EveryBody Outdoors People of every size, shape, and weight deserve the chance to experience the amazing benefits of time spent outdoors with others. Venture Outdoors welcomes active folks in larger…
Millvale Art Tour Join Venture Outdoors and the Society to Preserve the Millvale Murals of Maxo Vanka on a tour to explore the rich history and bright future that highlights…
Downtown Ice Cream Tour Satisfy your sweet tooth on National Ice Cream Day with Venture Outdoors! Join us for a delightful stroll through downtown Pittsburgh, covering an easy 2-3 mile…
EveryBody Outdoors People of every size, shape, and weight deserve the chance to experience the amazing benefits of time spent outdoors with others. Venture Outdoors welcomes active folks in larger bodies to get outside this year through its series of size-friendly outings, at a pace that is safe and comfortable for each person. Each trip…
Mindful Hiking Series: An Exploration of the Senses Intentional time spent outdoors has been proven to reduce blood pressure, lower cortisol levels, improve concentration and memory, and more. Join us for a 2-hour outdoor experience rooted in mindfulness. You can expect light movement to prepare the body, a mindful walk between one and three miles,…
Goat Fest Hike Join Friends of the South Side Park for a moderately paced 2.5 mile hike and learn about the fascinating history of the 65 acre Park bordering the South Side Flats, Slopes and Arlington neighborhoods. We will learn about the old St. Clair Incline that burned down in 1935, the former ice rink…
Full Sturgeon Full Moon Sunset Hike Enjoy a beautiful and scenic hike in the largest privately protected conservation area in Allegheny County. The Hollow was the site of a thriving industrial area over 100 years ago that vanished after a fire and is the home of many mysterious tales. We will have the opportunity to…
EveryBody Outdoors People of every size, shape, and weight deserve the chance to experience the amazing benefits of time spent outdoors with others. Venture Outdoors welcomes active folks in larger bodies to get outside this year through its series of size-friendly outings, at a pace that is safe and comfortable for each person. Each trip…
Walk With a Naturalist: Wingfield Pines Experience the incredible transformation of Wingfield Pines, an 87-acre conservation area in Chartiers Valley. Once devastated by strip-mining, this scenic locale now leads in restoration efforts. In 2001, Allegheny Land Trust acquired Wingfield Pines with support from various funders, including the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. This…
Mindful Hiking Series: Hearing Intentional time spent outdoors has been proven to reduce blood pressure, lower cortisol levels, improve concentration and memory, and more. Join us for a 2-hour outdoor experience rooted in mindfulness. You can expect light movement to prepare the body, a mindful walk between one and three miles, and nature meditation. Each…
Discover the Serene Beauty of Beechview's Seldom Seen Greenway: A Guided Morning Hike Embark on an unforgettable morning hike and uncover the hidden charm of Beechview's Seldom Seen Greenway. This captivating natural sanctuary, spanning over 90 acres within the city of Pittsburgh, beckons you to explore its wonders. Our adventure commences with a passage through…
Full Blue Moon Night Hike - Settlers Cabin Park Join us for an enchanting adventure as we embark on a Full Moon Hike through Settlers Cabin Park. Discover the rich history of this county park, named after a log cabin that dates back to approximately 1780, built by the area's earliest European settlers. Under the…
Mindful Hiking Series: Smell Intentional time spent outdoors has been proven to reduce blood pressure, lower cortisol levels, improve concentration and memory, and more. Join us for a 2-hour outdoor…
Exploration of Observatory Hill Hollows Greenway The Greenways for Pittsburgh initiative was established back in 1980 with the primary goal of designating and safeguarding steep, unbuildable terrains. This endeavor aimed…
Harvest Moon Sunset Hike Join us for the Harvest Moon Sunset Hike at Hillman State Park, a sprawling 3,600-acre natural haven nestled in Hanover Township, just 25 miles west of…
Mindful Hiking Series: Touch Intentional time spent outdoors has been proven to reduce blood pressure, lower cortisol levels, improve concentration and memory, and more. Join us for a 2-hour outdoor…
