Outdoor Rec Events
Fall 2025 Outdoor Rec Events
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Come out to the Eubanks’ Lake in Caddo Valley for some water fun. We will spend the afternoon swimming, floating, hammocking, and try out some canoes, kayaks, and stand up paddleboards. This event is FREE. No registration required. We will meet at the lake, 181 Lower Dam Pike. Feel free to join us for all or just part of the afternoon (2-5 p.m.).
Date: Aug. 30, 2025
Place: The Eubanks' Lake
Price: FREE
Registration Deadline: No registration required
What to Bring: Water bottle, swimsuit, sunscreen, sunglasses, towel, hammock
Meeting Place/Time: 181 Lower Dam Pike, 2-5 p.m. Drive North on 10th St. towards Caddo Valley. When you go under the I-30 Bridge turn left onto Lower
Dam Pike (NOT THE ON-RAMP). Drive for 1 mile and take your first left turn onto a
gravel road that says “Private Drive”. Follow that gravel road to the swim area.
Spend the night on an island in beautiful Lake Ouachita. We will paddle canoes to the island where we can play in the water and enjoy a beautiful lakeside campsite. All food, transportation and gear is provided.
Date: Sept. 19-20
Place: Lake Ouachita, Buckville Recreation Area
Price: FREE
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, Sept. 17 at midnight.
What to Bring: Water bottle, swimsuit, sunscreen, etc. A more extensive packing list will be sent
to participants.
Meeting Place/Time: Lower SPEC Parking Lot / Sept. 19 at 3:30 p.m.
Program End Time: Sept. 20 at 4 p.m.
Travel to the Ozark Mountains for some fun in creation. We will go to Horseshoe Canyon Ranch for camping Thursday and Friday night. We will hike on Thursday and spend Friday rock climbing and relaxing in hammocks. This location has climbs of all difficulties, so beginners and seasoned pros are welcome. On Saturday we will hike the Lost Valley Trail and see some beautiful waterfalls and a cool cave with a waterfall in it. Join us for a time of camping, climbing, relaxing, exploring, hiking, hammocking and more. All travel, camping gear, climbing gear and camping meals are provided.
Date: Oct. 9-11, 2025
Place: Ozark Mountains – Horseshoe Canyon Ranch
Price: $25 (plus one travel meal)
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, Oct. 7, at midnight.
What to Bring: Personal clothing and toiletries, water bottle, sleeping bag, PBJ (Pen, Bible, Journal),
etc. A more extensive list will be given to those who register.
Meeting Place/Time: SPEC parking lot by the CRAG / Thursday, Oct. 9 at 9 a.m.
Program End Time: Saturday, Oct. 11 at approximately 5 p.m.
Wear your bright clothes and get ready to shine. Join us for this climbing party like no other with blacklights and bright décor. Gear and instruction provided. Drop-in whenever.
Date: Oct. 17, 2025
Place: The CRAG
Price: FREE
Registration Deadline: No registration required
What to Bring: Water bottle, clothes that shine in blacklight
Meeting Place/Time: The CRAG, 8 p.m.-midnight
Program End Time: 12 a.m.
There’s no better way to celebrate fall than camping out at the Eubank’s Lake with all your friends!!! We’ll bring the food and the treats. Come out at 4 p.m. to spend some time paddling and hiking. We will do dinner around 6 p.m. with pumpkins and s’mores to follow. After the festivities we will campout and wake up for a yummy breakfast and then head back to campus when you need to. Pumpkins, camping gear and food will be provided.
Date: Oct. 24-25, 2025
Place: Eubanks’ Lake
Price: FREE
Registration Deadline: Thursday, Oct. 23 at midnight.
What to Bring: Water bottle, personal clothes and toiletries, sleeping bag (can be rented from RecLife)
Meeting Place/Time: Eubanks’ Lake, 181 Lower Dam Pike / Friday, Oct. 24 at 4-6 p.m.
Program End Time: Saturday, Oct. 25 at approximately 10 a.m.
Paddle Lower DeGray Lake by the light of the moon. Due to the nature of this event space is limited so sign up today! When you register choose one of the time slots that works for you.
Date: Nov. 2, 2025
Place: Lower DeGray Lake
Price: FREE
Registration Deadline: Friday, Oct. 31, midnight.
What to Bring: Footwear can either be sandals if you don’t mind wet feet or rain boot type footwear.
Bring a flashlight, headlamps work best. Do not take anything in the canoe with you
that you don’t want to get wet.
Meeting Place/Time: Lower DeGray Lake, 6 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. Head to Caddo Valley on Highway 7. Once you
go under the interstate take a left onto Lower Dam Pike. Follow this for 2 miles until
it dead ends at a gravel road. Instead of turning left into the park, travel straight
100 yards on the gravel to the parking lot.
Program End Time: 7:30 p.m. or 9 p.m.
This is a great trip for beginners to backpacking or seasoned woodsman looking to hone their skills. We will hike 10 miles carrying our gear on our backs. We will camp in several beautiful locations and experience the Winding Stairs on the Little Missouri River. All gear, instruction, and transportation is provided.
Date: Nov. 7-9, 2025
Place: Winding Stairs in Albert Pike Recreation Area
Price: FREE
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, Nov. 5 at midnight.
What to Bring: Personal clothing and toiletries, water bottle, PBJ (Pen, Bible, Journal), etc. A
more extensive list will be given to those who register.
Meeting Place/Time: SPEC parking lot outside The CRAG / Friday, Nov. 7 at 3 p.m.
Program End Time: Sunday, Nov. 9 at 4 p.m.
The CRAG will be open for a night of Christmas Cheer. Wear your favorite Christmas sweater, listen to some carols, eat some snacks, and climb like you're at the North Pole.
Date: Friday, Dec. 12, 2025
Place: The CRAG
Price: FREE
Registration Deadline: No registration required.
What to Bring: Water bottle, Christmas sweater
Meeting Place/Time: The CRAG | 7 p.m.
Program End Time: 10 p.m.
