Walk & Learn with a Park Ranger Enjoy some time outside that combines education and new friendships each month! Join Senior Park Ranger Erica Heide and Ranger Devin for a…
Enjoy some time outside that combines education and outdoor experience.
Age 50+ History Hikes: Pittsburgh City Steps takes is through the South Side West Neighborhood for the month of May.
Description/ What to Expect: Lush Boyce Mayview Park houses some incredible biodiversity thanks to the wetlands located on site. Join Kim for a moderate hike down the boardwalk-style trail to the Duckbill Loop where you will see fish, geese, herons, frogs and more! This trail has taken on some damage from recent flooding and has…
This 8-week series will introduce you to rowing: form, vocabulary, equipment and safety will all be covered.
Age 50+ History Hikes: Pittsburgh City Steps - Oakland/Panther Hollow Description/ What to Expect: In June we feature Oakland and Panther Hollow. Meeting point is the Schenley Visitor's Center, across the Street from Phipps. This hike is part of a series lead by Laura Zurowski, one of the authors of the upcoming book Pittsburgh’s Ups and…
This 8-week series will introduce you to rowing: form, vocabulary, equipment and safety will all be covered.
This 8-week series will introduce you to rowing: form, vocabulary, equipment and safety will all be covered.
Walk & Learn with a Park Ranger Enjoy some time outside that combines education and outdoor experience each month! For the month of June, we will enjoy the unique charm of Highland Park, an East End gem. Join Park Ranger Bram for a relaxed nature walk. We'll take a gentle 1 mile stroll around Highland…
Description/ What to Expect: The June moderate hike takes place in Fall Run Park -- a gem located northeast of the city with wide trails, picturesque bridges and many steps leading to a gorgeous 20-foot waterfall the cascades down smooth natural stones. This series of hikes was designed for folks age 50+ who are currently…
This 8-week series will introduce you to rowing: form, vocabulary, equipment and safety will all be covered.
This 8-week series will introduce you to rowing: form, vocabulary, equipment and safety will all be covered.
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…
Age 50+ History Hikes: Pittsburgh City Steps - Hazelwood Description/ What to Expect: This July we feature the unique neighborhood of Hazelwood. Meeting point will be determined closer to the time of the event. This hike is part of a series lead by Laura Zurowski, one of the authors of the upcoming book Pittsburgh’s Ups…
This 8-week series will introduce you to rowing: form, vocabulary, equipment and safety will all be covered.
The July Walk & Learn in Riverview Park will take place on the Bob Harvey trail. Although this trail is wide and machine built, (packed dirt and a fine gravel),…
Age 50+ Moderate Hike with Kim - Jennings Description/ What to Expect: The July moderate hike takes place in Jennings, along the Wood Whisper Loop. The This ancient prairie ecosystem…
This 8-week series will introduce you to rowing: form, vocabulary, equipment and safety will all be covered.
This 8-week series will introduce you to rowing: form, vocabulary, equipment and safety will all be covered.
Age 50+ History Hikes: Pittsburgh City Steps - Hazelwood Description/ What to Expect: This exclusive book signing, interview and Q&A includes all three authors of the upcoming book Pittsburgh’s Ups…
Our August Walk & Learn hike will feature beautiful Schenley Park, which is undergoing an incredible transition. As the ecosystem is changing, Ranger Nikki will direct our eyes toward flowers,…
Age 50+ Moderate Hike with Kim - Jennings Description/ What to Expect: The August moderate hike takes place in Montour Woods along Meeks Run and Oil Well. This lush natural…
Age 50+ History Hikes: Pittsburgh City Steps - Spring Hill/City View Description/ What to Expect: The month of September features north side neighborhoods Spring Hill and City View. Meeting point will be Threadbare Cider. This hike is one in a series lead by Laura Zurowski, one of the authors of the upcoming book Pittsburgh’s Ups…
Age 50+ Moderate Hike with Kim - South Park Red Dot Trail Description/ What to Expect: The September Age 50+ Moderate Hike will take place on the South Park Red Loop, a classic western PA trail with a beautiful canopy, winding trails and interwoven tree roots. The foliage will be just beginning to change as…
Age 50+ Advanced Hikes with Tory (Hartwood Acres, 5.5mi Loop) Description/ What to Expect: Strap on your boots and get ready to get sweaty on this 5.5 mile hike with Backpacker Tory Mather. This lush trail is truly spectacular this time of year, as the autumn begins to show itself in the crisp morning air…
Age 50+ History Hikes: Pittsburgh City Steps - Duquense Heights Description/ What to Expect: The month of October features west end neighborhood of Duquense Heights. Meeting point will be determined closer to the time of the event. This hike is one in a series lead by Laura Zurowski, one of the authors of the upcoming…
Age 50+ Moderate Hike with Kim - OhioPyle Description/ What to Expect: The October 50+ Moderate Hike will take place in Ohiopyle, the quintessential jewel of Western PA. The fall foliage will delight and Kim will show us a lesser known bonus trail near the natural water slides. This series of hikes was designed by…
Age 50+ Advanced Hikes with Tory (Moraine State Park, 7mi) Description/ What to Expect: Strap on your boots and get ready to get sweaty on this 7.0 mile hike with Backpacker Tory Mather. The foliage in Moraine is truly spectacular this time of year and the lake can be seen at various points during your…
Age 50+ History Hikes: Pittsburgh City Steps - South Side East Description/ What to Expect: The month of November features the dynamic neighborhoods of east South Side. Meeting point will determined closer to the time of the event. This hike is one in a series lead by Laura Zurowski, one of the authors of the upcoming…