedball arena and a "king of the hill" challenge. Team up, strategize, and compete with fellow Bears in an unforgettable paintball showdown. Cost $30. Registration opens 2 weeks before the event, spots fill fast!
Date and Time: Saturday, Oct. 18th 8:45am-2pm
Registration Close Date: Thursday, Oct. 16th

Bear Adventures are open to all students. Select Bear Adventures are only open to graduate and professional students and will be noted in the description. Online Rec Store.

*When the cost of WashU Rec programs or activities prevent an individual from participating, we offer financial assistance. Requests for assistance should be submitted to rec@wustl.edu.