Clarksville, Ark. --- This fall, students at U of O will have an amazing and inexpensive opportunity to experience the natural beauty of the Ozarks. Ozarks Outdoors is offering three separate post-orientation trips especially for students late in August, as well as a special three-day event for students and the general public over the Labor […]
Clarksville, Ark. --- University of the Ozarks will host a nationally recognized Wilderness First Responder course presented by the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) from July 23-31 on the Clarksville campus. The certification course is administered by the NOLS Wilderness Medicine Institute (WMI) and trains participants to respond to emergencies in remote settings. The course, […]
Clarksville, Ark. --- On Saturday, April 9, in celebration of Earth Day, U of O's Ozarks Outdoors program will host the GAIALUNA Festival, a 12-hour music jamboree that will feature an array of bands and a series of speakers from all around the state. “The festival will be held in the demonstration campground in the […]
A cool mist permeates the forest, dripping from the trees onto the people gathered below. One of them has slipped on the moss-covered rocks and now lies on the ground, holding his ankle, in obvious pain. One of the hikers takes out his cell phone to call for help. There is no signal…. This is […]
Clarksville, Ark. -- U of O senior Case White spends a lot of time moving in place -- for fun. White, a general studies major from Franklin, Tenn. participated in the 2007 Tennessee Indoor Rowing Championships, competing against rowers from top college programs. Contestants rowed on individual rowing machines in 2,000 meter races. The scene […]