Urban Hike Heads to Garfield
One of our favorite Pittsburgh activites (and its totally free) kicks off the 2013 season this Saturday with a hike around the neighborhood of Garfield. The Facebook event page for the hike is available here. Calling all urban hikers … Are you ready…
Intro to Kayaking – Indoors at the YMCA
One of the hobbies that I have picked up here in Pittsburgh in the past few years in kayaking. Thanks to Kayak Pittsburgh it is super easy to rent a kayak and paddle around the city. And it is…
This Week In Pittsburgh (Jan 28 – Feb 3)
After a week off, here’s your list of things to do this week. My calendar is a little thin at the moment, but feel free to post a comment and I’ll update the post! Shift Change Wednesday 6p, Free…
Map & Compass Orienteering in Frick Park – Dec. 1
Some of the most popular posts here on this blog have been about scavenger hunts – so we wanted to share this event from the Western PA Orienteering Club. This Saturday, December 1, 2012 the Western PA Orienterring Club is…
Bike to Feed Families: Food Drive Delivered By Bike
This was sent to us by one of the organizers – not only do they have one fine looking event flier but they have put together a really neat event that shows off Pittsburgh and supports the Greater Pittsburgh Community…
Urban Hike Scavenger Hunt – Be There or Be Square
Each year the folks who plan all of the Urban Hikes end the season with a huge scavenger hunt around a Pittbsurgh neighborhood. I have competed in the past – it is tricky, educational and a ton of fun all…
The Next Urban Hike Heads to Marshall Shadeland on September 15
If you are new to Pittsburgh or just eager to explore a new neighborhood than this is the activity for you. Every month from April to September the Urban Hike team plans out a hike around a different Pittsburgh neighborhood….
Bikes, Beer & A Better Pittsburgh – Two Wheels Lots of Green, Aug. 11
I love writing blog posts about events that combine lots of great things – I think it was last summer that I started noticing some super collaborations among Pittsburgh organizations. Two Wheels and a Lot of Green may take the…
Raccoongaine III – Orienteering Scavenger Hunt
The Western PA Orienteering Club sent us an email about the upcoming scavenger hunt at Raccoon Creek State Park on March 25. I know there are quite a of our readers who have participated in previous scavenger hunts, the Urban…
Are you a Bird Nerd?
I would not really describe myself as a birder – but I have a few friends who are – and I have to say the bird watching stuff sort of rubs off on your. My sister and her good friend…
Ice Is Nice – 21st Annual Ligonier Ice Fest
The laurel highlands is not just pretty in the fall. If skiing and snowboarding aren’t your thing – maybe ice sculptures is up your alley. Head to downtown Ligonier this weekend for the 21st Annual Ice Fest on Saturday and Sunday. DiMartino…



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