Lewis and Clark were both hobbled during their great expedition—Clark from resentment at his second billing and Lewis from a lego slipped into his hiking boot by Clark. Enjoy noncompetitive nature excursions with this Groupon.
The Deal
$399 for a five-day summer hiking trip, including travel and lodging ($795 value), choose from the following dates:
- June 9–3
- June 23–27
- July 7–11
- July 21–25
- August 4–8<p>
Campers aged 12–17 learn to navigate the wilderness in the Ouachita National Forest during five-day outings. There, first-aid- and CPR-certified guides teach kids basic survival skills, including how to build a fire, cross rivers, and leave no trace behind. A meal package may be purchased for an additional $50.<p>
North Texas Outdoor Pursuit Center
Abiding by the Center for Outdoor Ethics’ Leave No Trace principles, the adventurous guides at North Texas Outdoor Pursuit Center train bodies and minds to venture into deep wildernesses or up sheer cliffs without marring nature with evidence of their excursions. A map room and library help climbers plot eco-conscious regional excursions near Mineral Wells or the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge or explore wilderness courses that reveal Guadalupe National Park’s steep summits or Ouachita National Forest’s uniformed raccoon park rangers. Dominated by a soaring 120-foot climbing wall, the center’s gym bustles with preparatory activity as guides test students’ ascent abilities and improve their form with instructive, one-on-one critiques.
Tips
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“Had a great time, not crowded and free to roam”
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“It's advanced climbing, beginners may not have much fun, instructions were very helpful and overall satisfied”
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“Great experience, friendly staff, and a good deal. We would strongly recommend checking this out ”
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