FLATLANDERS CLUB

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The Flatlanders Club is a social club devoted to all things adventure. We love hiking, biking, camping, paddling, picnicking, star gazing, and all things outside. The club is open to all individuals who want to get outside and play with other like minded outdoor adventurers.

We may be located in the flatlands, but that doesn't stop us from enjoying all of the outdoor recreation and hidden gems the Midwest has to offer! As a Flatlander, you'll join other club members on events planned exclusively for the Flatlanders Club. We will go on adventures near and far, as well as get together for social events and meetups.

Become a Member

Lifetime Membership: $50.00

Benefits of Membership

Exclusive Events

Champaign Outdoors will plan and host special events open exclusively to Flatlanders Club members. We'll go on hikes, bike rides, camping trips, brewery tours, social outings, and more. You'll even be invited to join the Flatlanders Club private Facebook group where you can get it touch with other club members to plan gatherings, get a group together for a spontaneous hike, or just chat about your favorite adventures.

Community

Find your local outdoor community. Make new friends with like minded individuals that share your passion for outdoor recreation.

Special Deals

Not only will you get a FREE swag bag for joining, but there will also be opportunities for exclusive in-store deals only available to Club members.

Adventure

Join us as we hike, bike, camp, paddle, and more all over Central Illinois, including an annual Flatlanders Club Retreat.

Upcoming Flatlanders Club Events

Annual Camping Trip

Fri, Jul 31

Dunewood Campground

Jul 31, 7:00 PM – Aug 02, 12:00 PM

Dunewood Campground, 645 Broadway Avenue, Beverly Shores, IN 46301, USA

Join the Flatlanders for our First Annual Camping Trip. We'll be heading to Indiana Dunes State Park for a weekend of outdoor fun!

Annual Retreat

Thu, Aug 13

Zion National Park, UT

Aug 13, 3:00 PM – Aug 17, 12:00 PM

Zion National Park, UT, Springdale, UT 84737, USA

Join the Flatlanders for our First Annual Retreat. We'll be heading to Las Vegas and Zion National Park for an extended weekend of fun and exploring!

Adventure Movie Night

Thu, Feb 27

Champaign Outdoors

Feb 27, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Champaign Outdoors, 2017A S Neil St, Champaign, IL 61820, USA

Join us for a movie night with Patagonia! We will be screening a film that will bring out the adventurous spirit in anyone. Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks- bonus points if they are “adventure” themed!

Kilimanjaro Talks

Mon, Feb 24

Champaign Outdoors

Feb 24, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Champaign Outdoors, 2017A S Neil St, Champaign, IL 61820, USA

Join us as KiliTreks Tanzania owner and senior guide, Wilfred Moshi, visits us at the store to chat about our upcoming Mt. Kilimanjaro Trek this August. Wilfred will talk about his experiences as a guide and climber, and share what to expect during our trek to the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro.

Bouldering Night

Sun, Feb 23

Urbana Boulders

Feb 23, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Urbana Boulders, 1502 N Cunningham Ave, Urbana, IL 61802, USA

Join the Flatlanders for a night of climbing and bouldering at Urbana Boulders! Rock Climbing is a great fitness activity because it gives you cardio and strength building in one workout. Also, anyone at any fitness level can do it!

Kilimanjaro Talks

Sat, Feb 22

Champaign Outdoors

Feb 22, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Champaign Outdoors, 2017A S Neil St, Champaign, IL 61820, USA

Frozen Falls

Sat, Feb 08

Starved Rock State Park

Feb 08, 10:00 AM

Starved Rock State Park, 2668 E 875th Rd, Oglesby, IL 61348

Don’t let the cold keep you inside! Beautiful frozen waterfalls are Winter’s gift to those who brave the cold and ice.

Book Club - American Wolf

Thu, Feb 06

Champaign Outdoors

Feb 06, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Champaign Outdoors, 2017 South Neil Street, Champaign, IL, USA

Join us for book club! Every other month we will meet to discuss books about or inspired by nature or adventure in the outdoors.

Happy Hour Hike

Sat, Feb 01

Buffalo Trace Prairie

Feb 01, 4:00 PM

Buffalo Trace Prairie , 650 N Lombard St, Mahomet, IL 61853

Start your Saturday night off the right way and join us for the happiest happy hour out on the trails.

Winter Flatlanders Meeting

Thu, Jan 30

Champaign Outdoors

Jan 30, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Champaign Outdoors, 2017 South Neil Street, Champaign, IL, USA

Get to know your fellow adventurers at the Winter quarterly meeting for the Flatlanders Club!

