Take an Adventure

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The Lower Canyons of the Rio Grande, along the border between Texas and Mexico, is one of the last truly wilderness river trips to be found in the United States. As we canoe over 70 river miles, you will paddle beneath 1,500- to 2,000-foot-tall canyon walls, and have the chance to see wildlife rarely seen elsewhere!

Optional: Eligible for academic credit (REC 1330 - Outdoor Recreation Programming)

• This trip fulfills REC 1330’s trip assignment when paired with a reflection paper. Please note that the trip is not mandatory for students enrolled in REC 1330, other options are available throughout the semester.
• Registering for REC 1330 is NOT a requirement to participate on this trip!

Dates: Saturday, March 9th - Saturday, March 16th, 2024 (Spring Break) 

• Departure Time: 5:00AM on Saturday, March 9th
• Return Time: 8:00PM on Sunday, March 20th

Location: Big Bend National Park, Rio Grande

Cost: $XXX.XX (Student Price)

What's Included

• All transportation to and from the activity location
• All activity-specific equipment
• Most meals
• All permits, access fees, and reservations
• Trip leader staff to guide your experience

What's Not Included

• Meals during vehicle travel
• Personal clothing and equipment needs (will be discussed at pre-trip meeting)

Required Skills prior to registering: 

• Confident and able swimmer
• Some paddling experience, in either canoe or kayak

Pre-Trip Meetings: Both mandatory to attend

• Pre-Trip Meeting #1: 6:00PM on Wednesday, February 28th
• Pre-Trip Meeting #2: 6:00PM on Wednesday, March 6th

Program Applications Now Open: 

• REC 1330 students will receive priority registration until January 21st.
• Open enrollment will begin January 22nd.
• Applications will be considered in the order they were received

Registration Payment Due: No later than 02/28/2024

Difficulty Level: Intermediate