Urban Kayaking
Pittsburgh named in top 10 for urban kayaking!
National Geographic Adventure Magazine named Pittsburgh as one of the top 10 urban places to try out a kayak and to catch a fireworks paddle. Also making the list are San Fransisco, Chicago and Washington D.C.. Read the story at: ngadventure.typepad.com/blog/2009/07/top-ten-urban-kayaking-cities-plus-fireworks-paddles.html. Here’s... [Read more...]
Group Climbing
Deep Discounts on Group Climbing
Instead of paying to bring a climbing wall to your next party - bring your party to the climbing wall! On select days this summer the Climb Pittsburgh climbing walls will be set up inside the Allegheny Commons on Pittsburgh’s Northside. Groups larger then 6, adults included,... [Read more...]
Trip Stories
Summer Members Day Photos
Venture Outdoors celebrated its 8th birthday on Saturday, June 27 at our annual Summer Members Day at the North Park Boat House. It was a picturesque summer day filled with blue skies, bright sun, and outdoor fun. 345 of our Members participated in an afternoon of kayaking, climbing, biking, and fishing. Also, our friends from the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts were on hand to share art activities with our Members. VO provided the burgers and hot dogs on the grill and our generous Members brought a wide array of side dishes and enough desserts to give everyone a cavity.
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Inside the Organization
New Merchant Discounts
VO is exctied to announce two new additions to our Merchant Discount list. Venture Outdoors Members already receive discounts at numerous area businesses, but we recently added the Columbia Sportswear Outlet Store in Washington PA and the OTB Bicycle Café on Carson St in the South Side to our growing list. VO Members now receive 10% off their entire purchase at the Columbia Sportswear Outlet and 10% off all food purchases at the OTB Bicycle Café. Please present your valid Venture Outdoors Membership Card to receive the discount.
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Family and Community Programs
Family Festival Photos
Saturday, June 20 was the first of our 3 Family Outdoor Festivals this summer. The playground at Frick Park was a great setting for this unique event featuring geocaching, climbing and several exhibitors. Around 200 people enjoyed the festival highlights such as an owl from the National Aviary, face painting and bike bowling.
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Outdoor Happenings
Allegheny River closed this Weekend
The Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta is taking place this weekend. This 3-day FREE event features spectacular air, land and water entertainment! On Sunday, July 5th, head down to Kayak Pittsburgh Downtown for free 15-minute kayaking lessons and participate in Sunday’s Regatta Green Extreme - bass tournament, national dragon boat championships, free kayaking and more.
During the Festival, the Allegheny River will be closed to recreational boat traffic. Kayak Pittsburgh Downtown is unable to rent kayaks on Friday, July 3rd and Saturday, July 4th. Water and merchandise will still be available.
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