Outdoor Adventures
For over 35 years, Outdoor Adventures (OA) has provided entertaining and educational experiences to NIU students, faculty and staff, as well as services to the local community. With year-round trips and events, as well as a four-season gear rental center, we'll help you enjoy the great outdoors.
To learn more, we welcome you to:
- Contact us at outdooradventure@niu.edu.
- Subscribe to our email list for regular updates.
- Visit niuoutdoors.org to read our blog and more.
Events and Trips
We offer a variety of regularly scheduled events and trips, as well as activities and outings customized for your group.
Team-building Events
Strengthen your group’s bond with fun activities.
Embark: First-year Trips
Join an exciting trip just for first-year students.
Gear and Resources
We have lots of information and gear to help you enjoy the outdoors. Stop by the Adventure Center, located in the Recreation Center, to:
- Rent gear and equipment (available to NIU community and general public).
- Get pamphlets, maps and resources on local recreation.
- Check out outdoor education and travel books for free.
- Develop your climbing skills in the bouldering room.
For more information or to request a reservation, contact us at outdooradventure@niu.edu or 815-753-9423.
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