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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

Art, Carp, Fire and More – Just Your Avg. Weekend in Pgh

So, it might be a little chilly this weekend – but all of these events will be happening rain or shine.  Big weekend of things to do in Pittsburgh.  Lots of free events.  Here is the list of details and links for the events we discussed on WDVE this morning. Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District Friday, April 27, 2012.   5:30-9pm. The Cutlural District, Downtown. Galleries stay open late with free events for the evening.  This month the Cultural District is hosting a Dutch Festival. Full Schedule is available here. Urban Hike Visits Beechview Saturday, April 28, 2012. 10 am.… Read the rest

A Weekend of Pumpkins, Scavenger Hunts and Halloween Fun (Radio Round Up)

Mini Maker Faire Sunday, October 23, 2011 Noon-6pm @ The Pittsburgh Children s Museum national festival of all thing geek comes to the Children’s museum check out the printer that prints in Easy Cheese Demonstrations and hands on activities in technology and crafts Last 2 Weekends for Kayaking! Kayak Pittsburgh is open weekends in October! Located under the Roberto Clemente bridge Venture Outdoors has some group paddle events taking place this weekend as well – check out scheduled events here. BUT, wait there are even more great things happening this weekend (and we didn’t have a chance to talk about… Read the rest

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 little coffee shop there – I think it was called the Silk House. This Saturday is your chance to check out Ambridge with the folks of Urban Hike.  Urban Hike is a group that plans out hikes around different urban areas.  The organizers do a great job of mapping out the hike ahead of time and planning out… Read the rest

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 free and move at a leisurely pace.  There are usually some stops for water along the way and those who choose go out for some snacks at the end. Urban Hike South Oakland When: Sunday June 5th, 9:45am Where: Dinosaur Park, Map What: Urban Hike adventure in South Oakland Who: Come one and all, and bring friends Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=168674839858971… Read the rest

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