This seven-day program is an excellent opportunity to form new friendships and discuss the start of your college experience while hiking in one of our nearby wilderness areas. This encourages students to explore issues such as trust, teamwork, and communication in a cooperative setting. Students will have the opportunity to challenge themselves physically and mentally through hiking, journals, discussions and a solo experience. The surrounding wilderness areas are known for rugged peaks, pristine lakes and streams, and their untouched beauty. Please note that participants will return to Humboldt in time for the Aug. HOP Session.
Some equipment is available for rental.
A complete equipment list and information will be mailed upon registration. Fern Canyon is part of Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, which is home to towering redwoods, Roosevelt Elk herds, and a unique fern-covered canyon wall. Learning the skills for this river tour is easy, even if you ve never been rafting before. Come enjoy and help preserve this unique ecosystem where over forty beautiful flowering native plants are growing, three of which are on the Federal Endangered Species plant list. You can make a difference by volunteering to help preserve the native plants by removing destructive, non-native vegetation.