Events

Bell Smith Springs

SAT, OCT 17 · 8 AM – 5 PM CDT

Bell Smith Springs Scenic Area

Ozark, Illinois

Join the Co-op for a day hike at Bell Smith Springs Recreation Area in the Shawnee National Forest. Bell Smith Springs offers a scenic hike around and within a small sandstone canyon and stream.

OCT

Panther Den Wilderness (Backpacking, 1 night)

SAT, OCT 17 · 3:30 PM → SUN, OCT 18 · 2 PM CDT

Panther Den Wilderness

Makanda, Illinois

After hiking Saturday at Bell Smith Springs, join us at Panther Den Wilderness for a low-mileage, high-reward night in Shawnee National Forest.

OCT

Into the Field: A Wilderness First Aid Scenarios Hike [Cross-Posted from IKC]

SAT, OCT 24 · 10 AM – 1 PM EDT

Wayne Cave Preserve

Bloomington, Indiana

Join us at Wayne Cave Preserve for an interactive loop hike full of simulated wilderness medical situations!

OCT

Game Night (🎃 Halloween Edition 👻)

SAT, OCT 31 · 5 PM – 10 PM CDT

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Newburgh, Indiana

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NOV

#OptOutside Overnight at Lake Celina

FRI, NOV 27 · 12 PM → SAT, NOV 28 · 4 PM CST

Lake Celina

St. Croix, Indiana

Join us for a peaceful overnight on Lake Celina. We'll camp overnight Friday and depart again Saturday morning. How you get to the campsite is up to you:

SEP

North Country Trail (Backpacking)

SAT, SEP 4 · 8 AM → SAT, SEP 11 · 8 PM CDT

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Munising, Michigan

It’s road trip time! Let’s take an epic road trip to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Enjoy captivating views of Lake Superior from the North Country Trail. This is a 8-day, 7-night trip.