Paintball, beach cabin rentals, guided trips, and more!

    If you’re looking for a few well-deserved adventures or recreation opportunities, Misawa Air Base is a choice destination, offering a myriad of exciting activities. From scuba diving, hiking or mountain biking, to snowshoeing, paintball or ski and snowboard instruction, there’s something for everyone throughout the year.
    Stop by the Outdoor Recreation Center, located in the Weasels’ Den, any day of the week to ask about our guided adventure trips or take advantage of the wealth of information we have about the local area. In addition to maps and guides, we have a rental center equipped with a fleet of rental vans and just about everything you’ll need for camping, skiing, snowboarding and more!
    When the weather turns inclement and cold, those looking for a little indoor recreation won’t be disappointed. The Weasels’ Den is one of the Air Force’s preeminent indoor recreational facilities. In this expansive facility you’ll discover a challenging climbing wall, batting cages, soccer field, miniature golf, indoor paintball field, and more! MIsawa's youngsters delight in the massive indoor playground and ever-popular bounce houses.

      Outdoor Recreation is your connection to other recreation facilities in Misawa as well! Check below for Outdoor Rec's current schedule of events.
    Sign up for swim lessons at Himberg Pool,
    Shooting enthusiasts will find the Skeet and Trap Range to be an excellent venue. Guns, shells and safety gear are all included in the rental package. Adjacent to the shooting range are the Paintball Fields, where paintballers gather on weekends for high-adrenaline action.
    Himberg Pool gives Misawa’s swimmers an indoor place to meet year round for aquatic fun. The Base Beach on Lake Ogawara offers water sports and activities: canoes, kayaks, paddle boats, speed boats and water skiing. Also available at the beach are a new dog park, rental pavilions with barbeque grills, and charming lakeside rental cabins.
    The Disk Golf Course offers a scenic 18-hole Frisbee golf experience and Leftwich Park is a great place to host a squadron barbeque or other outdoor function.
    Let Outdoor Recreation and its many facilities be your source for fun and excitement in northern Japan. For more information on any of these facilities or events, call 226-9378. 

Outdoor Rec & Weasels' Den
226-9378   Bldg. 973
Sun - Thu: 10 am - 7 pm
Fri - Sat: 10 am - 9 pm
Closed second Wed each month
 
UPDATED: 08/28/2008

Pacific Ocean Fishing Trip
30 Aug OR 1, 6, 13, or 20 Sep
4:30 am - 2 pm • $65 per person

Trip includes transportation,
boat charter, rod and tackle, bait, and guide.

Hakkoda Mountains Adventure Day Hike
30 August, 7 am – 5 pm • $35
Transportation, guide, and daypack are included. Escape the heat and get up into the cool mountain air for some breathtaking scenery!

Family Day Hike
Tsuta Nature Trail
27 September 9 am - 4 pm $15

Enjoy a relaxing and scenic hike through the Hakkoda foothills on the Tsuta Nature Trail. There is no minimum age for this hike but strollers are not permitted.
SCUBA DIVING!

PADI Open Water Scuba Course
5 - 14 Sep  •  $350 full package ~ no additional costs!
Includes Student materials, a mask, snorkel, boots, fins, and gear bag that you get to keep! Equipment rental of BCD, regulator, a wetsuit, and weights is also included. Learn to dive today! Minimum age is 12, and instructor’s interview is required for ages 12 - 15 prior to enrollment.

 
Boat Diving Scuba Tour
31 Aug    5 am - 6 pm $75
21 or 28 Sep
 •  5 am - 6 pm $75
This is the only way to dive some of the best sites in the local waters! Tour includes a guide, transportation, boat charter, tanks, weights, wetsuit, regulator, and BCD (as needed).


Night Scuba Diving Tour   
3 or 17 Sep  •  5 pm – 10 pm  $35

This trip includes transportation, a guide, 1 tank, and scuba equipment as needed (limited to a regulator, BCD, weights, and wetsuit). Enjoy the thrill of night diving with our experienced guide & diving instructor.

 


Photo by Ron Stark            
Sign-ups underway now at Outdoor Recreation, Hangar 973, unless otherwise noted. No limits apply to the number of seats purchased, but payment in full is required at the time of enrollment. All advertised Outdoor Recreation programs, to include prices and destinations, are subject to change, postponement, or cancellation without prior notification. Weather plays a key role in the location and safety of our adventure programs, and our drivers and guides may alter itineraries as necessary. All trip destinations as well as arrival and return times are subject to change based on weather, road conditions, or other circumstances. No refunds, credits, or incentives are given for such conditions or changes in programs unless they result in full cancellation.

Adventures by You Custom Trips
Always working weekends?
We can arrange any one of our popular adventure activities for your group on a day more convenient for you. Minimum participation numbers and 5 - 14 days advance booking required. Call for more information.

 

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That’s right! You can now make purchases with your Club Card at the Fitness Center, Outdoor Rec, Misawa ITT, and any other 35 FSS Facility!
Use your Club Card!!
BONUS: until the end of September, use your Club Card and be entered to win $50 in Banzai Bucks, given away weekly!
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Come sign up for Club membership
and enjoy tons of benefits!
Benefi ts include:
Cash Back rewards, 0% introductory interest rate for 6 months, choice of proprietary card, 6 months of free dues, “Instant” cash awards, and prizes at www.afclubs.net! All of this in addition to
members-only discounts on dining at the Club
and 2% back on gas purchases at AAFES !
Call 222-9512 for more information.
Squadron Survivor Challenge
AUGUST 29th 2008
During Labor Day Beach Bash
2 – 6 PM @ Base Beach

Download Survivor Team Registration

and Squadron Survivor Challenge Rules
Dog Park Closure
29 August
The Dog Park at the Base Beach will be closed
for the Beach Bash on 29 August.
NO dogs will be permitted anywhere on
the beach on that date.
Introduction to Sea Kayaking
11 Sep • 5 - 9 pm AND  
13 Sep • 8 am - Noon • $50  

Learn the basics of sea kayaking in the safety 
of the Himberg Pool, and enjoy a certification 
paddle tour on Lake Ogawara and the Anenuma 
Pond. This is a prerequisite to rent sea kayaks or 
participate in future sea kayaking programs. 
Lake Towada Kayak Tour
(sit-a-top boats)

20 September • 7:30 am - 5 pm $35 

Explore the clear waters and beautiful shoreline of Lake Towada from a sit-a-top kayak. No experience required; we’ll show you how to paddle, and lead the way! Take a dip in the lake, too!

Outdoor Recreation
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