Bucknell Bucket List: Outdoor Edition

If you're a senior, you got the email, and you know that graduation is in T-minus 3 months. You've probably been asked a thousand times what remains of your Bucknell Bucket List, or have read the various blogs and articles on campus opportunities and adventures that you need to experience before making your grand entrance into the world of real people. In honor of the first decently warm and sunny weather that Lewisburg has seen in a long time, OEL is providing you with a list of outdoor activities to add to your list. And for all of you non-seniors, it never hurts to get started early, right?




River Floating

It might be a little early for this one, but nothing beats floating down the Susquehanna on a warm, lazy weekend afternoon. Come late April and early May, rent a tube from the Rental Center, head down route 405 to the boat launch at Milton State Park, and float your way back down to the Bucknell Landing behind Tustin.

Paddleboard Yoga

OEL's newest offering, Paddleboard Yoga, has gotten a lot of lip service on campus--and for a good reason. Paddleboard Yoga requires even more muscular precision than your typical yoga class, providing for a workout that is both calming and challenging. We will be holding our next Paddleboard yoga classes on March 24th and April 28th in Kinney Natatorium.

Canoe Battleship

Canoe Battleship is exactly what it sounds like--a real-life game of battleship in canoes. Gather a team of four and try to sink your competitors' canoe before they sink yours. Last year, ACE and OEL collaborated to attract over 60 teams! This year's event will take place on the 15th and 16th of April.



Rickett's Glen

Rickett's Glen may be about an hour away, but the beautiful, 3.5 mile falls hike is worth the drive. Just the right length and intensity, the trail features a long decline followed by a long, scenic incline alongside the park's many impressive waterfalls.

Bike the Rail Trail

The rail trail, located across route 15 on 16th street, is a partially paved 9 mile path, perfect for running and biking as the weather gets warmer. The trail only becomes more scenic as you move farther away from campus, and if you make it 5 miles out, there is a small pavilion and garden next to the trail that is perfect for picnicking. Don't have a bike? Go for a walk or run, or rent a bike from our Bike Shop once rentals are available.

Hammock in the Grove

Hammocking in the Grove has become a popular activity over the past few years, and it's easy to understand why. If you have a Hammock, roping it up in the Grove is a great way to rest or unwind during the last weeks of the semester when the weather gets warm and schoolwork gets heavy.



Lewisburg Community Garden

Want or need a great service opportunity? The Lewisburg Community Garden is located along the Susquehanna River at the corner of St. Anthony and North Water Streets. The Garden is a sustainable organic food producer for the community, but also a haven for biodiverse flora and sustainable living. The garden is open to the public from dawn to dusk, with open volunteer opportunities on weekday afternoons.

Ditch Picnic

The idea of a "ditch picnic" is a new one, provided by one of our very own OEL leaders. The "ditch" next to SAMY house and across from 400 St. George is situated along a small stream and, provided it hasn't rained heavily, is a beautiful, sunny, and typically unpopulated space. Instead of laying out, eating lunch, or doing homework on the quad, try spending some time in this tranquil space when the sun comes out.