Adventure Trips
Adventure Trips?
Yes! We, here at the Akron Fossils and Science Center, love to explore the outdoors and learn from the wilderness. Each year, we put a few Adventure Trips together to help participants experience the world around them in a unique way. Interested in taking a trip with us? Check out our upcoming Adventure Trips below.
Annual Wilderness Canoe Trip
For over 300 years, canoes have been the means of transportation in the vast wilderness known as Quetico-Superior Park, a region composed of numerous interlocking lakes on the borders of Northern Minnesota and Southern Canada. Centuries ago, Indians traveled these endless water ways in Birch-bark canoes. The canoe became a freighter to carry furs and supplies for the happy voyagers who were experts at running the highways of streams, lakes, and rivers. Today, many adventurers still paddle these vast lakes now known by a different name, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). To us, we like to call it the North Woods!
Every year, we take a group of participants to experience this amazing unplugged wilderness for themselves. Interested in heading out on this awesome adventure with us? Canoeing, backpacking, hiking and more … what could be better?
When: July 8th through July 15th, 2024
Where: BWCAW
Participants: Individuals, Families, or Groups. Up to 8 participants (9 total with guides) for each team.
Average Cost: appx. $675 per participant
Expedition Highlights:
Explore the untamed wilds of the Boundary Waters!
Paddle through the massive Saganaga Lake— this is the land of of the sky-blue water.
Observe moose, bald eagles and even black bear! Listen to the to the peaceful laugh of the loon as you fall asleep at night.
Grit your teeth in rough water and glide across glass-smooth lakes. The weather sets the pace of our travels.
Prepare for wild excitement, this is a great opportunity for some serious game fishing!
Marvel like the psalmist on starlit nights. Here you will see so many million points of light— it will take your breath away!
Sample Itinerary:
Day 1: Leave AFSC/Wisconsin
Day 2: Wisconsin/Gunflint Trail Minnesota
Day 3: Wilderness Entry/Locate Base Camp
Day 4: Fishing/Exploring/Relaxing Day
Day 5: Fishing/Day Trip Loop
Day 6: Break Base Camp/ Locate Second Campsite
Day 7: Break Second Campsite/ Return to Civilization
Day 8: Return to AFSC/Unload Vehicle and Sleep
Rappelling Trips
Like the idea of hiking to beautiful hidden places? Have you ever wanted to climb so high that you would need a little help getting down? Then, rappelling might just be for you. This summer, AFSC has partnered with Canoe Creation, an orginization that provides Creator-centered science education and outdoor adventure activities in the Ohio Valley river setting. We will be offering a one day Rappelling Day Trip in Hocking Hills, Ohio. Descend cliffs from the training boulder to the 120 foot waterfall. Your rappelling adventure is led by well trained staff with years of safe practice.
When: TBD
Where: Hocking Hills
Participants: Ages 12+ and max weight 250 lbs.
Cost: $70 per participant
Canoe Day Trips
We are excited to announce a new adventure trip this summer. Partnering again with Canoe Creation, AFSC is offering a one day canoe trip along the Muskingum River. The Canoe Creation River School Day Float is for the nature enthusiast that is serious about learning about the wonders of nature and how it reflects the Creator.
When: TBD
Where: Muskingum River
Participants: Ages 12 to 20 (parents can participate too!)
Cost: $60 per participant
Fossil Digs
Want to get a chance to dig for real fossils? Join us for one of our trips to experience real paleontology in action. Whether it is one of our day trips to local dig sites in Ohio or one of our multiple day adventures, you won’t want to miss these chances to learn and grow as your inner rock hound emerges.
When: TBD
Where: TBD
Participants: Individuals, Families, or Groups
Approximate Cost: Varies per Trip
Survival Training Camps for Youth
Has your teen ever wanted to learn how to survive out in the wilderness? Think it would be a good opportunity for them to sleep out under the stars and experience roughing it? Interested in introducing them to the unplugged life? Then check out our fun survival training camp that teaches participants how to live out in the wild and to enjoy it. Spend each day working on survival skills like tying knots and first aid while learning things like making different types of fires, cooking bacon and eggs on a rock, and making cookware out of old coffee cans and wire. Whether you want them to be a top notch survivalist or just get a little more acquainted with the outdoors, this camp is for them.
When: TBD
Where: TBD
Participants: Youth Ages 13-18
Approximate Cost: $225