The sounds of crunching gravel beneath their boots, animals scampering under fallen leaves and water babbling over rocks are a few things that Wright State University students experienced as they climbed and descended The Narrows Reserve Nature Center during the Winter Hiking Series hosted by Campus Recreation<\/p>\n
The Winter Hiking Series features weekly hikes in parks and reserves within a 24-mile radius of Wright State\u2019s Dayton Campus. Every Saturday through March 20 from 2 to 4:30 p.m., Outdoor Recreation hosts a hike from four to five miles long. The hikes are open to the entire campus community but are limited to 10 participants.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a really exciting way for us to showcase the region to students,\u201d said Erin Sherrets, program manager for Outdoor Recreation. \u201cWe have a hidden gem here at Wright State and just on the outskirts of campus.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s really nice to get out and explore since I\u2019m from Cleveland,\u201d said trail leader Paul Casper, a sophomore majoring in entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n
The series was designed for students to meet new people, enjoy fresh air and exercise. \u201cI just moved to campus last week,\u201d said Katarina Schultz, a freshman majoring in international studies. \u201cI\u2019m trying to make friends with similar hobbies as me.\u201d<\/p>\n
Get information about and register for future hiking destinations and other Outdoor Recreation activities, intramural sports and fitness classes on imleagues.com<\/a> or the app.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Winter Hiking Series features weekly hikes in parks and reserves within a 24-mile radius of Wright State\u2019s Dayton Campus. Continue reading