Black Moshannon Cabin Retreat
Challenge Level: light
The cabins at Black Moshannon are located about 1.5 hours west of Bucknell’s campus in scenic central Pennsylvania. Black Moshannon State Park covers 3,394 acres of forests and wetlands and conserves unique, natural environments. More than 43,000 acres of the Moshannon State Forest surround the park and help create a remote and wild setting that provides recreational opportunities in all seasons. The cabins are near the Black Moshannon Laker and come furnished with beds with mattresses, a bathroom with shower, heat, refrigerator, stove, table and chairs. This is an excellent trip option for those who love the outdoors, but might not be as interested in sleeping there.
How to Prepare
This trip requires minimal experience in the outdoors and is a great option for most abilities. Participants can expect opportunities for hiking and water-based activities.
Expedition Itinerary
The experience below is only an example. Trips are subject to change based on weather, local conditions and other circumstances.
Day 1
7–11 a.m. Move into your residence hall. Breakfast on your own. Once you have moved in, leave the items you packed specifically for Buckwild in a separate bag or basket in your room. You will have time to come back to get your things after your Pre-Orientation group initially meets. Any equipment that you will be borrowing from the program will be picked up later in the day once you are with your Pre-Orientation leaders.
11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Lunch at Bostwick Marketplace for all Pre-Orientation participants, their families and friends as guests of the University (no charge).
12:30 p.m. Meet with the associate dean, the professional staff members of Outdoor Education & Leadership and BuckWild student trip leaders in the Weis Center for the Performing Arts.
1:30 p.m. Family goodbyes.
1:45 p.m. Report to Malesardi Quad to meet with your BuckWild student trip leaders.
2 p.m. Families meet with the president, provost and dean of students in the Weis Center.
Day 2
Wake up, pack up equipment and depart campus! Enjoy fun daily activities prepared by BuckWild student trip leaders.
Day 3
Wake up and enjoy breakfast. Enjoy fun activities prepared by BuckWild leaders including hiking, games and sightseeing.
Day 4
Wake up and enjoy breakfast. Enjoy fun activities prepared by BuckWild leaders including hiking, games and sightseeing.
Day 5
Wake up, break down camp, enjoy morning activities before departing for campus. Unpack from trip. Meet with your BuckWild leaders and enjoy a celebratory dinner with all BuckWild participants. Go back to your residence hall to shower and sleep.
Day 6
Breakfast 8:15 a.m. in Larison Dining Hall. Your BuckWild trip leaders will talk about the New Student Orientation schedule and you’ll watch a slideshow displaying each of the BuckWild trip experiences. New Student Orientation begins just before lunch.