Things to do outdoors:

ISU students who want to stay fit but enjoy being outdoors have the option of multiple trails located throughout Ames.

Avid ISU Running Club member Jordan Larson shares some of her favorite trails to go running near campus.

“A few of the trails around campus that I really like are the YMCA trails which are located close to campus, which you can access through the golf course.”

Jordan also suggests Carr Woods, located just down the street from the hospital. Carr Woods is a 4.5 mile loop.

Her favorite place to run is Ada Hayden Park, which is in North Ames, and it’s really pretty with a lake to run around. It’s also great for long runs or bike rides. 

Recreation Centers

Lied Recreation Athletic Center offers:

• Rock Wall

• Basketball/

• Badminton/ Volleyball

• Courts

• Indoor Turf

• Weight Training Area

• Cardio Equipment

• Indoor Track

• Racquet ball Courts

State Gymnasium:

• Rock Wall

• Pool/ Hot Tub

• Weight Training Area

• Cardio Equipment

• Indoor Track

• Basketball/

• Badminton/ Volleyball Courts

Beyer Hall:

• Lap Pool

• Racquet ball Courts

• Basketball Courts

• Weight Room

List of the clubs to join for staying active

• Badminton Club

• Baseball Club

• Basketball Club

• Bowling Club

• Boxing Club

• Canoe & Kayak Club

• Cycling Club

• Cyclone Ballroom

• Disc Golf Club

• Fishing Club

• Hockey Club (Women)

• Hooverball Club

• ISU Hunting Club

• ISU Juggling and Unicycling Club

• Lacrosse Club (Men)

• Lacrosse Club (Women)

• Martial Arts Club, Cyclone

• Mountaineering and Climbing Club

• Quidditch Club

• Racquetball Club (The Ballbusters)

• Rugby Club (Men)

• Rugby Club (Women)

• Running Club

• SCUBA Club, ISU

• Ski and Snowboard Club

• Skydivers

• Soccer Club (Men)

• Soccer Club (Women)

• Swim Club

• Table Tennis Club

• Tennis Club

• Triathlon Club

• Ultimate Frisbee Club (Men)

• Ultimate Frisbee Club (Women)

• Volleyball Club (Men)

• Volleyball Club (Women)

• Wrestling Club