Eagle Watch Hike

Sat, Jan 25

Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge

Jan 25, 10:00 AM

Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge , 19031 E County Road 2110N, Havana, IL 62644

Get out your binoculars and join the Flatlanders for a hike and eagle watch!

Hydro Flask Decorating

Mon, Jan 20

Champaign Outdoors

Jan 20, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Champaign Outdoors, 2017 South Neil Street, Champaign, IL, USA

Does your Hydro Flask look too plain? Make your water bottle go from drab to fab with some stickers!

Pints & Planetarium

Fri, Jan 17

Blind Pig Co & Staerkel Planetarium

Jan 17, 5:30 PM

Blind Pig Co & Staerkel Planetarium, 120 N. Walnut St. Champaign, IL 61820

Join the Flatlanders for an evening of pints and a planetarium show.

Winter Wellness Walk

Sat, Jan 04

Allerton Park and Retreat Center

Jan 04, 5:00 PM

Allerton Park and Retreat Center, 515 Old Timber Road Monticello, Illinois 61856

Join the Flatlanders in a Winter Wonderland at Allerton’s Kirby Winter Wellness Walk.

Mindful Hike with Hatha Yoga

Sat, Jan 04

Allerton Park & Retreat Center

Jan 04, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Allerton Park & Retreat Center, 515 Old Timber Road Monticello, Illinois 61856

Set your intention for 2020 by practicing mindfulness in the outdoors.

New Years Day Hike

Wed, Jan 01

Fox Ridge State Park

Jan 01, 12:00 PM

Fox Ridge State Park, 18175 State Park Rd, Charleston, IL 61920

Solstice Sunrise Hike

Sat, Dec 21

Kickapoo State Park

Dec 21, 2019, 7:15 AM

Kickapoo State Park, Kickapoo State Recreation Area, 1 Clear Pond, Oakwood, IL 61858

Celebrate the longer days to come with a solstice sunrise hike!

Flatlanders Holiday Party

Sun, Dec 15

Champaign Outdoors

Dec 15, 2019, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Champaign Outdoors, 2017 South Neil Street, Champaign, IL, USA

Celebrate the holidays with the Flatlanders at the official Flatlander holiday party! We will mingle, shop, and have a white elephant gift exchange.

Merrell Arctic Grip Demo

Sat, Dec 14

Champaign Outdoors

Dec 14, 2019, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Champaign Outdoors, 2017 South Neil Street, Champaign, IL, USA

Stop in on Saturday, December 14th between 1-4 pm to try on a pair of Merrell Arctic Grip shoes and test them out on Merrell’s ice demo ramp.

Ice Skating

Wed, Dec 11

UIUC Ice Arena

Dec 11, 2019, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

UIUC Ice Arena, 406 East Armory Avenue Champaign, IL 61820

Get into the wintry spirit with the Flatlanders on ice!

Happy Hour Hike

Sat, Dec 07

Busey Woods

Dec 07, 2019, 3:30 PM

Busey Woods, 1505 N Broadway Ave, Urbana, IL 61801

Start your Saturday night off the right way and join us for the happiest happy hour out on the trails.

Ornament Decorating

Sat, Dec 07

Champaign Outdoors

Dec 07, 2019, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Champaign Outdoors, 2017 South Neil Street, Champaign, IL, USA

Come get into the holiday spirit and decorate woodsy ornaments at Champaign Outdoors!

Book Club - Heroes of the Frontier

Thu, Dec 05

Champaign Outdoors

Dec 05, 2019, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Champaign Outdoors, 2017 South Neil Street, Champaign, IL, USA

Join us for book club! Every other month we meet to discuss books about or inspired by nature or adventure in the outdoors.

Post-Turkey Hike & Clean Up

Fri, Nov 29

Turkey Run State Park

Nov 29, 2019, 11:00 AM CST

Turkey Run State Park, 8121 Park Rd, Marshall, IN 47859, USA

Join the Flatlanders Club for a post-turkey hike and clean up at Turkey Run State Park.

Trivia Night

Tue, Nov 19

Champaign Outdoors

Nov 19, 2019, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Champaign Outdoors, 2017 South Neil Street, Champaign, IL, USA

You love to play outside, but how much do you really know about the outdoors? Test your knowledge at our outdoor themed trivia night!

Trails and Ales 2

Sun, Nov 17

Starved Rock State Park

Nov 17, 2019, 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM

Starved Rock State Park, 2668 E 875th Rd, Oglesby, IL 61348, USA

You all asked for an encore of our first Trails and Ales, and we're excited to annouce that it's back... and better than ever!

