By Marco Martinez

Here at Tennessee Wesleyan there are many opportunities for you to go out and explore. Whether that be with a group or by oneself an adventure is right around every corner here in Athens. Various trails, ponds, and rivers are at your disposal with large amounts of wildlife to see and interact with. 

The Outdoor Club here on campus offers many trips throughout the school year that allow you to do many activities out and about. Last week a kayaking trip took place where many students and faculty were able to participate.

Future trips can be found and joined through the Tennessee Wesleyan app, where updates are posted daily on upcoming events. September 11 is the next rafting trip. A fee of $20 will be needed to secure your spot. A trip down some white water rapids can exhilarate your weekend if you are in for a thrill! 

For you fisherman and hiking fanatics, many trails, rivers, and ponds run simultaneously around each other if you feel the need to relax at the bank or get some fresh air. Many of the trails and fishing spots I have sought out to find are relatively close to campus. These fishing spots consist of many smallmouth bass, a couple large mouths and many small striper fish. Catfish also subside in these ponds and river beds for you big game fishers. 

The Blue Cove Hideaway is another attraction for those who want to swim in some fresh rock water that offers many platform and rock jumps around the cove. It is usually $15 to get in and $30 if you would like to stay the night and campout. Many events are thrown here at this cove that you can participate in. They even have a volunteer clean up crew every couple of weeks to make sure the nice blue water and the land that surrounds it stays clean of litter. More information about weekly scheduling and pricing can be found on their instagram or website. 

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Edited by T’evon Shuler
Map by T’evon Shuler
Photos by Marco Martinez, Alex Wize, Cameron Williams
Other photos obtained from the Tennessee Wesleyan app