What to Do on National Day of Adventure: Your Complete Event Guide

On Friday, October 14, we will remind all of you of your God-given right to ditch out of work to raft, hike, learn how to surf, or take a motorcycle tour — basically to do any fun, outdoors thing you've been putting off. National Day of Adventure is a skip day for adults where we encourage you to take a single-day adventure that will turn your sick day into a sick! day. 

NDOA CENTRAL: The Official National Day of Adventure Hub

NORTHEAST

New York

• Dumbo Boulders; Brooklyn: NYC’s first outdoor climbing facility in Brooklyn is offering free admission and rentals to the first100 people who arrive on National Day of Adventure, as well as 50 percent off introductory classes throughout the day when you mention NDOA. Sign up now: dumbo.thecliffsclimbing.com
• Urban Athletics; New York City: This Manhattan running club is based out of this specialty running store owned by US Track and Field Certified Coach Jerry Macari. Urban Athletics is offering a discounted adventure training run ($25, value $50) in Central Park on National Day of Adventure. Sign up now: urbanathleticsnyc.com
• Surfset NYC; New York City: Surfset NYC offers surf-inspired fitness classes on top of a custom-made surfboard. Sign-ups open two weeks prior to October 14 — use code SURF15 to receive 15 percent off any class or class package purchase in the Surfset Online store when you secure your NDOA experience. Sign up now: surfsetnyc.com
• Trapeze School; New York City: For a unique workout, get to the Trapeze School at Pier40 on October 14th for the 1 PM or 3:30 PM class. Mention National Day of Adventure to receive the base price for entry and waived registration fees. Sign up now: newyork.trapezeschool.com

Pennsylvania

• Whitewater Challengers; Weatherly: Downstream from the dam-released rapids of the Lehigh River, Whitewater Challengers are offering a discounted $35.95 rafting trip or $28.95 trail bike rental and shuttle (plus taxes and insurance)  when you mention National Day of Adventure. Sign up now: whitewaterchallengers.com/national-day-of-adventure

NORTHWEST

Washington

SOUTHEAST

Arkansas

• Buffalo Outdoor Center; Ponca: The Buffalo Outdoor Center has canoeing, backpacking, ziplining along the Buffalo National River has been. Sign up now: buffaloriver.com.

North Carolina

• USA Raft on the French Broad, Marshall: On the National Day of Adventure, USA Raft is offering 10 percent off any rafting and caving adventures as well as 10 percent off lodging in the Crockett Cabin Bunkhouse on Friday, October 14th. Sign up now: usaraft.com

Tennessee

• USA Raft on the Nolichucky, Erwin: On the National Day of Adventure, USA Raft is offering 10 percent off any rafting and caving adventures as well as 10 percent off lodging in the Crockett Cabin Bunkhouse on Friday, October 14. Sign up now: usaraft.com

Virginia

• Kayak Nature Tours, Virginia Beach: The Dolphin Adventure kayak tour is a 2.5-hour-long trip with, the guides assure us, a 60 to 80 percent chance of having dolphins within 10 to 20 feet of the kayaks. S sign up for the National Day of Adventure and receive 10 percent off for 2 or more people kayaking on October 14, kayaknaturetours.net

West Virginia

• Bridge Walk, Lansing: Just in time for fall, the Bridge Walk Walking tour under the new River Gorge Bridge is offering $10 off your two–three hour tour, where you’ll walk the entire 3,030-foot length of the bridge, over 875 feet at its peak. Sign up now: bridgewalk.com 

SOUTHWEST

Texas

• Crux Climbing Center, Austin: This 22,000 sq. ft. facility is stocked with rope climbing, bouldering, strength training areas, fitness, and yoga classes. Mention Men’s Journal or NDOA and receive half-off day passes on October 14. Sign up now: cruxcc.com
• iFly Austin, Austin: If you’re looking for adventure in advance of a skydiving trip, or in place of one, visit iFly Austin for an indoor skydiving session on National Day of Adventure. Call to make your reservation and mention NDOA for discounted rates of 25 percent off your flight experience. Sign up now: iflyworld.com/Austin

WEST

California

• Yogaqua, Marina Del Rey: Combine paddle boarding and yoga in Marina Del Rey, where you’ll receive a special discounted rate of $25 (normally $44) when you sign up for the 9 am or 11 am class on their website using promo code: NDOA. Sign up here or go to yogaqua.com

• iFly Hollywood, Universal City: Fly is an indoor skydiving experience that creates free fall conditions — indoors. Call iFly Hollywood to make your reservation and mention NDOA for discounted rates of $40 for two flights, $80 for four flights (value $59.95 and $99.95). Sign up now: iflyworld.com/Hollywood
• Rockreation, Los Angeles: Be one of the first ten people to arrive at this rock climbing center on National Day of Adventure and receive free admission and rentals. Arrive later in the day and mention NDOA for a promotional rate of $20 for admission and rentals. Sign up now: rockreation-la.com
• Trapeze School; Los Angeles: Located right outside on the Santa Monica pier, the Trapeze School in LA will give you an unexpected and thrilling workout. Sign up for the 1 PM or 3:30 PM class on 10/14 and mention National Day of Adventure to receive the base price for entry and waived registration fees. Sign up now: losangeles.trapezeschool.com

Colorado

• Elk Mountain Ranch, Buena Vista:  Days at the Elk Mountain Dude Ranch are filled with horseback riding, whitewater rafting, hiking, riflery, fishing, mountain biking, and more. Sign up now: elkmtn.com

MIDWEST

Minnesota

• Vertical Endeavors, Minneapolis and St. Paul: One of the largest indoor climbing facilities in the country, Vertical Endeavors, is opening its gym up to visitors for National Day of Adventure, offering half off to everyone who comes in to climb at any of these three locations: Minneapolis; St. Paul; Duluth
• Sea Life Aquarium, Bloomington: Stop by the Victorinox Swiss Army store within the Mall of America in September or October to sign up for a $75 (value: $110) snorkeling adventure for you and your friends on National Day of Adventure (this NDOA deal lasts throughout October). Pre-book two weeks in advance at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 952-853-0612. Walk-ups accepted only on October 14.
• Splatball, Minneapolis: This indoor paintball facility is also low-impact — meaning no welts after your game. Mention National Day of Adventure for a “buy one get one” player package, including admission, air fills, rental paintball gun, mask, and 100 paintballs each. *May not be combined with other offers or promotions. Limit 1 per player. Sign up now: splatball.com

Ohio

• Mohican Adventures, Loudonville: Take a Mohican River adventure or relax your day away in the hot tub of a Super Log cabin surrounded by Mohican Beauty. Visit Mohican Adventures Canoe, Camp, Cabins & Fun Center on October 14 and get 10 percent off. Sign up now: mohicanadventures.com

Wisconsin

• WI River Outings, Sauk City and Boscobel: Located on the Wisconsin River in the Driftless Region, this paddle will take you though tree-covered rolling hills and bluffs of one of the secret regions of the Midwest. Visit canoe-camping.com to learn more. Sign up now: canoe-camping.com

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