The 2008 hiking trip to Austria (pictured left), led by John Munson, professor emeritus of health promotion and human development, will visit and explore the ancient town of Bad Gleichenburg (spa town), the city of Graz, hike in the Austrian Alps and end up in the mecca of music, the city of Vienna. Participants share breakfast daily, and then are encouraged to strike out on small group adventures. Munson and local guide Jim Miller will lead daily hikes of varying lengths. At the end of each day they will return to the hotel and dine together or in small groups. The group will stay in wonderful small hotels off the beaten path. Pre-trip orientation meetings prepare participants for the journey, and post-trip picture sharing reunions cement new friendships that last a lifetime.

For those individuals who wish to gain university academic credit, independent study may be arranged in a variety of disciplines. These projects may be designed to meet either undergraduate or graduate course requirements.

"The trips are a great way to earn professional development credits and advance careers while exploring new corners of the world," said Munson, who has led 20 Adventure Tours around the world. "You will find the trips not only affordable and enjoyable but they will also enhance your personal wellness."

Check out our wellness adventure tours by visiting the UWSP Adventure Tours Web site at www.uwsp.edu/hphd/bikehike or call Program Manager Kim OFlaherty at (715) 346-4080. Munson may be reached at (715) 341-1208.