Autumn Hike through Montour Woods Experience the enchantment of an early morning autumn hike through the breathtaking Montour Woods Conservation Area. Spanning an expansive 320 acres, this beautiful natural area…
EveryBody Outdoors Series: You Belong Here People of every size, shape, and weight deserve the chance to experience the amazing benefits of time spent outdoors with others. Venture Outdoors welcomes…
Fallingwater Geology Walk & House Tour with Fred Zelt Nestled in the scenic Laurel Highlands, Fallingwater is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a unique organic architectural design that is…
Fallingwater Geology Walk & House Tour with Fred Zelt Nestled in the scenic Laurel Highlands, Fallingwater is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a unique organic architectural design that is…
Dead Man's Hollow Hike Enjoy a beautiful and scenic hike in the largest privately protected conservation area in Allegheny County. The Hollow was the site of a thriving industrial area…
Mindful Hiking Series: Taste Intentional time spent outdoors has been proven to reduce blood pressure, lower cortisol levels, improve concentration and memory, and more. Join us for a 2-hour outdoor…
Churchill Valley Greenway Hike Discover the natural beauty of Churchill Valley Greenway, a former country club site that has transformed into a thriving green space for the benefit of the…
EveryBody Outdoors Series: You Belong Here People of every size, shape, and weight deserve the chance to experience the amazing benefits of time spent outdoors with others. Venture Outdoors welcomes…
Walk & Learn with a Park Ranger Enjoy some time outside that combines education and new friendships each month! Join Senior Park Ranger Erica Heide for a relaxed nature walk.…
Lewis and Clark History Hike Twenty years ago, an epic, historical reenactment began in Western Pennsylvania when a non-profit organization from the state of Missouri set out to recreate the…
Beginner Night Hike 💡 Headlamps Provided New to the world of nighttime hiking? Then this is the perfect opportunity for you! Join fellow South Park residentsfor an easygoing Beginner Night…
Hot Cider Nature Hike at Round Hill Park Make the most of your Black Friday by spending quality time in nature at Round Hill Park! We invite friends and family…
Full Beaver Moon Night Hike Join us for an evening at Schenley Park after dark, as we explore the natural beauty of this park as the sun sets and we…
EveryBody Outdoors Series: You Belong Here People of every size, shape, and weight deserve the chance to experience the amazing benefits of time spent outdoors with others. Venture Outdoors welcomes…
Emerald View New Moon Hike 💡 Headlamps Provided Did you know that a continuous 257 acres of green, hilly woods ring the neighborhood of Mount Washington? Join us during the…
Winter Solstice Night Hike Don't miss out on this opportunity that only comes once a year! Embrace the longest night of winter as we hike the trails of Frick Park…
Full COLD Moon Night Hike Join us at North Park for an intermediate level 3-4 mile night hike, exploring the sights and sounds as the full moon rises. We will…
EveryBody Outdoors Series: You Belong Here People of every size, shape, and weight deserve the chance to experience the amazing benefits of time spent outdoors with others. Venture Outdoors welcomes…
Full Wolf Moon Night Hike Join us at Riverview Park for a Full Moon Night Hike, where we will explore the sights and sounds of the forest as the full…
Owl Prowl Night Hike Experience a fun evening on this moderately paced hike while exploring one of Nature's most fascinating creatures. We will call owls that inhabit North Park and…
Evergreen Mindfulness Hike Explore winter's charm in North Park's evergreen landscape and set intentions during this Winter Evergreen Mindfulness Hike led by Certified Mindful Outdoor Guide, Alicia Broudy. Experience the…
EveryBody Outdoors Series: You Belong Here People of every size, shape, and weight deserve the chance to experience the amazing benefits of time spent outdoors with others. Venture Outdoors welcomes…
North Park Evergreen Mindfulness Hike Explore winter's charm in North Park's evergreen landscape and set intentions during this Winter Evergreen Mindfulness Hike led by Certified Mindful Outdoor Guide, Alicia Broudy.…
Full Snow Moon Night Hike Join us in Crafton for a Full Moon Night Hike, where we will explore the sights and sounds of the wooded creekside as the full…