We believe outdoor experiences are a powerful tool for personal growth and community building. Through a variety of adventure trip options our goal is to support your group in creating connections, challenging themselves to try something new, and having fun!
Contact Audrey Krimm with questions and more information or request a Custom Trip for your group below.
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Scheduling & Pricing Half-Day Trips Full-Day Trips Overnight+ Trips Trip Information
Scheduling & Pricing
Prices: The price of each trip varies based on the group size, activity, and length. We offer tiered pricing for UNL student groups and departments and will work with your budget and goals to figure out the best option for your group!
Group Size: Based on the activity and location, group sizes can range from 6 to 80 participants. Each trip option outlines the minimum and maximum group sizes we can accommodate.
Age: Programming is designed for 12 years of age or older. If you have a younger group, please call to discuss further options.
Scheduling Timeline: The more advance notice the better! For Half-Day Trips we ask that you please schedule your program at least two weeks in advance. For Full-Day and longer trips, 4-6 weeks is necessary.
Scheduling Process: After completing the Group Request form, you will be contacted to start the trip creation process. Once trip dates, details, and prices are agreed upon, you will be sent a Program Agreement confirmation. Non-UNL affiliated organizations are required to provide a Certificate of Insurance.
Trip Options
We believe there is a trip out there for everyone! Based on the amount of time you have and your group goals, you can consider a Half-Day, Full-Day, or Overnight Trip.
Half-Day Trips
Want a short escape into nature? Half-Day trips are a perfect, low-commitment way for a group to bond and relax together. Some suggested trips include:
- S’mores Social Events (2 hours)
- Spend a relaxing evening making s’mores, playing games, and building community. This event can happen on UNL’s campus for easy access or off campus for an escape into nature.
- Optional: Want more fun? S’mores can be added to your Lake Paddle or Climbing Event!
- Group size: 10-50 people.
- Transportation to off-campus events: Provided at an additional cost.
- Local Nature Walks (2 hours)
- Experience the subtle beauty of Lincoln’s greenspaces on a guided nature walk. We will tailor the route based on your group’s goals, typically exploring Wilderness Park, Pioneers Park, or Holmes Lake.
- Group size: 6-30 people.
- Transportation: Provided at an additional cost.
- Lake Paddle Trips (3 hours)
- Relax on the water at one of the local lakes around Lincoln. We will provide guided instruction, and based on your group’s goals, will lead games, lake-tours, and/or supervised fun. Your choice of paddle craft (kayaks, canoes, and/or stand-up paddle boards), paddles, and lifejackets are provided. We will tailor the lake selection to your group’s goals, typically exploring Pawnee Lake, Branched Oak Lake, or Holmes Lake.
- Group size: 6-80 people.
- Transportation: Provided at an additional cost.
- S’mores can be added for $3 per person
- Local Biking Trips (2-3 hours)
- All trips include bike and helmet rentals and start with a safety briefing.
- Local Bike Ride (2-3 hours)
- Explore local Lincoln trails on a guided bike tour. We will tailor the route and any stops to your group’s goals. This program requires all participants to be able to ride a bicycle.
- Group size: 6-16 people.
- Suggested destinations: Lincoln Children’s Zoo, art museums, local coffee shops, restaurants, or breweries.
- Ice Cream Bike Ride (2 hours)
- Enjoy some ice cream while experiencing the best way to commute between UNL City and East Campuses. We will explore two biking routes between campuses, with a stop at the UNL Dairy Store in the middle. Ice cream is included. This program requires all participants to be able to ride a bicycle.
- Group size: 6-16 people.
- Intro to Mountain Biking (3 hours)
- Experience both fun and challenge as you learn the basics of mountain biking through a guided skill progression at Van Dorn Park (3.5 miles from UNL). This program requires all participants to be able to ride a bicycle.
- Group size: 6-12 people.
- Transportation to Van Dorn Park: Provided at an additional cost.
- Learn-To-Ride Clinic (2 hours)
- In partnership with BikeWalk Nebraska, this course teaches older teens (15 years or older) and adults eager to learn or re-learn how to ride a bicycle. You will learn how to ride a bike, including balancing, steering, and braking- No prior bicycle experience is required!
- Group size: 6-16 people.
- Other Trip Options:
- Have an idea that isn’t listed? We will work with you to make it happen! Contact Audrey Krimm to discuss your ideas.
Full-Day Trips
Do you want to spend the whole day on an adventure? We can facilitate a full day of programming for your group. Pick from one of our pre-set trips, or contact Audrey Krimm with your adventure ideas. Itinerary, meals, and transportation can be tailored to your group’s goals.
- Day River Paddle (6-9 hours)
- Spend a full day paddling along a regional river and taking in the views of scenic Nebraska from your boat. Our instructors will teach you the basics of paddle strokes and safety before guiding your experience. Your choice of paddle craft (kayaks or canoes), paddles, and lifejackets are provided. We will tailor the river to your group’s goals, typically exploring the Platte, Elkhorn, or Big Blue Rivers.
- Group Size: 8 to 18
- Meals: We can provide lunch for your group for an additional $10/person
- Transportation: Provided at an additional cost.
- Day Hike (6 hours)
- Spend the day hiking and checking out scenic views from trails across Nebraska. Our instructors will plan a route and guide your group, adjusting the milage, viewpoints, and activities to your group’s goals. We will tailor the location to your group, typically exploring Platte River or Schramm State Parks. *This is a great option in the Fall for a “Fall Colors Hike”.
- Group Size: 8 to 18
- Meals: We can provide lunch for your group for an additional $10/person
- Transporation: Provided at an additional cost.
- Other Trip Options:
- Have an idea that isn’t listed? We will work with you to make it happen! Contact Audrey Krimm to discuss your ideas.
- Other Possible Trips:
- Sandhill Crane Viewing (March-April)
- Bike and Paddle Trip
Overnight & Longer Day Trips
Personal growth and community take time to develop, so we believe there is power in trips that happen over multiple days. From picking an activity to planning meals, our leaders will work with you to curate an experience that brings your group together and reaches your goals.
Each trip is different, but we are able to provide:
- Group facilitation and leadership of community building activities
- Development of an itinerary and trip schedule
- Guided instruction and facilitation of an outdoor activity
- Possible activities: Backpacking, hiking, snowshoeing, outdoor rock climbing, biking, canoeing, kayaking, whitewater kayaking
- All necessary activity related equipment
- All necessary camping equipment (tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, headlamps)
- Meals (selection, food purchasing and preparation) and necessary kitchen equipment
- Transportation to and from location
- Necessary permits and campsite reservations
- And more!
Contact Audrey Krimm to start the trip creation process.
Examples of Past Custom Trips:
- 2-day Outdoor Rock-Climbing Trip Palisades State Park
- 2-day Canoeing Trip at Wilson Lake
- 5-day Fall Break Backpacking Trip in the Ozark Mountains
Trip Information
After planning your trip, our team will reach out to provide more details about what to expect and what to bring.
- Waivers and Medical Forms:
- All participants must review and complete a waiver of liability form and a medical history form. Please note there is a minor form for those 19 years and younger. These forms need to be completed before the program date in order to be reviewed by our staff.
- Weather
- Our staff is willing to work in a variety of weather situations, keeping your group's comfort level in mind. If weather conditions become unsafe, we will be forced to cancel the scheduled program. For example, we do not work during thunderstorm warnings, tornado warnings, hail or lightning. Depending on programming, heavy rain may make it unsafe to continue.