SUMMER
Take a break with your family this summer without breaking the bank . Staycations are a great way to rediscover recreation and relaxation right in your own backyard ( or close to it )!
Outdoor Adventure
BIKING ON THE MILLVALE RIVERFRONT TRAIL
Address : Millvale Riverfront Park , 70 River Front Drive , Millvale Contact : millvalepa . com , or 412.821.2777
Design a day trip of family biking ! Get inspired as you ride alongside the stunning views of the Allegheny River ! Part of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail , this summer adventure will take you from Millvale to the North Shore , PNC Park , and Heinz Stadium if you ’ d like a challenge . Visit the website for more information .
BIRDS AND MORE NATURE WALK AT BEECHWOOD FARMS NATURE RESERVE
Address : 614 Dorseyville Road , Fox Chapel Contact : aswp . org , or 412.963.6100
Join a naturalist for a walk on Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve ’ s trails — it ’ s free and takes place every Wednesday morning at 9 a . m ., year round ! With five miles of trails and 134 acres of sanctuary , the reserve ’ s facilities include educational classrooms , the Audubon Nature Store , the Audubon Center for Native Plants , DiscoverGround Nature Play Area , Teacher Resource Center and Natural History Library . Visit the website for more details on programs and special events .
COUNTLESS RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AT MORAINE STATE PARK
Address : 225 Pleasant Valley Road , Portersville Contact : dcnr . state . pa . us / stateparks , or 724.368.8811
Moraine State Park has it all for a summer adventure ! The park includes 16,725 acres with 1,750 square feet of beach , 71 miles of trails and 42 miles of shoreline . Bike , boat , camp , hike , swim , and much more . Visit the website for ideas on planning a day trip or overnight stay for your family .
KAYAK PITTSBURGH – NORTH PARK AND ASPINWALL RIVERFRONT PARK
Address : North Park , 10301 Pearce Mill Road , Allison Park Contact : ventureoutdoors . org / kayak‐pittsburgh , or North Park : 412.559.3697 Address : Aspinwall Riverfront Park , 285 Freeport Road , Aspinwall Contact : ventureoutdoors . org / kayak‐pittsburgh , or Aspinwall : 412.354.7434
Kayak Pittsburgh North Park is located on a rejuvenated , idyllic lake 14 miles outside of the city . This location features kayaks , canoes , rowboats , stand‐up paddle boards and adult bikes to enjoy along the trails . Go to the North Park Boathouse alongside the OTB Bicycle Cafe . The Kayak Pittsburgh Aspinwall Riverfront Park location opened in June 2016 , and offers single and tandem kayak rentals . Visit the website for more information .
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