Advice for a good hike while visiting UA?

DavidPuddy
Sat, 01 Sep 2018 15:55:13 +0000

As a Western person used to being surrounded by mountains, I can confirm the “concern” is psychologically valid! When visiting, one of the first things my son did say: “There are no mountains anywhere”. Out here, we always use them as a point of reference; it is a bit jarring to look up and not see any.

So, your plan to demonstrate what is available outdoors is excellent, and you got great advice above. There is a ton of outdoor opportunities. I will also confirm that the River Walk is awesome, mostly because it is so convenient, especially to the dorms at the far north end.

If he enrolls, as an honors student, your son might also be interested in the “Outdoor Action” week before school starts as a freshman. They perform various service activities (mostly centered on water ways and water management this year) focused on the outdoors.

Roll Tide!