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 listing will give you the information you need to decide if the outing is right for you: active time and pace, general route and terrain, and if any experience is needed. You can look forward to a variety of monthly activities throughout the year, all in a positive and welcoming atmosphere in which we will celebrate all shapes and sizes. Join us for one outing, join us for all. This is where you belong.

Allentown Art and Coffee Walk

Tucked between Mt. Washington and the South Side Slopes sits Allentown, part of the city’s hilltop neighborhoods that overlook the South Side Flats. Though less than 0.5 square miles, this vibrant and funky neighborhood is home to a growing number of businesses. Filled with eclectic businesses, glorious public artwork, and a distinctly dark vibe, Allentown is the neighborhood you haven’t heard of but need to meet.

We will explore the Allentown neighborhood, with frequent stops to talk about its colorful history, to check out the amazing public art, and point out some of the incredible businesses that make up this community. The outing will end near Black Forge Coffee, where participants are welcome to join us for a drink at this eclectic heavy metal woman-owned business. The cost of drinks and food is not covered in the outing fee, so participants are free to choose what best fits their desires at the end of this fantastic outing.

We will be moving at a moderate pace on pavement path, with frequent breaks. There will be busy intersections through which we will travel at a brisk pace. There will also be some low-grade hills. Expect about 60 or more minutes of active time covering less than miles. Sturdy and supportive walking shoes are essential, and water for hydration is recommended.

If cost is a barrier to your participation, please email alyssa@ventureoutdoors.org.