Winter Members Day: January 28

It may feel more like spring right now, but we’re keeping our fingers crossed for snow and planning another great Winter Members Day! This season's Members Only celebration is Saturday, January 28 in Ohiopyle from 12:00 to 4:00 PM.

Come enjoy an afternoon of free activities and food with your fellow Members. It's our way of saying THANKS for all your support!

Click here to RSVP today!

Discover your leadership style!

Ever wondered who leads the outings you see on our Activities Calendar? Well, most of them are lead by Volunteer Trip Leaders, normal folks just like you who stepped up and got involved!

It’s not hard to become a Trip Leader! Our next Outdoor Leadership Training starts on Monday, February 6. We'll cover the basics of leading and help you discover your leadership style.
Click here to learn more!

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Activity Spotlight:

Winter Tree ID Walk - Saturday, February 4

Participants will learn basic tree identification skills in the winter landscape and discover the treasury of historic and specimen trees that call Frick Park home. Local Ecologists Tony Baumert and Henry Schumacher will lead the hike.

Click here to sign up...

• 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!
• MLK Jr. Day in the Park
  EVERYONE is invited to this FREE community celebration on Monday, January 16 at Schenley Park Ice Rink. Enjoy free ice skating, sledding, refreshments and activities!
• 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!
 
• 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.