Cahokia Mounds Day Trip

Sat, Nov 02

Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site

Nov 02, 2019, 7:30 AM

Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, Collinsville, IL, USA

Come spend a full day of archaeological adventure with the Flatlanders at the Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site

Sherpa Night

Thu, Oct 24

Champaign Outdoors

Oct 24, 2019, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Champaign Outdoors, 2017 South Neil Street, Champaign, IL, USA

Join us for a fun and educational evening with Sherpa!

Pup Hike

Sun, Oct 20

Homer Lake Forest Preserve

Oct 20, 2019, 10:00 AM

Homer Lake Forest Preserve, 2573 S Homer Lake Rd, Homer, IL 61849, USA

Join us for our first ever Pup Hike at Homer Lake where we'll hit the trails with our best friends in tow.

Fall Colors Hike & Brew

Sat, Oct 19

Forest Park Nature Center

Oct 19, 2019, 10:00 AM

Forest Park Nature Center, 5809 N Forest Park Dr, Peoria Heights, IL 61616, USA

Join the Flatlanders Club for a Fall hike in Peoria and beers at Bearded Owl Brewing.

Fall Flatlanders Club Members Meeting

Thu, Oct 17

Rugged Outdoors

Oct 17, 2019, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Rugged Outdoors, 2017B S Neil St, Champaign, IL 61820, USA

Get to know your fellow adventurers at the first official meeting of the Flatlanders Club.

Middlefork Clean Up Volunteer Day

Sun, Oct 13

Middle Fork Forest Preserve

Oct 13, 2019, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Middle Fork Forest Preserve, 3433 County Rd 2700 E, Penfield, IL 61862, USA

Chasing Tornadoes: It’s Not What You Think

Thu, Oct 10

Champaign Outdoors

Oct 10, 2019, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Champaign Outdoors, 2017 South Neil Street, Champaign, IL, USA

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live the life of a storm chaser? Join us for Outdoor You with Andrew Pritchard!

Bike & Brunch

Sun, Oct 06

Kickapoo Rail Trail

Oct 06, 2019, 9:00 AM

Kickapoo Rail Trail, Urbana, IL 61802, USA

Join us and other Flatlanders Club members as we bike to brunch!

Book Club- Into Thin Air

Thu, Oct 03

Champaign Outdoors

Oct 03, 2019, 6:00 PM

Champaign Outdoors, 2017 South Neil Street, Champaign, IL, USA

Join us for our new book club! Every other month we will meet to discuss books about or inspired by nature or adventure in the outdoors.

Corn Maze

Wed, Oct 02

Hardy's Reindeer Ranch

Oct 02, 2019, 6:00 PM

Hardy's Reindeer Ranch, 1356 County Rd 2900 N, Rantoul, IL 61866, USA

The Flatlanders Club is getting into the Autumn spirit with a corn maze at Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch!

Pride Hike

Sat, Sep 28

Meadowbrook Park

Sep 28, 2019, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Meadowbrook Park, 2808 S Race St, Urbana, IL 61802, USA

Show your pride and love of the outdoors by joining us on a hike! Champaign Outdoors is celebrating CU Pride Fest with a Pride Hike before the parade.

Rise & Shine Hike

Wed, Sep 25

Meadowbrook Park

Sep 25, 2019, 6:45 AM – 7:45 AM

Meadowbrook Park, 101 W. Windsor Road, Urbana, Illinois, 61802

Wake up and hike with us on our Rise and Shine Hiking Series

Equinox Bonfire

Mon, Sep 23

Kaufman Lake

Sep 23, 2019, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Kaufman Lake, 2702 W Springfield Ave, Champaign, IL 61822, USA

Join us and other Flatlanders Club members as we welcome the change of seasons with a bonfire at Kaufman Lake.

CU Able Hike

Sun, Sep 22

Sangamon River Forest Preserve

Sep 22, 2019, 11:00 AM

Sangamon River Forest Preserve, 2797 County Rd 600 E, Fisher, IL 61843, USA

Champaign Outdoors is partnering with CU Able for a hike at the Sangamon River Forest Preserve to celebrate individuals with disabilities or limited mobility in the outdoors.

Happy Hour Hike

Fri, Sep 20

Busey Woods Trail

Sep 20, 2019, 6:00 PM

Busey Woods Trail, Busey Woods Trail, Urbana, IL 61801, USA

TGIF! Start your weekend the right way and join us for the happiest happy hour out on the trails.

