Outdoor Happenings

January 20, 2009 by Venture Outdoors · Leave a Comment

Brian’s Ride for Cystic Fibrosis
Brian McCandless is a 3rd year Physical Education major at Slippery Rock University who was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at the young age of 2 months. In an effort to raise money for CF research Brian has completed two bike rides from Florida to Maine covering over 4,000 miles and raising $20,000. Brian in planning a 3rd ride from Washington D.C. to Pittsburgh, June 23-28, and he is looking for people to support him on the trail.

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Historic Hike with George Washington

December 19, 2008 by Venture Outdoors · 1 Comment

Saturday, December 27
10:00 AM - Providence Plantation, Evans City
History buffs and hikers of all ages are invited to take a walk in the woods with George Washington as Providence Plantation commemorates the 255th Anniversary of Washington passing through Butler Country. The event starts with a slide show and presentation about Washington?s travels in 1753. Following the presentation participants will drive to a trail head parking area for the hike which begins at 11 a.m. The hike will be led by re-enactors portraying Washington, his guide Christopher Gist, and several Indians. The one-hour hike closely follows the original Venango Path