Coastal Escape: Fort Pickens Trip

Get Outside with Outdoor Adventures (OA)! Whether you're a thrill-seeker, a history buff, or just wanting to catch a gnarly sunset, you're welcome here! No experience needed—but be warned, once you try one trip, you might get hooked!

Join us for an exciting overnight trip to Fort Pickens! Trip is set for Saturday, Nov. 14 to Sunday, Nov. 15. Here’s the plan: We’ll head out in the afternoon to Gulf Islands National Seashore and spend the rest of the day exploring Fort Pickens, taking in the beautiful coastal scenery, and soaking up some history along the way. Once we're done catching the sunset, we'll head back to camp for a camp dinner and s'mores! If anyone is up for it, we can also take a nighttime stroll to do some stargazing. Sunday, we’ll paddle (weather permitting), explore a little more, and then head back to UWF!

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 available. 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.

Have questions? Email us at [email protected] or call 850.474.2819 / 850.474.2204

Fun Fact: A day pass into Fort Pickens is $25, camping is $26, and gas is about $15.59—that’s already over $66 before you even factor in everything else! With OA, your trip also includes watercraft, all the camping gear, one dinner, and s’mores. You’re easily saving $50+ by joining us, and the best part? We handle all the planning and logistics for you. All you have to do is show up and adventure!