Free Lunch Time Fishing We'll provide the rods, bait, and instruction on this relaxed lunchtime fishing trip. Stop by anytime between 11:30am - 1:30pm. We catch all sorts of fish along the Allegheny River - smallmouth bass, catfish, and more! Great activity for all ages. No prior fishing experience needed. No fishing license required, thanks…
The Great Allegheny Passage is an outstanding, world-famous rail trail with many beautiful segments between Pittsburgh and Cumberland, Maryland. In this excursion, we make the highest and very best part of this wonderfully photographic trail accessible to everyone who can pedal a bike on a nearly flat, road-free route for 6 miles. We will be…
Let's tend to the vacant lots in our Homewood on this beautification project with Grounded Strategies. Remove trash, trim hedges, and remove weds. Expect to spend about 45 minutes engaged in fun and about 90 minutes engaged in stewarding. No heavy lifting is required. Venture Outdoors will provide gloves, bags, trash grabbers, PPE, and water…
Welcome to Rocks & Waterfalls! This trip will explore Falls Run Park in Shaler. This trip is led by Earth Science Excursions, LLC. We will: learn to identify shale, sandstone, limestone and coal see fossils of animals that lived 300 million years ago If there is snow, we will see a winter wonderland! This waterfall,…
Celebrate Dad's day kayaking on the water at beautiful, relaxing North Park Lake! We will introduce you to the basics of paddling and we'll have two guides out on the water with you. Participants can be in solo or tandem boats (see age and weight restrictions for kayaking for more information). No previous paddling experience…
Let's start our day with a beautiful paddle. This is a special event for older adults over 50+. No experience is necessary. Is this your first time kayaking and you're 50+yrs old? This first trip is on us! 😁
Pittsburgh has bike trails along all three of its rivers! Our knowledgeable guides will show you how to connect the trails smoothly on this 12-15 mile ride. Expect a great tour of the city and its riverfronts with plenty of interesting stops along the way. We’ll bike the Southside trail, the Eliza Furnace Trail, and…
Welcome back to Wednesday Wake Up Paddle! This moderate paddle provides views of the city and sun rise, while paddling at a steady pace. The route and length vary weekly due to weather and river conditions. Tandem kayaks are not available for these outings. Previous paddling experience is required for this outing.
The intention of this program will be to offer a therapeutic and educational space for those directly and indirectly affected by the 2018 synagogue shooting, as well as the greater Pittsburgh community, to come together for a guided walk that will build connections and foster healing and well-being. The goals of this program will be…
Free Lunch Time Fishing We'll provide the rods, bait, and instruction on this relaxed lunchtime fishing trip. Stop by anytime between 11:30am - 1:30pm. We catch all sorts of fish along the Allegheny River - smallmouth bass, catfish, and more! Great activity for all ages. No prior fishing experience needed. No fishing license required, thanks…
Join us for a paddle, and clean up our waterways at the same time! Trip Leaders will kick us off with an overview, and then we'll divide into teams to clean up the river from the water. We will supply kayaks. Previous paddling experience is required for these outings. Tandem boats are not available.…
Conserved by Allegheny Land Trust, Sycamore Island hosts a unique floodplain ecosystem. We'll paddle from Verona to Sycamore Island where we'll stop for some lunch. After lunch, we’ll talk about the island's social and environmental history while our group explores the island by kayak and foot before paddling back to the start. Tandem kayaks are…
Free Lunch Time Fishing We'll provide the rods, bait, and instruction on this relaxed lunchtime fishing trip. Stop by anytime between 11:30am - 1:30pm. We catch all sorts of fish along the Allegheny River - smallmouth bass, catfish, and more! Great activity for all ages. No prior fishing experience needed. No fishing license required, thanks…
Get healthy while being healthy! We’ll join a local medical professional for an easy-paced walk that gets our bodies moving and stimulates our minds. The medical professional will introduce his or her field of study and answer individual questions as we walk. At each stop along the trail, our expert will share tips for staying…
Let’s start our day with a beautiful paddle. This is a special event for older adults over 50+. No experience is necessary. Is this your first time kayaking and you’re 50+yrs old? This first trip is on us! 😁
Welcome back to Wednesday Wake Up Paddle! This moderate paddle provides views of the city and sun rise, while paddling at a steady pace. The route and length vary weekly due to weather and river conditions. Tandem kayaks are not available for these outings. Previous paddling experience is required for this outing.
