Current Outdoor Trips

Fall 2010

 

To register for a trip, please go to the Reily Center Member Services office (located on the second floor of Reily, to the left of the main entrance). Registration for Fall 2010 trips begins in August, when classes resume. Please note that trips are occasionally subject to changes in price and date; Outdoor Programs does its best to communicate the most up-to-date information, so check back often.

 

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Labor Day Tubing

Start out your long weekend with a leisurely float down the Bogue Chitto River in Southern Mississippi.  The perfect way to chill with old and new friends, and get some relief from the summer heat. Just don’t forget to pack sunscreen! On the way home we’ll stop at the Dinner Bell for a home-style overhaul of a meal. Make sure you come hungry! Cost includes transportation, lunch, and all activity fees.

 

Date: Saturday, September 4

Time: 9 AM-5 PM

Cost: 23

Registration Deadline: Monday, August 30

Pre Trip Meeting: Tuesday, August 31

 

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Airboat Swamp Tour

Weave through the bayou on an airboat for an up-close view of the Louisiana swamps. While we breeze over the water, our Cajun tour guide will introduce us to the area’s flora and fauna, including quite a few alligators.  Be sure to bring your camera—you might have the chance to hold a baby gator yourself!  Cost includes tour fee and transportation

 

Date: Sunday, September 12

Time: 6 PM-10 PM

Cost: $45

Registration Deadline: Monday, September 7            

Pre Trip Meeting: Tuesday, September 8

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Moonlight Canoe Trip

Located northwest of New Orleans, the Manchac Wetlands is a true swamp consisting of
hundreds of acres of cypress trees and freshwater marshes. Here, foot travel is nearly impossible, as the land is neither permanently dry nor flooded.  Luckily for us, the ancient bayou can be accessed by canoe, and is particularly scenic at night.  On our moonlight paddle, we’ll encounter a variety of birds, and easily spot the glowing red eyes of the swamp’s alligators!  Cost includes transportation, canoe rental, and dinner.

 

Date: Friday, September 24

Time: 3 PM-10 PM

Cost: $40

Registration Deadline: Monday, September 20

Pre Trip Meeting: Tuesday, September 21

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Fall Break Canoe Trip

Looking for a different way to unwind after midterms? Want to explore the beautiful landscape of the Southeastern US?  This is the trip for you! We’ll paddle two days and tent camp three nights on this canoe trip designed to give you a break and show off the unique rivers and wildlife of this corner of the country. Cost includes transportation, meals, equipment and camping fees.

 

Date: Thursday, October 14-Sunday, October 17

Time: 12 PM Thursday-12 PM Sunday

Cost: TBD-

 

Registration Deadline: Monday, October 11

 

Pre Trip Meeting: Tuesday, October 12

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Angola Prison Rodeo

The longest running prison rodeo in the country, the Angola Prison Rodeo is an event you must see before leaving New Orleans. We’ll travel north to the State Penitentiary Center where this hog-tying, bull riding, and craft making extravaganza began back in 1965. What began 40 years ago as a "fun" thing by a handful of rodeo-loving inmates and employees is now big business.  Proceeds from the Angola Prison Rodeo cover rodeo expenses and supplement the Louisiana State Penitentiary Inmate Welfare Fund which provides for inmate educational and recreational supplies. Make sure to bring some shopping money so you can bring home a souvenir! Costs include transportation and entrance fees.

 

Date: Sunday, October 24

Time: 9 AM-6 PM

Cost: $17

Registration Deadline: Monday, October18

Pre Trip Meeting: Tuesday, October 19

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Haunted Harvest

Looking for a little Halloween fun or that autumnal fix? Take a step into daily farm life with a seasonal pumpkin patch and hayride through the scenic pastures of Mississippi. Little House on the Prairie not quite your speed? We’ll visit a corn maze complete with timely ghoulish sights and sounds. Cost includes transportation and entrance fees.

 

Date: Sunday, October 30

Time: 3 PM- 11PM

Cost: $30

Registration Deadline: Monday, September 27

Pre Trip Meeting: Tuesday, September 28

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Historical St. John Bayou Paddle

A sub-district of Mid-City, St. John Bayou boasts beautiful homes and gardens along the waterways that weave in and out of this historical district. First used for navigation by natives, the bayou became an important portage during the colonial era before becoming the legendary site of many a voodoo ritual by famed priestess Marie Laveau. Today the banks of Bayou St. John are an important meeting place for the Mardi Gras Indians. Join us on a guided paddle through history and pit-stop at the Parkway Tavern, a place to meet and eat. Costs include transportation and equipment fees.

 

Date: Saturday, November 6

Time: 3 PM-7 PM

Cost: 20

Registration Deadline: Monday, November 1

Pre Trip Meeting: Tuesday, November 2

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Tunica Falls Day Hike

Step over the state line into southwestern Mississippi and discover one of its most beautiful outdoor treasures, Clark Creek Natural Area. Often referred to as Tunica Falls, this state park encompasses more than 700 acres and contains some 50 waterfalls, ranging from 10 to 30 feet in height. Participants will hike to the falls by following the riverbed and should be prepared to encounter challenging slopes and stairs on these trails. Cost includes transportation, lunch, and all activity fees. 

 

Date: Saturday, November 13

Time: 9 AM-5 PM

Cost: $15

 

Registration Deadline: Monday, November 8

 

Pre Trip Meeting: Tuesday, November 9

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General Trip Information

• Trips are open to Tulane students only.
• No alcohol, drugs, or other substances are permitted on trips.
• Students must abide by the Student Code of Conduct
• Attendance at the pre-trip meeting (usually the Tuesday before the trip) is mandatory.
• Ask any questions you might have about your ability to participate in trip activities before you register. While our trips are geared towards beginners, it is up to you to estimate your physical abilities in advance.
• Trip sign-up is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
• Full payment is due at the time of registration.

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Refund Information

• Reily Student Recreation Center reserves the right to cancel any trip due to concerns over safety, weather, or other factors.
• 100% refund is granted if the trip is canceled by Reily Student Recreation Center.
• 75% refund is granted if you cancel at least 5 days before the trip.
• No refund is granted if you cancel less than 5 days before the trip.
• Attendance at the pre-trip meeting is mandatory. Those who do not attend may not be able to attend the trip and may not be given a refund.

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For more information, please contact the Outdoor Program Coordinator at (504) 314-2862 or the Assistant Director for Club Sports and Outdoor Programs at (504) 314-2861.