22 in ‘22 Guided Trail Rides There are approximately 22 scenic, car-free, bike paths in the region. Let’s explore them all together! Bike every trail and fill out your passport along the way. Each trail is less than a 2-hour drive from Pittsburgh and we’ll bike between 10 – 24 miles.  Best of all, each ride…
Sunrise paddle Wake up early and start your day with a beautiful paddle on the Allegheny River. Watch the sun rise over the Allegheny River from the seat of a kayak and see the city like you've never seen it before. There's no better way to start your day. We'll run through the basics of…
Tri-Anglers - Free Lunch Time Fishing Join us each Wednesday in the summer months for this downtown Pittsburgh fishing tradition that has been running for over 20 years! We'll provide the rods, bait, and instruction on this relaxed lunch time fishing trip. Stop by anytime between 11:30am - 1:30pm. We catch all sorts of fish…
Join us for 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 if the baseball game goes into extra…
Tri-Anglers - Free Lunch Time Fishing Join us each Wednesday in the summer months for this downtown Pittsburgh fishing tradition that has been running for over 20 years! We'll provide…
FIT WITH A PHYSICIAN: Managing Blood Pressure Enjoy some time outside while learning about health and meeting new friends every month! Move your body and stimulate your mind on a relaxed paced walk with local health care professionals. We will walk a slow paced mile down and back on the Montour Trail while stopping to…
Join us at the North Park boathouse for an introduction to kayaking. We will introduce basic equipment, learn to paddle and steer a kayak, and finally take the boats out for some practice. No experience required!Â
Take in the sunset on the Allegheny river from a kayak! Come with us as we set out to see various birds and wildlife that come out after the sun goes down. Previous kayaking experience required.Â
Sunrise paddle Wake up early and start your day with a beautiful paddle on the Allegheny River. Watch the sun rise over the Allegheny River from the seat of a…
Tri-Anglers - Free Lunch Time Fishing Join us each Wednesday in the summer months for this downtown Pittsburgh fishing tradition that has been running for over 20 years! We'll provide…
Women & Nonbinary Mountain Bike Meetup – South Park Mountain biker and Venture Outdoors volunteer, Sara Khalil, is taking yinz out for a bike ride! Learn new skills and gain…
Kayak Pittsburgh Happy Hour Every Friday in September at Kayak Pittsburgh Sharpsburg | 21+ Only Leave work and hit the river at Kayak Pittsburgh Happy Hour. Paddle with friends then…
22 in ‘22 Guided Trail Rides There are approximately 22 scenic, car-free, bike paths in the region. Let’s explore them all together! Bike every trail and fill out your passport along…
22 in ‘22 Guided Trail Rides There are approximately 22 scenic, car-free, bike paths in the region. Let’s explore them all together! Bike every trail and fill out your passport along…
Doggy Paddle Join us for a dog-friendly kayak outing on North Park Lake. Enjoy the company of other dog-loving families while you learn lots of tips and tricks for kayaking with your pup. DOG PFDs are highly recommended, but not required. Big dogs are welcome. Our solo kayaks can hold up to 375lbs and tandem…
Tri-Anglers - Free Lunch Time Fishing Join us each Wednesday in the summer months for this downtown Pittsburgh fishing tradition that has been running for over 20 years! We'll provide…
Kayak Pittsburgh Happy Hour Every Friday in September at Kayak Pittsburgh Sharpsburg | 21+ Only Leave work and hit the river at Kayak Pittsburgh Happy Hour. Paddle with friends then…
Just a few miles down the road from Waynesburg, this hidden gem is a great spot for water sports! We will provide a kayak, personal floatation device (PFD) and paddle…
22 in ‘22 Guided Trail Rides There are approximately 22 scenic, car-free, bike paths in the region. Let’s explore them all together! Bike every trail and fill out your passport along…
Join us for 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 if the baseball game goes into extra innings. While…
22 in ‘22 Guided Trail Rides There are approximately 22 scenic, car-free, bike paths in the region. Let’s explore them all together! Bike every trail and fill out your passport along…
Pride Paddle: September Join Trip Leader Eli Shumaker on a pleasant paddle along the Allegheny River with LGBTQIA friends and allies. Meet at Kayak Pittsburgh Sharpsburg where we'll introduce ourselves…
Tri-Anglers - Free Lunch Time Fishing Join us each Wednesday in the summer months for this downtown Pittsburgh fishing tradition that has been running for over 20 years! We'll provide…
