It's officially baseball season, those May flowers are already budding, and we’re staring longingly at that pair of shorts that have been buried in a drawer all winter. Spring is nearly in full bloom, and you know what else is right around the corner? One of our favorite Saturday past-times…Kayak Pittsburgh!
Brought to you by our partner, Venture Outdoors, Kayak Pittsburgh will re-open their North Shore and North Park locations on Saturday, May 6th, and their Aspinwall Riverfront Park location on Saturday, May 27th. Visit their website to get all the details. (And go ahead and dust off the sunglasses and flip-flops right now, while you’re at it. We won’t tell anybody.)
Or maybe you’re looking to get away from the city and the suburbs for a bit of open sky? Check out some of the other upcoming events from Venture Outdoors for the back-woods enthusiast. They’ll have you—quite literally—stopping to smell the roses.
Spring Wildflower Walk
Sunday, April 30, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Join local ecologist Henry Schumacher for a tour of one of the most vibrant local spring wildflower patches here in Southwestern PA. Venture Outdoors will take in the fleeting beauty of this annual natural wildflower display and discuss the ecology of wildflowers and their role in the ecosystem.
Where: Raccoon Creek State Park
Program Cost: $12.00 (Venture Outdoors Members Pay: $8.00)
Sign Up
Backpacking Intro
Saturday, June 10 to Sunday, June 11
Dust off your backpacking gear as we experience the beauty of Raccoon Creek State Park. We will review the basics and lead us on a backpacking loop hike and tent camping overnight. We'll cover 4-5 miles the first day over moderate terrain with stops at historic landmarks within the park. Later we'll build a campfire, eat dinner, relax, and then let the story-telling begin. On the second day, we will backpack 6-7 miles to the park office, completing the loop. This is a great first-time backpacking trip. Cost covers guides and campsite fee. Bring your own backpacking gear and food. Minimum age is 16.
Where: Raccoon Creek State Park
Program Cost: $27.00 (Venture Outdoors Members Pay: $20.00)
Sign Up