Walls Are Bad - Outdoor Recreation in Southwestern Pennsylvania

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RESOURCES

Resources is just a fancy way to say "stuff that helps you out." We continue to add said stuff periodically - from links to other informative websites to pdfs of maps - so feel free to give us your suggestions. We do our best to keep everything up to date, but if you're really interested in something, please refer to the "parent" website for updated info.

ARTICLES & HOW TOs

Your Guide to the Outside

Download your Outdoor Recreation Guide here.

Camping With Kids

Tent camping with kids requires a lot more thought and attention to details.

Kayaking Basics For Beginners

Learn how to choose and buy the best kayak for yourself in this free video.

How To Buy a Kayak

Choosing the right kayak can seem quite over-whelming for the unseasoned paddler.

Hiking

Cycling

Water

Other

Camping

Running

Snow

Adventure

Sports

Outdoor Wellness

Exploring the Run - Rick Brown's Blog

MAPS

Bike Commuting 101

Many of us think that we'd like to bike to work. Here are the basics.

Butler Freeport Community Trail

Montour Trail

The Montour Trail is a non-motorized recreational rail-trail near Pittsburgh.

Moraine State Park

The Panhandle Trail

Pittsburgh Area Mountain Bike Trails

Pittsburgh bike map

Pittsburgh's Riverfront Trails

Raystown Trail Map

Interactive Three Rivers Heritage Trail map

Three Rivers Heritage Trail map PDF

Water Trail map

attackpoint.org

lets athletes keep online training logs, post and view split times from competitions, and share training philosophy...

explorepatrails.com

Pennsylvania's community resource for searching, mapping and sharing trails information statewide.

County Parks Website

Parks website for Allegheny County

Citiparks Website

Parks website for the City of Pittsburgh

Geocaching

Geocaching is a real-world outdoor treasure hunting game. Players try to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, using GPS-enabled devices and then share their experiences online.

Interactive Bike Pittsburgh Map

Provided by Bike PGH!

Interactive Trail Map For Montour Trail

Multi-use non-motorized recreational rail-trail near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

REI Expert Advice

Learn from REI staff and other outdoor adventure pros. Choose from more than 350 articles and videos. Rate articles and share your suggestions, too!

Rockclimbing.com

Rockclimbing.com is a website with information on equipment, clothes, routes, and techniques including bouldering, indoor, ice, and traditional climbing.

Top 10 Hiking Trails Near Pittsburgh

The rugged, rolling hills of Western Pennsylvania are covered with forest, the perfect setting for scenic hiking trails with picturesque views and spectacular waterfalls.