Kayak Pittsburgh Happy Hour Every Friday in September at Kayak Pittsburgh Sharpsburg | 21+ Only Leave work and hit the river at Kayak Pittsburgh Happy Hour. Paddle with friends then…
History of the Whiskey Rebellion Hike Join historian, John McNulty, for a hike along some of Pittsburgh's most beautiful trails in Mt Washington's Emerald View Park and discover the first major uprising after America's independence. The 1790s were a tumultuous and violent time on the American frontier. War raged between the young republic and first…
Tri-Anglers - Free Lunch Time Fishing Join us each Wednesday in the summer months for this downtown Pittsburgh fishing tradition that has been running for over 20 years! We'll provide…
Equinox Tree ID Walk Join Master Naturalist, Gabrielle Rovegno, for a fascinating introduction to tree identification with a focus on common trees found in urban parks as well as trees found in a more naturalized setting. Come away feeling confident in identifying leaf features to differentiate maples, oaks, pines, hickories, elms and other common trees.…
Support Access to Outdoor Programs in the Pittsburgh Region Today is the best day to give to Venture Outdoors. Every dollar donated will be matched, up to $10,000. Turn $25 into $50. Turn $50 into $100. We believe that people of all ages and stages of life should have access to the benefits of venturing outdoors.…
FIT WITH A PHYSICIAN: Joint Health Enjoy some time outside while learning about health and meeting new friends every month! Move your body and stimulate your mind on a relaxed paced walk with local health care professionals. We will walk through Riverview Park, covering about 1 mile, and talk about ways to stay active and…
Ever want to try fishing from the water, but didn't know where to start? Learn with us! Celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day with us Join us for this Intro to Kayak Fishing program, at no cost! We will provide everything that you will need: instruction, kayaks, fishing equipment, and no fishing license needed. Venture…
Family Fishing - Rices Landing Join us for this Pop-Up Family Fishing Program at Rices Landing, Greene County. We'll provide the rods, bait, and instruction on this relaxed fishing program.…
South Side Art and Beer Hike Public art has long been a source of community pride on Pittsburgh’s South Side. It’s such a big part of the area that an entire section of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail has been dedicated to showcasing colorful artistic expression. Join us on this two-hour urban hike as we…
Tri-Anglers - Free Lunch Time Fishing Join us each Wednesday in the summer months for this downtown Pittsburgh fishing tradition that has been running for over 20 years! We'll provide…
Women & Nonbinary Mountain Bike Meetup – North Park Mountain biker and Venture Outdoors volunteer, Sara Khalil, is taking yinz out for the last ride of the season! Learn new skills and gain practice on the all-levels paths through North Park. This is a beginner-level mountain biking ride, but some previous experience and comfort riding…
Abandoned Turnpike Adventure Bike Ride Commonly referred to as the Abandoned Turnpike, this 13 mile section of highway was once part of the Pennsylvania Turnpike but was bypassed in 1968…
Finding Calm Within - Nature Walk Series Find inner calm and a new awareness of who you are through this six-week Nature Walk Series in Frick Park. Each week will include a learning opportunity and an embodiment practice to gain awareness of how to utilize self, others and your environment to regulate your nervous system.…
Tri-Anglers - Free Lunch Time Fishing End of Season Celebration Join us each Wednesday in the summer months for this downtown Pittsburgh fishing tradition that has been running for over…
Blood Moon Night Hike Come out to Frick Park after hours as we explore the sights and sounds of this stunning landscape as the sun goes down and the full moon rises. We’ll be on the lookout for bats and owls as well as other night creatures who call the trail home under a blanket…
Finding Calm Within - Nature Walk Series Find inner calm and a new awareness of who you are through this Nature Walk Series in Frick Park. Each week will include a learning opportunity and an embodiment practice to gain awareness of how to utilize self, others and your environment to regulate your nervous system. Led…
Tri-Anglers - Free Lunch Time Fishing Join us each Wednesday in the summer months, and now into October, for this downtown Pittsburgh fishing tradition that has been running for over…