Events List

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 (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…

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 (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…

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 the best places in the area to see wildflowers. Trillium and many other wildflowers should be in full bloom. We'll learn tips and techniques for…

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 each person. Each trip…

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 of the most vibrant local spring wildflower patches here in Southwestern PA. We will cover 1-2 miles to take in the fleeting beautiful of this…

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. We will hike about 3 miles at a moderate pace on wide, well maintained park trails while enjoying a beautiful sunset. Hopefully we can get…

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…