Wilderness First Aid
by Alissa Pywell How do you define wilderness? I don’t know about you, but I think about a mountaintop in a national park somewhere, surrounded by high peaks, snow, and billy goats. I try to get to a...
View ArticleCanoeing and Kayaking
By Alissa Pywell Tori Murden McLure rowed solo across the Atlantic Ocean in 1999. It took her 81 days to cover the 3,000 miles of open water. She is truly an amazing woman, but this is not my idea of...
View ArticleTop 10 Summer Outdoor Adventures
by Alissa Pywell Looking for some good places for outdoor adventure this summer? Check out my top 10 list, then check out the gear you need from the Outdoor Adventure Center: 10. Camp out at Starved...
View ArticleWhat Did You Do Today?
By Valerie Curtis As fall approaches, now is a great time to plan your outside adventures. The weather will slowly begin to cool. The leaves will begin to change. The outdoors will beckon you to...
View ArticleClimbing Wall Basics
By Bryan Julian The climbing wall can be intimidating. If you’ve never attempted to climb, the thought of hanging 47 feet in the air can be overwhelming. But fear not, we here at Campus Recreation will...
View ArticleWhat To Do, Spring ’13
By Jena Sprau Students, welcome back to campus! We here at Campus Recreation truly hope you had an enjoyable break. Now that you’re into full swing once again, we wanted to share with you some of the...
View ArticleMile High Climb
By Jena Sprau Are you ready to take your workout to new heights? Then we dare you to take on the Mile High Climb. Complete 112 climbs at the Student Fitness Center Climbing Wall, the equivalent of one...
View ArticleOutdoor Rock Climbing Workshop
By Jena Sprau Looking for an opportunity to get outside and enjoy the spring weather? Campus Recreation is offering you the chance to usher in spring with some outdoor rock climbing in Southern...
View ArticleSpring Cookout, Play & Paddle
By Jena Sprau Spring is upon us. Fresh air, the smell of the grill, and time on the water. Really, is there a better way to welcome the season? Campus Recreation is hosting the Spring Cookout, Play,...
View ArticleFinals Rectacular
By Andy Read Looking for a great way to let go of some end of the semester stress? Plan your study breaks with Campus Recreation at the Student Fitness Center during finals week. Join us on May 6 and...
View ArticleLocal Parks Have it All
By Bryan Julian Summer has always been my favorite season. When it comes to being active, the possibilities are endless. With the cold left behind, going outside no longer has to be a chore. Getting...
View ArticleLearn Alternative Workouts During the Summer
By Bryan Julian Summers in central Illinois present some of the best memories while in school. Classes are fewer, days are longer, and the weather is more inviting. Many of us finally have the time to...
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