Frick Park Mindfulness Walk Help relieve stress and increase your well-being and happiness through a mindfulness walk in Frick Park. Reap the benefits of time spent outside as we slow down, find serenity, and immerse ourselves in nature. Volunteer trip leader and therapist, Sara Feley, will lead the group in mindfulness exercises and a 3…

Winter Solstice Night Hike Don't miss out on this opportunity that only comes once a year! Embrace the longest night of winter as we hike the trails of Frick Park…

Riverview Night Hike (Rescheduled) Enjoy a crisp winter night as the sun goes down and the moon and stars reveal themselves. We will explore the sights and sounds of this stunning landscape while getting our blood pumping on this brisk-paced walk. Participants should feel comfortable walking on uneven terrain, covering 4-5 miles. Prior hiking experience…

Full Crow Moon Night Hike Come out to Schenley Park after hours as we explore the sights and sounds of this stunning landscape as the sun goes down and the full moon rises. Participants should feel comfortable walking on uneven terrain, covering about 3 miles at a moderate pace. Headlamps will be provided for all participants.…

EveryBody Outdoors Series: You Belong Here 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…

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,…

Pride OutSIDE  Are you a member of the LGBTQ Community looking to meet others and spend time hiking in the woods of Western PA? Join Volunteer Trip Leader, Bili O’Hara…

History of the French and Indian War Hike Pittsburgh is known for many unusual things, but did you know that this region was so strategic in the middle of the 18th century that it started a war that spread around the world and launched the military career of America's preeminent founding father, George Washington?  Known…

Full Pink Moon Night Hike - Emerald View Park Did you know that a continuous 257 acres of green, hilly woods ring the neighborhood of Mount Washington? Celebrate the Full Pink Moon with us and explore the wooded hillsides, winding trails, and gorgeous vistas of Emerald View Park. We will cover about 3 miles on…

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…

Pride Outside Are you a member of the LGBTQ Community looking to meet others and spend time hiking in the woods of Western PA? Join Volunteer Trip Leader, Bili O’Hara…

Walk With A Naturalist: Spring Wildflower Walk at Trillium Trail Join local ecologist Henry Schumacher for an easy paced 2-3 mile hike around Fox Chapel’s Trillium Trail — one of…

EveryBody Outdoors Series: You Belong Here 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…

Lewis and Clark History Hike Back in 2003, the longest reenactment in US history began in the nearby town of Elizabeth, Pa. to commemorate the bicentennial of the Lewis and Clark expedition.  Four years ago, Pittsburgh became the official trailhead of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail as recognized by the National Park Service. …

Walk With A Naturalist: Spring Wildflower Walk at Racoon Creek State Wildflower Reserve Join local ecologist Henry Schumacher along with other wildlife enthusiasts for an easy paced tour of one…

Full Flower Moon Sunset Hike - Frick Park Treat yourself to an evening of outdoor activity, escaping from the lights and noise of the city in beautiful, wooded Frick Park.…

Pride Outside Are you a member of the LGBTQ Community looking to meet others and spend time hiking in the woods of Western PA? Join Volunteer Trip Leader, Bili O’Hara (they/them), as they lead hikes while celebrating the joy of queer identity.  We will challenge ourselves on this progressive series of hiking trips throughout Allegheny…

Urban Foraging Walk: Serviceberries Join Master Naturalist, Gabrielle Rovegno on a short walk (.5-.75 mi) around the North Shore for an urban foraging tour focusing on serviceberries. This native tree…

Pride Outside Are you a member of the LGBTQ Community looking to meet others and spend time hiking in the woods of Western PA? Join Volunteer Trip Leader, Bili O’Hara…

Summer Solstice Mindfulness Hike Enjoy the longest day of the year and the start of astronomical summer with a guided mindfulness hike through Frick Park. Surrounded by the peacefulness of…

Millvale Art Tour Join Venture Outdoors and the Society to Preserve the Millvale Murals of Maxo Vanka on a tour to explore the rich history and bright future that highlights…

Downtown Ice Cream Tour Satisfy your sweet tooth on National Ice Cream Day with Venture Outdoors! Join us for a delightful stroll through downtown Pittsburgh, covering an easy 2-3 mile…

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…

Mindful Hiking Series: An Exploration of the Senses Intentional time spent outdoors has been proven to reduce blood pressure, lower cortisol levels, improve concentration and memory, and more. Join us…

Goat Fest Hike Join Friends of the South Side Park for a moderately paced 2.5 mile hike and learn about the fascinating history of the 65 acre Park bordering the…

Full Sturgeon Full Moon Sunset Hike Enjoy a beautiful and scenic hike in the largest privately protected conservation area in Allegheny County. The Hollow was the site of a thriving…