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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Smaller doesn’t mean stronger: Female athletes in the outdoor industry

Smaller doesn’t mean stronger: Female athletes in the outdoor industry

Lexi Lynn, Reporter
February 2, 2025

Content warning: eating disorders, body dysmorphia When I think of the years I spent competing in mountain biking, I think of the team camaraderie, the post-race feeling of satisfaction and the endless...

Seven Bidwell Run Club runners climb a hill at Bidwell Canyon Trail during one of their weekly meetings. Photo courtesy of Andrew D’Lugos.

Bidwell Run Club: A gateway to Chico’s trails

Lexi Lynn, Reporter
August 28, 2024

Run clubs are not a thing of the past; in fact, it seems more trendy than ever to join one. Chico’s absence of run clubs is a challenge that Andrew D’Lugos has embarked on to eliminate for runners...

Entrance to Bidwell Frisbee Golf Course

Fun Cheap day for a college student

Dylan Griffith, Reporter
February 26, 2021

Chico State students looking for a cheap and fun reason to get out of the house in a COVID-19-friendly way — and only a few miles from campus — need to look no further than the Peregrine Point disc...

Victor Guerrero along with his dog hiking the Yahi Trail. Photo credit: Katalina Santamaria

Explore Upper Bidwell Park with a day trip on the Yahi Trail

Katalina Santamaria
May 8, 2018

Located in Upper Bidwell Park, roughly 10 minutes outside of Downtown Chico, the Yahi Trail is a simple, yet exciting hike that leads to Chico’s beloved Bear Hole. There are various ways to get to...

A couple walk along the swimming area at Bidwell Park One Mile, April 20. Photo credit: Rachael Bayuk

One Mile: A fun day trip in the sun near downtown Chico

Katalina Santamaria and Rachael Bayuk
April 24, 2018

Located in the heart of Chico in historic Lower Bidwell Park, roughly five minutes from Downtown Chico and Chico State, it is a local favorite.Unlike hikes that may be snowed over or muddy during certain...

One of the many flumes located along the trail. Photo credit: Austin Schreiber

Take a day trip to the Flumes

Austin Schreiber
April 8, 2018

Accessible aqueducts, amazing views, large boulders, red newts and a true sense of nature are five things you can find at the Flumes.The Flumes are a series of small water bridges that run alongside the...

Adventure Outings on their Intro to Whitewater Rafting trip. Photo Courtesy: Keith Crawford

Getting involved with the great outdoors through Chico State’s Adventure Outings

Courtney Chapman
April 3, 2018

If you're like me and like trying new things but hate being that person that doesn't know what they're doing, then Adventure Outings is for you! Chico State offers this unique outdoor recreation program...

Monkey Face in Upper Bidwell Park is an unusual rock formation that has a trail leading to the top that many people hike. Photo credit: Ruby Larson

Monkey Face makes great spring break hike

Courtney Chapman
March 20, 2018

Staying in Chico over spring break and wanting to get out, explore and adventure? Thankfully Chico has a multitude of hiking trails throughout Upper and Lower Bidwell Park just waiting for visitors. Whether...

Senior Nutrition & Food Sciences major, Kayley Jimenez, shares her love for nature and the beauty Chico has to offer. Photo credit: Jae Siqueiros

Humans of Chico State

Jae Siqueiros
August 27, 2016

"I'd never really been interested in the wilderness until I moved to Chico. Lassen is my hidden gem now. The trees, the clear lakes, the open sky and a nice cliff bar make for a great day trip. Once I...

Illustration by Kayce Tynan Photo credit: Kayce Tynan

One Mile named Chico’s best outdoor recreational spot

Jovanna Garcia
September 9, 2015
Take a breather and explore all that One Mile in Lower Bidwell Park has to offer.
Michael Barackman, a first-year economics major, first geocached in Boy Scouts and has made it a hobby ever since. Photo credit: Nick Bragg

Geocaching sends students on high-tech treasure hunt

Nick Bragg
April 30, 2015
A worldwide scavenger hunt is giving people an excuse to go out and find adventure.
Upper Bidwell Park offers many hiking and biking trails, swimming holes and views in its 3,670 acres of recreational space. Photo credit: Nick Bragg

Chico offers array of options for outdoor recreation enthusiasts

Nick Bragg
February 28, 2015
The spring season is right around the corner — spend it outdoors with friends and experience Chico in another light.