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Shenandoah University Outdoors Shenandoah University Outdoors encourages students and employees to spend time outside by offering activities for all skills, abilities and inclinations.

Shenandoah University Outdoors offers activities that promote self-awareness and self-esteem, cultivate personal growth, develop interpersonal skills and outdoor leadership skills. It operates within the framework of Leave No Trace outdoor ethics as well as the Challenge by Choice and Full Value Contract philosophies. Many Shenandoah University Outdoors programs are based at the Shenandoah University River Campus at Cool Spring (1400 Parker Lane, Bluemont, Va.), 195 acres of pure beauty and stillness along a 1.5-mile stretch of the Shenandoah River. A former golf course, the property has 5 paved miles of pathway, ideal for a leisurely walk. The Shenandoah University River Campus at Cool Spring is unique. It's an experiential, outdoor campus. It is an academic facility. It's a co-curricular facility for non-academic programs such as athletics and student life. And, it's a community facility that individuals and organizations can use. SURC@CS Program Coordinator T. Grant Lewis is also Assistant Professor Outdoor Leadership at Shenandoah University. Reach him at (540) 535-4840 or [email protected]. SURC@CS Site Manager Linden "Gene" Lewis handles facility use requests. Reach him at (540) 535-5831 or [email protected]

The Shenandoah University River Campus at Cool Spring is exactly 18.5 miles east of Shenandoah's main campus in Winchester. Simply take Rt. 7 (Berryville Avenue) east and cross the Shenandoah River. Take the very first left after crossing the river onto road number F709. Follow the road to the former club house. Learn more about Shenandoah's river campus at http://www.su.edu/blog/cool-spring-protecting-land-for-future-generations/

🫧🐠fall break OBX trip part 1!🌊🐡
10/22/2026

🫧🐠fall break OBX trip part 1!🌊🐡

⛰️🥾 Through the mountains and into the city! 🌿✨ Join SOAR for an adventure through the breathtaking Blue Ridge Tunnel, a...
10/21/2026

⛰️🥾 Through the mountains and into the city! 🌿✨ Join SOAR for an adventure through the breathtaking Blue Ridge Tunnel, a 4,700-foot passage carved through the Blue Ridge Mountains! After your hike, we’ll head to downtown Charlottesville, where you can grab a bite to eat, explore local shops, and stroll through the city at your own pace. The perfect mix of outdoor adventure and downtown exploring!

📍 Crozet & Charlottesville, VA
📅 November 14, 2026
⏰ 9 AM – 6 PM
🥾 All hiking levels welcome
🚌 Transportation provided
💲 $5 per person

📩 Questions or waitlist: [email protected]

Grab your spot and get ready to explore what Virginia has to offer! 🍂🏞️

Love animals? Mark your calendars!! SOAR is taking a group to the National Zoo for $10 on November 1st!! Sign up now, li...
10/21/2026

Love animals? Mark your calendars!! SOAR is taking a group to the National Zoo for $10 on November 1st!! Sign up now, link in our bio!

🐼🦁 Wild adventures await in D.C.! 🦧🌿 Join SOAR for a day at one of the oldest zoos in the country! From watching orangut...
10/14/2026

🐼🦁 Wild adventures await in D.C.! 🦧🌿 Join SOAR for a day at one of the oldest zoos in the country! From watching orangutans swing overhead to hearing lions roar and visiting the famous pandas, there’s a whole wild world waiting to be explored. Grab your friends and get ready for a wild day in the city! 🐾

📍 Washington, D.C.
📅 November 1, 2026
⏰ 9 AM – 6 PM
🥾 All levels welcome
🚌 Transportation provided

📩 Questions or waitlist: [email protected]

Spots are limited, so register now and get ready to go wild! 🐅✨

An awesome urban bike ride & walk in Wi******er last Thursday! 🚲☀️ ******ercycling ******erva
10/12/2026

An awesome urban bike ride & walk in Wi******er last Thursday! 🚲☀️

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If there’s one thing you should know about SOAR, it’s that we go on some of the COOLEST hikes!! 😆😆
10/08/2026

If there’s one thing you should know about SOAR, it’s that we go on some of the COOLEST hikes!! 😆😆

Oh my my, what a time we had at Hawksbill!! ⛰️🌞☁️
10/07/2026

Oh my my, what a time we had at Hawksbill!! ⛰️🌞☁️

Need something to do this week? Sign up in our bio for these AMAZING opportunities 💆‍♀️✨ ******er
10/05/2026

Need something to do this week? Sign up in our bio for these AMAZING opportunities 💆‍♀️✨

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Autumn weather is finally here! Celebrate with our upcoming trips this fall🧡🍁🩵
10/05/2026

Autumn weather is finally here! Celebrate with our upcoming trips this fall🧡🍁🩵

Here at SOAR we have something for everyone! Want a trip that’s calming and mindful? Looking for something new to try? O...
10/04/2026

Here at SOAR we have something for everyone! Want a trip that’s calming and mindful? Looking for something new to try? Or maybe searching for an adrenaline rush? We have all of those! Each color means a different type of trip. Keep an eye out and find the right trip for you!

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Winchester, VA
22601

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Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 8pm

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