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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 at once.  There are some serious competitiors and lots of folks who are just there to explore a new neighborhood. Previous UH Scavenger Hunts have visited East Liberty, Squirell Hill, Lawrenceville and Bloomfield.  The 2012 Urban Hike Scavenger Hunt will be tackling the neighborhood of Regent Square.  This is a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon – plan for… Read the rest

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.  The hikes are free but the group usually stops for lunch after the hike. Urban Hike – Marshall Shadeland Saturday, September 15, 2012 Meet in front of the red LED sign that marks the entrance to the ALCOSAN plant. It’s just past the intersection of New Beaver Street and Tracy St., 15233. Public parallel parking is available on the nearby… Read the rest

Sq. Hill Scavenger Hunt

The competition is already heating up for the annual Urban Hike Scavenger Hunt. Each year the folks from Urban Hike end the hiking season with a scavenger hunt around one of Pittsburgh's neighborhoods.

Urban Hike is Back – and in search of a 24 hour donut shop

I am sitting here looking out the window at SUNSHINE. Last saturday was perfect weather – and I enjoyed walking around Lawrenceville on Saturday afternoon. See my post about the Slaughterhouse Gallery here. I just checked Weather.com and we are looking at another 70 degree weekend. So it is time to get outside and not do yard work. Thankfully Urban Hike is back for the 2008 season. If you are a regular reader of IheartPGH – you will know I heart Urban Hike. I have been on number of their hikes and give it a huge endorsement. Please don’t let… Read the rest

Tasty Hikes

Oh I know it is cold outside – you want to stay inside, eat pizza be lazy. Venture Outdoors has the solution – hiking with treats. So now can enjoy the great outdoors and some tasty treats. You will feel better if you get some fresh air. Here are just a few of the upcoming hikes. Venture Outdoors has many other trips – snow shoeing, skiing, camping, and more – details are available at www.VentureOutdoors.org. Saturday, February 23 – Hot Chocolate Hike Sunday, February 24 – Soup of the Month Hike Sunday, March 2 – Chocolate Tasting Hike Saturday, March… Read the rest

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