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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.

Kayak the Huzzah River
Description: Paddle the crystal-clear Huzzah River with Bear Adventures! Join us for a 5–10 mile kayak or canoe trip through scenic bluffs, eagle nesting sites, and the beauty of Missouri's Meramec River. Perfect for all skill levels, with guides to keep you safe and share local insights. Cost: $30. Registration opens 2 weeks before the event, spots fill fast!
Date and Time: Saturday, Sept. 13th 8:30am-5:30pm
Registration Close Date: Wednesday, Sept. 10th

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

Sip & Cycle 
Description: Graduate and Professional students come ride the scenic 5.7-mile loop at Creve Coeur Lake, then cruise over to historic Main Street in St. Charles, home to 25+ restaurants, cobblestone streets, and riverfront charm. Effortless e-biking meets local dining and exploration in one unforgettable day. Cost $20. Registration opens 2 weeks before the event, spots fill fast!
Date and Time: Saturday, Oct. 12th 9:30am-4:30pm
Registration Close Date: Wednesday, Oct. 15th


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.