BEMIDJI, Minn. — Bemidji State University’s Outdoor Program Center (OPC) will lead a leisurely, fun hike along the North Country National Scenic Trail system on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Free and open to the public, the hike will include transportation and cover several miles of the 4,600-mile trail that links communities, forests, and prairies from North Dakota to New York.
“Expect lake vistas, fun conversation and a great time to connect with the outdoors,” said hike leader Rabi Vandergon.
Those interested in going should call the OPC to sign up and plan on meeting at the OPC office in the bottom level of Hobson Memorial Union. Vandergon recommends bringing a light lunch, day backpack and bottle of water.
More information is available by contacting the Outdoor Program Center at (218) 755-2999.
FOR YOUR CALENDAR
Oct. 20 - 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Bemidji State University’s Outdoor Programming Center leads North Country Trail hike. Admission: free, open to the public. Registration: (218) 755-2999.
About Bemidji State University Bemidji State University, located in northern Minnesota's lake district, occupies a beautiful campus along the shore of Lake Bemidji. The University enrolls nearly 5,000 students annually and offerings include more than 65 undergraduate majors and 13 graduate programs encompassing the liberal arts, interdisciplinary studies and applied fields. The University is a member of the Minnesota State College and Universities System and has a faculty and staff of nearly 600. University signature themes include environmental stewardship, civic engagement and global/multicultural understanding. For further information about the University, visit our web site at: http://www.bemidjistate.edu.