Parks and Barriers to Getting Outdoors in Pittsburgh
At Venture Outdoors, we understand spending time outside is not everyone’s favorite pastime (although we find this difficult to believe, since spending time outside makes people healthier and happier). But most of the people who spend the majority of their time indoors are not choosing to do so; most…
Amateur Running Tips from an Amateur Runner
I never liked running. Growing up, my elementary school P.E. program required annual physical fitness benchmark testing. Part of this series was running one mile for time. Let me tell you, young Kendall struggled HARD. It’s not easy to teach elementary school kids how to properly pace themselves, and…
Cycling: How a Way to Get Around Became my Favorite Rec Activity
Growing up in a Fayette County farm town means two things for a kid: you need to make your own fun, and there’s no easy way to get around. The town in which I spent my formative years had no public transit; even sidewalks were scarce, and the only crosswalk…
What it Means to be “Granola”
My cousin Nathan is an undeniable expert outdoorsman and hiker. He lives in Boulder, Colorado, and if he’s not in his graduate school classes he’s on the trails. Last summer he hiked the ENTIRE Appalachian Trail by himself (!!!!). Obviously, being a proud cousin, it’s my job to (humbly) brag about…
Restorative Practices in an Outdoor Setting
By: Beth Zabiegalski As an organization, Venture Outdoors does some really awesome and exciting things with…
Why Do You Volunteer?
By: Sara Cardamone Whether Trip Leaders, interns, or event volunteers, we have many dedicated individuals…