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  • Walls are Bad is a campaign that promotes outdoor recreation in southwestern PA and features over 300 outdoor-related groups, destinations and activities.
  • With almost 10,000 members Venture Outdoors offers hundreds of public and private programs including kayaking, hiking, biking, rock climbing, snowshoeing and more.
  • Our rivers and riverfronts make Pittsburgh a unique place. Through numerous activities and effective stewardship, Friends of the Riverfront makes sure you're reminded of that.
  • TRRA offers two boathouses, indoor training facilities, competitive rowing crews, corporate leagues, beginner classes, sculing, kayaking, sprint racing, dragon boat teams and more.
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    It has been called the most effective form of transportation in history. Bike Pittsburgh helps make the city increasingly safe, accessible, and friendly to bicycle transportation.
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    The SCA Three Rivers Regional office in Pittsburgh engages local high school students in environmental education, conservation service and green jobs training.
  • With rental locations Downtown and the Northside's Lake Elizabeth, Pitsburghers from 8 to 80 have experienced how safe and fun flat-water kayaking can be.
 

Wanna get away? Options abound during Great Outdoors Week 2012

The 11th annual Great Outdoors Week is in full swing. How are you celebrating? In this blog, we organize events by activity rather than date. If there's something you're interested in, in particular, check it out here! Read More

Great Outdoors Week

Friday, May 11 - Sunday, May 20, 2012
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Spotlight: Butler County, PA

Looking for a place to celebrate Great Outdoors Week? Butler County, a short 30 minute drive north of Pittsburgh, is full of outdoor recreation opportunities for beginners and enthusiasts. This week’s blog spotlights a few of my favorite places in Butler County.
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