summer. Pack up your fishing equipment, bait and licenses and
spend the day enjoying some catch‑and‑release fun. Visit the
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission at fishandboat.com/
Fish/Pages/default.aspx for more information on fishing rules
and regulations, tips and other details.
HORSEBACK RIDING AT ROLLING HILLS RANCH
Address: 677 Hickory Grade Road, Bridgeville
Contact: rolling‑hills‑ranch.com, or 412.221.9926
Giddy‑up for some family fun! Whether you’re a seasoned
equestrian or just a beginner, this 50‑year‑old family‑operated
ranch offers horseback riding for kids over 8 years old and
accompanied by a parent. While riding, enjoy trails that pass
through 70 acres of green, lush “rolling hills.” Visit the website
for more information.
STAR PARTIES AT MINGO CREEK PARK OBSERVATORY
Dates: June 23 & 24, July 14 & 15, Aug. 11 & 12, Sep. 15 & 16 (plus other dates
throughout the year).
Address: 1 Shelter 10 Road, Finleyville
Contact: wp.3ap.org, or 724.348.6150
A star party is an invitation to anyone wishing to enjoy
and learn more about the splendors of the sky. At a star party,
Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh members set
up a wide variety of telescopes (basic and advanced models)
and offer visitors stunning close‑ups of celestial objects. Many
visitors bring their own telescopes to take advantage of viewing
conditions at the site; others use the occasion simply to view the
stars and planets with their own eyes. Visit the website for more
information.
Head Down to the Farm
GILFILLAN FARM TOUR BY APPOINTMENT
Address: Orr Road at Route 19, Upper St. Clair
Contact: hsusc.org
Learn about the way people farmed over a century ago!
Did you know that right by South Hills Village is a farm from
the 1850s that is not only listed on the National Register of
Historic Places, but was also awarded a Pittsburgh History
and Landmarks Foundation plaque? Gilfillan Farm, which
is operated by the Historical Society of Upper St. Clair, can
be toured by appointment only. Take a guided tour through
the charming farmhouse, or visit the barn that was built at a
traditional barn raising and is still home to a cow or two. Visit
the website for more information.
PICK FRUITS AND FLOWERS AT LOCAL FARMS
Want to show your kids that fruits and vegetables don’t come
from a grocery store? Pick right from the stem for freshness
in the beautiful fields of local farms! Take home what you’ve
picked and purchased and create delicious jam, pies or flower
arrangements. Check the websites for more information on
availability and other details.
SIMMONS FARM PICK‑UR‑OWN CROPS—APPLES,
PEACHES, FLOWERS AND PUMPKINS
Address: 170 Simmons Road, McMurray
Contact: simmonsfarm.com, facebook.com/SimmonsFarm, or 724.941.1490
TRAX FARMS YOU‑PICK BERRIES—BLUEBERRIES,
STRAWBERRIES AND PUMPKINS
Address: 528 Trax Road, Finleyville
Contact: traxfarms.com, facebook.com/TraxFarms, or 412.835.3246
ROUND HILL PARK EXHIBIT FARM TOUR
Address: 651 Round Hill Road, Elizabeth
Contact: alleghenycounty.us/parks/rhfac.aspx, or 412.384.4701
Your kids will love seeing the animals down on the farm!
Situated on 1,100 acres in Elizabeth Township, Round Hill is
a working farm. The exhibit farm is open every day and offers
an interpretive program to daily visitors and thousands of
schoolchildren on field trips each year. Don’t forget a picnic to
be enjoyed at one of the many picnic groves. Visit the website for
more information.
Take a Walk Back in Time
BRIDGEVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Address: Kathleen Banks Building, 441 Station Street, Bridgeville
Contact: bridgevillehistory.org, or 412.221.4052
This summer, teach your kids more about local history by
visiting the Bridgeville Historical Society. The BHS experts
can guide you and your family to learn more about the history
of Bridgeville and even its neighboring communities. Visit the
website for more information.
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