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…
Beaver County Snow Shovel Riding Championship
UPDATE: the Snow Shovel Riding is postponded to Saturday, January 21, 2012. I sure hope it snows this week so that they don’t have to cancel this event. Yes, it is the 46th Annual Snow Shovel Riding event. Beaver Country…
Blue Slide Park = BEST PLAYGROUND EVER
You may have noticed some buzz on the internet about Mac Miller and his new song and album Blue Slide Park. Mac Miller is a hip hop artist who is from Pittsburgh and has recorded a few songs about the…
Reverse Keg Ride 2011 Includes Costume Contest for Best PGH Costume!
For those of you looking for a way to celebrate Halloween while getting some exercise – think of it as canceling out the candy – or you really love bicycles and beer – this is the event for you. Its time for…
BikeFest + Batman = The Batcycle
Bike Pittsburgh is celebrating all things bicycle in Pittsburgh from August 12-21, 2011. 10 days, 1 big bad fundraiser, 70+ bicycle events for cyclists of ever level, a photo contest and fun in the sun – thats BikeFest in a…
Fight Cancer with Cornhole
We haven’t heard of any cornhole tournaments in awhile. While the sport certainly has become pretty popular here in Western PA – if you are new to the game. Cornhole is kind of like horseshoes but played with bean bags…
Urban Hike Heads to Ambridge
Ambridge is a borough located north of Pittsburgh along the Ohio River. The borough was incorporated in 1905 and named after the American Bridge Company. I haven’t been out to Ambridge in a while. A few years ago there was a lovely…
New Mini Golf Course Opens in Schenley Park
As if you needed another reason to love Schenley Park. The parks, oh the parks. One of the reasons Pittsburgh continues to be rated as an awesome place to live is our parks. Schenley Park just added more fun for…
Urban Hike Heads to South Oakland
Urban Hike is one of our favorite Pittsburgh organizations. Every month or so the Urban Hike organizers plan out a hike through a different neighborhood. There is always a great crowd of people and some local experts. The hikes are…
A Big Weekend for the Bicycle in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh has been gaining quite a bit of attention from other places for our bicycle friendly community. This is due in large part to the hard work of the folks at BikePgh and the people in Pittsburgh who ride their…
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