The intention of this program will be to offer a therapeutic and educational space for those directly and indirectly affected by the 2018 synagogue shooting, as well as the greater Pittsburgh community, to come together for a guided walk that will build connections and foster healing and well-being. The goals of this program will be…
Free Lunch Time Fishing We'll provide the rods, bait, and instruction on this relaxed lunchtime fishing trip. Stop by anytime between 11:30am - 1:30pm. We catch all sorts of fish along the Allegheny River - smallmouth bass, catfish, and more! Great activity for all ages. No prior fishing experience needed. No fishing license required, thanks…
Welcome to Rocks & Waterfalls! This trip will explore Buttermilk Falls in Beaver County, PA and is co-led by Earth Science Excursions, LLC. Buttermilk Falls is a gem, one of the most beautiful small but tall waterfalls in southwestern Pennsylvania. Unlike most waterfalls, here it can be possible to see and hear the waterfall from…
Get outside and give back to the community! We'll help Grow Pittsburgh get ready for the harvest and maintain the gardens at Braddock Farms. Stewards should wear clothes that can get dirty. All you need to bring is a good attitude and desire to help keep our gardens growing! No heavy lifting is required. Bring…
Free Lunch Time Fishing We'll provide the rods, bait, and instruction on this relaxed lunchtime fishing trip. Stop by anytime between 11:30am - 1:30pm. We catch all sorts of fish along the Allegheny River - smallmouth bass, catfish, and more! Great activity for all ages. No prior fishing experience needed. No fishing license required, thanks…
Get healthy while being healthy! We’ll join a local medical professional for an easy-paced walk that gets our bodies moving and stimulates our minds. The medical professional will introduce his or her field of study and answer individual questions as we walk. At each stop along the trail, our expert will share tips for staying…
Let’s start our day with a beautiful paddle. This is a special event for older adults over 50+. No experience is necessary. Is this your first time kayaking and you’re 50+yrs old? This first trip is on us! 😁
The intention of this program will be to offer a therapeutic and educational space for those directly and indirectly affected by the 2018 synagogue shooting, as well as the greater Pittsburgh community, to come together for a guided walk that will build connections and foster healing and well-being. The goals of this program will be…
Free Lunch Time Fishing We'll provide the rods, bait, and instruction on this relaxed lunchtime fishing trip. Stop by anytime between 11:30am - 1:30pm. We catch all sorts of fish along the Allegheny River - smallmouth bass, catfish, and more! Great activity for all ages. No prior fishing experience needed. No fishing license required, thanks…
Anyone can paddle with a quick tutorial, but if you're looking to paddle with efficiency, grace, and direction join our Beginner Kayak Course. Meet at the North Park boathouse for an introduction to kayaking with our safety-certified kayak instructors. Learn about your boat, basic equipment, then get on the water to practice steering, and maneuvers.…
Free Lunch Time Fishing We'll provide the rods, bait, and instruction on this relaxed lunchtime fishing trip. Stop by anytime between 11:30am - 1:30pm. We catch all sorts of fish along the Allegheny River - smallmouth bass, catfish, and more! Great activity for all ages. No prior fishing experience needed. No fishing license required, thanks…
Get healthy while being healthy! We’ll join a local medical professional for an easy-paced walk that gets our bodies moving and stimulates our minds. The medical professional will introduce his or her field of study and answer individual questions as we walk. At each stop along the trail, our expert will share tips for staying…
Pittsburgh has bike trails along all three of its rivers! Our knowledgeable guides will show you how to connect the trails smoothly on this 12-15 mile ride. Expect a great tour of the city and its riverfronts with plenty of interesting stops along the way. We’ll bike the Southside trail, the Eliza Furnace Trail, and…
Venture Outdoors' Tyke Hikes program is teaming up with VolunTOTS of Pittsburgh this summer! Bring your little ones into the park to explore and volunteer all at once! We'll help do a trail clean up along Nine Mile Run, then enjoy a craft and snack at the end. This activity is great for children ages…
Venture Outdoors' Tyke Hikes program is teaming up with VolunTOTS of Pittsburgh this summer! Bring your little ones into the park to explore and volunteer all at once! We'll help do a trail clean up along Nine Mile Run, then enjoy a craft and snack at the end. This activity is great for children ages…
Welcome back to Wednesday Wake Up Paddle! This moderate paddle provides views of the city and sun rise, while paddling at a steady pace. The route and length vary weekly due to weather and river conditions. Tandem kayaks are not available for these outings. Previous paddling experience is required for this outing.
The intention of this program will be to offer a therapeutic and educational space for those directly and indirectly affected by the 2018 synagogue shooting, as well as the greater Pittsburgh community, to come together for a guided walk that will build connections and foster healing and well-being. The goals of this program will be…
Free Lunch Time Fishing We'll provide the rods, bait, and instruction on this relaxed lunchtime fishing trip. Stop by anytime between 11:30am - 1:30pm. We catch all sorts of fish along the Allegheny River - smallmouth bass, catfish, and more! Great activity for all ages. No prior fishing experience needed. No fishing license required, thanks…
Take in the sunset on the scenic North Park Lake from the seat of a kayak. Watch wildlife emerge as the sun sets and the day cools off. We'll paddle together as it gets dark then head back to the Boathouse. It's possibly the most beautiful time to be on the water. Previous kayak experience…
Stand Up Paddle or SUP is one of the fastest growing water-sports in the US. Learning to balance can be intimidating but with our instructors you'll be up and paddling in no time. Meet at the North Park boathouse for an introduction to stand up paddle board with our safety-certified instructors. Learn about your the…
Free Lunch Time Fishing We'll provide the rods, bait, and instruction on this relaxed lunchtime fishing trip. Stop by anytime between 11:30am - 1:30pm. We catch all sorts of fish along the Allegheny River - smallmouth bass, catfish, and more! Great activity for all ages. No prior fishing experience needed. No fishing license required, thanks…
Get healthy while being healthy! We’ll join a local medical professional for an easy-paced walk that gets our bodies moving and stimulates our minds. The medical professional will introduce his or her field of study and answer individual questions as we walk. At each stop along the trail, our expert will share tips for staying…
Enjoy a cool night paddle under the city lights on the Allegheny River as we watch Zambelli Fireworks light up the Pittsburgh skyline after the Pirates game! Previous kayak experience is required. Please arrive early to allow time to find parking and bring a flashlight or headlamp. The start of the fireworks may be delayed…
Welcome back to Wednesday Wake Up Paddle! This moderate paddle provides views of the city and sun rise, while paddling at a steady pace. The route and length vary weekly due to weather and river conditions. Tandem kayaks are not available for these outings. Previous paddling experience is required for this outing.