Blog - Page 28 - Venture Outdoors

From Outdoor Educator to Sea Kayaking in Alaska

February 12, 2019
Guest Author
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Growing up I spent endless hours trekking through my grandparent’s woods. I imagined I was Alice from Alice and Wonderland trying to find the rabbit hole, other times I was Eliza Thornberry looking for endangered species in the creek. As a kid,…

#BanffPGH Photo Contest

February 5, 2019
Samone Riddle
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#BanffPGH Photo Contest What inspires you to venture outdoors? Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour is coming to Pittsburgh April 5-7 and we’re SO EXCITED. This film festival of remote journeys, ground-breaking expeditions, and cutting-edge adventures has us wondering, what inspires YOU to venture outdoors? Does your adorable puppy demand you…

John’s Fishing Story

January 22, 2019
Guest Author
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My name is John, and I am 13 years old. I attend Manchester Academic Charter School, and it’s the greatest school that I’ve ever been to, and I will never leave it until I graduate. When I was new…

Why It’s Rewarding To Work With Youth

January 8, 2019
Guest Author
Youth

Working with youth can be stressful. It can also be very rewarding. Working with youth after-school programs every day has its ups and downs. What you take away each day depends on how much you put in. There are truly some amazing people…

Outdoor Activities for You and Your Dog

August 14, 2018
Guest Author
Tips / Tricks

I would be lying through my teeth if I told you that dogs weren’t my favorite animal in the entire world. Aside from being incredibly cute, dogs are fiercely loyal, have good emotional intelligence, and are (sometimes) better companions that humans. In case you need some more persuading, here’s…