River Riot: Whitewater Rafting Trip

Get Outside with Outdoor Adventures (OA)! Whether you're a thrill-seeker or just splashing into epic memories, you're welcome here! No experience needed—but be warned, once you try one trip, you might get hooked!
 

Three weeks into the semester… you deserve an adventure! Join us for an exciting 10-mile whitewater rafting trip. Trip is set for Saturday, Sept. 5 to Monday, Sept. 7 (Labor Day weekend—no classes Monday!). Here’s the plan: Saturday – Drive up to Tennessee; Sunday – Raft all day with professional guides from Quest Expeditions in Ocoee, TN; Monday – Head home. We’ll be staying on-site in air-conditioned bunkhouses. The bunkhouse also has two full bathrooms, indoor full sized fridge, outdoor grill, and outdoor sand volleyball court.

Every trip is led by at least two trained OA staff or volunteers, with transportation included. If the activity requires additional professionals, they’ll be there too! All other details—like what’s provided and what to bring—will be in the trip itinerary. It’s your responsibility to read it thoroughly so you know what to expect.

Check out the trip's full itinerary here!

Who can join? All UWF students, faculty, and staff are welcome to participate! Each UWF member also gets one “plus one,” meaning a non-UWF friend or family member can join too. To get your guest set up, they’ll need an OA Plus One Membership. To get your guest access to this free, year-long OA Plus One Membership, just email OA—even if they already have a RecWell account. This membership is only available through OA and isn’t offered anywhere else. Once it’s added, your guest will be able to register and join you on OA trips!

Payment Policy: Full payment is required at registration unless a deposit option is. A 7% University processing fee will be deducted from all personal refunds. Refund requests must be submitted by the deadline—typically 14 days before the trip or event, unless stated otherwise. After the deadline, you’ll need to contact OA directly with your reason for withdrawing; full refunds at that point are not guaranteed and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. If a trip is canceled due to weather or low participation, you’ll have the option to keep your spot for the rescheduled date or receive a full refund. Waitlist Policy: If a spot becomes available, the first person on the waitlist will be moved to the active roster.

UWF Students: We want to help you get out on adventures, so this trip accepts deposits! Secure your spot by paying half up front — the rest will be invoiced and due within one month. Please note: if the remaining balance isn't paid on time, a hold may be placed on your UWF account.

Have questions? Email us at outdooradventure@uwf.edu or call 850.474.2819 / 850.474.2204

*Fun Fact: The base cost for this trip—including whitewater rafting ($100 per person), gas for fuel efficient vehicles ($100), and a budget hotel ($63 per night)—adds up to around $326. That doesn’t even include guide tips, river fees, professional photos, or the extra stops and experiences OA has lined up. Altogether, the full value is estimated at $438 per person. You get all of this for only $265. By adventuring with OA, we're saving you over $150—plus, we do all the hard planning for you too!