My friends from high school and I had been wanting to go on a backpacking trip for a few years now, but being unable to rent a car, finding a place to backpack where you also can uber to is admittedly challenging. We settled on […]
Lion Liang, a biology major sophomore student, participated in the 2025 spring break trip to the Florida Everglades.
The Roan Highlands backpacking trip was a remarkable experience that balanced challenge, beauty, and a strong sense of community. From the very beginning, the group’s spirit was clear—Elisa’s flawless parking job, guided by Henry’s calm and precise direction, sparked laughter and set a confident tone […]
Spending a night on Lake James was the kind of trip that slows everything down in the best way. The group began their journey with a two-hour paddle across calm, glassy water, surrounded by mountain views and the quiet rhythm of dipping paddles. By the […]
There’s something about starting the school year in the woods that makes everything ahead feel a little more possible. For five days, groups of first-years hiked, paddled, and camped their way through North Carolina, trading phone screens for trail maps and nerves for joy in […]