Rise & Shine Hike

Wed, Sep 18

Boulware Trail to Mattis Park

Sep 18, 2019, 6:45 AM – 7:45 AM

Boulware Trail to Mattis Park, 2017 South Neil St

Wake up and hike with us on our Rise and Shine Hiking Series

Pup Hike

Sun, Sep 15

Homer Lake Forest Preserve

Sep 15, 2019, 10:00 AM

Homer Lake Forest Preserve, 2573 S Homer Lake Rd, Homer, IL 61849, USA

Due to forecasted thunderstorms, the Pup Hike today has been CANCELLED. We have rescheduled this event for October 20th. Join us for our first ever Pup Hike at Homer Lake where we'll hit the trails with our best friends in tow.

Rise & Shine Hike

Wed, Sep 11

Kaufman Lake

Sep 11, 2019, 6:30 AM – 7:30 AM

Kaufman Lake, 2702 W Springfield Ave, Champaign, IL 61822, USA

Wake up and walk with us on our Rise and Shine Hiking Series

Kickapoo Hike & Paddle

Sat, Sep 07

Kickapoo State Recreation Area

Sep 07, 2019, 8:30 AM

Kickapoo State Recreation Area, 10906 Kickapoo Park Rd, Oakwood, IL 61858, USA

Join us and other Flatlander Club members on a choose your own adventure day at Kickapoo State Park!

The Great Plains: America’s Newest Longest Trail

Thu, Sep 05

Champaign Outdoors

Sep 05, 2019, 6:00 PM

Champaign Outdoors, 2017 South Neil Street, Champaign, IL, USA

The Great Plains Trail Alliance has a goal to establish a public 2,200 mile trail spanning from Canada’s Grassland National Park on the U.S./ Canada border to Guadalupe Mountains National Park in Texas.

Rise & Shine Hike

Wed, Sep 04

Meadowbrook Park

Sep 04, 2019, 6:30 AM – 7:30 AM

Meadowbrook Park, 2808 S Race St, Urbana, IL 61802, USA

Wake up and hike with us on our Rise and Shine Hiking Series

Rise & Shine Hike

Wed, Aug 28

Busey Woods Trail

Aug 28, 2019, 6:30 AM – 7:30 AM

Busey Woods Trail, Busey Woods Trail, Urbana, IL 61801, USA

Wake up and hike with us on our Rise and Shine Hiking Series

Happy Hour Hike

Fri, Aug 16

Homer Lake Forest Preserve

Aug 16, 2019, 6:00 PM

Homer Lake Forest Preserve, 2573 S Homer Lake Rd, Homer, IL 61849, USA

TGIF! Start your weekend the right way and join us for the happiest happy hour out on the trails.

Adventure Travel Info Night

Thu, Aug 15

Champaign Outdoors

Aug 15, 2019, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Champaign Outdoors, 2017 South Neil Street, Champaign, IL, USA

Want to know more about our Adventure Travel program? Stop by our Info Night to learn more about our upcoming trips to Costa Rica, Croatia, and Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Rise & Shine Hike

Wed, Aug 14

Mattis Park

Aug 14, 2019, 6:30 AM – 7:30 AM

Mattis Park, 601 Devonshire Dr, Champaign, IL 61820, USA

Wake up and hike with us on our Rise and Shine Hiking Series

Trails & Ales with Merrell

Sat, Aug 10

Champaign Outdoors

Aug 10, 2019, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Champaign Outdoors, 2017 South Neil Street, Champaign, IL, USA

Join us for a morning hike at Kickapoo State Park then stop by Big Thorn Brewery to enjoy some lunch and brews in the Tree Bar.

Rise & Shine Hike

Wed, Jul 31

Kaufman Lake

Jul 31, 2019, 6:30 AM – 7:30 AM

Kaufman Lake, 2702 W Springfield Ave, Champaign, IL 61822, USA

Wake up and walk with us on our Rise and Shine Hiking Series

Rise & Shine Hike

Wed, Jul 17

Meadowbrook Park

Jul 17, 2019, 6:30 AM – 7:30 AM

Meadowbrook Park, 2808 S Race St, Urbana, IL 61802, USA

Wake up and hike with us on our Rise and Shine Hiking Series

Trivia Night

Sun, Jul 14

Champaign Outdoors

Jul 14, 2019, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Champaign Outdoors, 2017 South Neil Street, Champaign, IL, USA

You love to play outside, but how much do you really know about the outdoors?

Camping 101

Sun, Jun 30

Champaign Outdoors

Jun 30, 2019, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Champaign Outdoors, 2017 South Neil Street, Champaign, IL, USA

A hands-on demo to learn the basics of camping

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