Outdoor Education & Leadership

Student in front of a waterfall at Ricketts Glen

The Outdoor Education & Leadership program is your connection to the many amazing outdoor adventures that await you at Bucknell. So go on — get outside. At Bucknell, the art of discovery isn't confined to the classroom.

Bucknell is an outdoor-lover's paradise in the heart of Pennsylvania — home to 117 state parks, 2.1 million acres of state forest land, thousands of miles of hiking and biking trails, rivers, quarries, caves and campsites. Bucknell also operates one of the finest college or university challenge courses in the country.

The programs develop student leadership, group dynamics and environmental stewardship while offering a conduit for students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of the University to connect to our natural areas.

If you have any questions please contact;

Nathan Smith at ns036@bucknell.edu or 570-577-3080
Sarah Morris at sfm011@bucknell.edu
Morgan Costello at mc089@bucknell.edu

Outdoor Opportunities Video Tour

Bison Bikes & Rental Center
Bison Bikes is a bike-sharing program for the Bucknell community offering free access to bicycles to Bucknell students, faculty and staff. The Rental Center offers everything you need for your next adventure, including equipment for camping, kayaking, paddleboarding and even ice climbing.
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CLIMBucknell Challenge Course
Located at the Cowan Conference Center, the CLIMBucknell Challenge Course features challenges for climbers of all skill levels, a zip line and valuable team-building lessons. The challenge course is not only used for fun but as a teaching tool. Participants will learn the importance of healthy group dynamics, risk assessment and leadership skills.
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