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Spring Wilderness First Aid - April 28-29

Make 2012 the year you develop your outdoor education skills! We have a variety of outdoor education courses coming up this spring including the popular Wilderness First Aid on Saturday, April 28-Sunday, April 29.

This training is internationally recognized, designed for all levels of experience, and taught in a beautiful outdoor setting.

Click here for more details!


Banff at the Byham April 6 &7!

Get ready for two nights of awesome and inspiring films at the Byham Theater. 

The Banff Mountain Film Festival is coming to town on Friday and Saturday, April 6-7!

Tickets are on sale now and selling fast. The earlier you order the more you save.

Click here for more details!


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Activity Spotlight:

Women of Pittsburgh Walk- Saturday, March 17

Pittsburgh makes up one of the most historically rich regions for womens history in the country. Join us for a guided walk around Pittsburgh's North Side and parts of Downtown Pittsburgh as we visit historical places and their relation to these famous women. .

Click here to sign up...





     How we make it easy to get outside:

  • Banff Mountain Film Festival
    The 2012 Banff Mountain Film Festival is Friday and Saturday, April 6-7 at the Byham Theater. Tickets are on sale, and now is the best time to buy!
  • Venture Outdoors Festival
    The 2012 Venture Outdoors Festival is Saturday, May 19 at Point State Park! Mark your calendars for our biggest free day of the year.
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  • VO Northern Office
    We're expanding north to Butler, Beaver and Lawrence Counties! See the programs scheduled throughout the state and county parks north of Pittsburgh.
  • Family and Community Programs
    Check out the list of programs designed especially for families with children and sign up your family for an engaging outdoor adventure.
  • Group Programs
    Don't stay inside this winter. We have many options for getting your group outside even when it's cold. Schedule a private snowshoe trip or geocaching hike today!
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  • Public Programs
    Check our Activities Calendar for current programs! We've got over 500 unique, social and fun outdoors planned throughout the year. Sign up early for your favorites.
  • Paddle at the Point
    It's official! We did it, we broke the record! Paddle at the Point set a World Record with 1,619 boats for the largest raft of canoes and kayaks.
  • Kayak Pittsburgh 
    Kayak Pittsburgh is closed for the season. Thanks for another great summer of kayaking on the Allegheny River, Lake Elizabeth and North Park Lake!   
  • Climb Pittsburgh
    Bring the climbing wall to your next event. We are booking events daily!
  • Tyke Hikes
    Tyke Hikes is a seasonal program offering stroller-friendly guided tours of Pittsburgh's parks. Look for Tyke Hikes to return in the spring of 2012. 









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    Upcoming Events!

    Basic Wilderness Survival Basic Wilderness Survival
    Saturday, May 19

    Rock Climbing - Laurel Highlands Rock Climbing - Laurel Highlands
    Sunday, May 20

    Beginner Paddle - North Park Beginner Paddle - North Park
    Monday, May 21

    Tandem Beginner Paddle - North Park Tandem Beginner Paddle - North Park
    Monday, May 21

    Wednesday Wake Up Paddles Wednesday Wake Up Paddles
    Wednesday, May 23

    Neighborhood Night Hike Neighborhood Night Hike
    Thursday, May 24

    Fireworks Paddle Fireworks Paddle
    Saturday, May 26

    Tandem Fireworks Paddle Tandem Fireworks Paddle
    Saturday, May 26

    Beginner Paddle - Downtown Beginner Paddle - Downtown
    Tuesday, May 29

    Wednesday Wake Up Paddles Wednesday Wake Up Paddles
    Wednesday, May 30