Lifeline will be sponsoring a hiking trip to Acadia National Park this Saturday. The trip will be for any University of Maine students who wish to participate. Limited numbers of seats are available on the bus, so participation slots are on a first come first serve basis. The trip will cost only five dollars, and students are advised to bring their own lunches.
Stephanie and Ryan Bethel will be hosting the trip. They take University of Maine students on outdoor recreation trips almost every week. Their expeditions are supported by Lifeline allowing them to keep the costs low thus, making the trips more feasible for students. One anonymous participant in the pre-trip meeting stated, “For five dollars I couldn't reasonably pass up this trip.” Lifeline, a Christian organization with a chapter here on the University of Maine campus, encourages outdoor activities as a chance for students to grow. Their mission statement is as follows, “To use the outdoor experience to help students grow in relationship with God, in relationship with each other, in character and in leadership.”Even though the trip is hosted by a Christian organization people of all faith are encouraged to participate.
Those students adventurous enough for the trip are scheduled to hike Bubble and several Cadillac Mountain trails if time allows. These trails are not difficult to traverse offering little challenge to experienced climbers, but instead a chance for students to enjoy nature together in a fun and friendly atmosphere. From these trails students should get a wonderful view of Mount Desert Island and the Atlantic Ocean while being perfectly safe. All Lifeline trip leaders hold current CPR and Wilderness First Responder certifications in case of an accident.
If you are an outdoor enthusiast, bored, or in need of exercise for five dollars and a peanut butter sandwich you can cure those ailments.
Resources:
Campus Crusades for Life Lifeline, Retrieved February 19, 2010, Web Site: http://lifelinesministry.com/
University of Maine Firstclass-Announcements and Alerts-Explore Acadia National Park this Saturday only $5, 2/17/2010
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